Simpler Times

I don't see MLP or its fan community disappearing, or even losing its spirit, even when the show eventually concludes. It's pretty much established as a "grassroots" fandom now within the larger sphere of animation fandom, akin to Star Trek inside the sci-fi universe. The biggest difference is that Trekkers took decades/years to get organized, with only snail-mailed, mimeographed fanzines and small-scale conventions, whereas the instantaneous communication of the Net birthed bronies and meet-ups within months/weeks/days.

Flutters is my favorite too, followed by Dash, Twi, Rarity, AJ, and Pinkie, all within a hair's width of each other. I relate to 'Shy's introversion, Twi's love of books, and Rarity's drive to create. And I love the others just for them being extroverted, athletic, and cheerful, bringing balaonce to the personality scales. Above all, I keep in mind the virtues they embody, and their Elements are a reminder to me to be kind and understanding, exercise good values, and brighten my corner of the world...and to give myself love as I would to others. All good for the ol' mental health.

Oh, I almost forgot; your drawing is beautiful! I hope Fluttershy's tears are ones of happiness, since I detect a small, shy smile in there. I'd give her a whopping great big snuggle for even the faintest of reasons. (Like, say... "It's Thursday! I had cornflakes for breakfast! Air is composed of oxygen and nitrogen! Look, a ladybug! All good excuses for hugs!")