@aMatt,
I moved cross country a few months after writing this post, and your paper dragons analogy and comments stuck with me all the way to the West Coast. Actually, it has been helping me cope–many times over–with all of the transitions and being nearer to my family again (which stirs up much pain and discomfort). Solid, enduring guidance is so rarely encountered that I had to revisit the original post and express my gratitude one more time. I hope you are doing well.
Namaste,
Jo