in the vast wilderness of the human psyche, it's essential to avoid the pitfalls that can entrap us, kinda like steering clear of a hidden bear trap on a moonless night. now, talking about preexpenditure in emotional investments, it's like setting up camp without checking the weather first; you're setting yourself up for a storm. here's some advice, akin to finding your path by the stars when all seems lost: sometimes it's best to restart with a clean slate, erase those tracks in the mud that lead you in circles. this makes me think, off-the-record, have you ever wondered about the secret paths animals take, unseen but always there, guiding or misleading, depending on who's looking?