I suppose for me, I do not see much of a distinction between goal and purpose. I wish to fulfill my purpose to the best of my abilities, that is my goal. A duty born and borne.
This is true. Rather than focus on creation, they seek to prevent other destructions. I agree that it needn't be the sole way to build character or satisfaction.
Of course. There comes a time when any person wishes that they could choose not to dream. Sleep is a respite, but there are times when even it is haunted by one's demons.
There are always those who are dreaming, Sister. Respite is not mine to indulge.
Though if I must give an answer... my dreamers. My staff. My friends. ... my family. All can make me feel refreshed for the duties to which I am devoted. How do you find respite, outside of sleep?
[ She had met a Lucifer who decided to simply pack up his things and leave; unbeknownst to her, this was the same Lucifer from Morpheus' world.
If anyone would grow tired of anything, she suspected it would be an immortal. Even one of the Endless. They dealt with the same bullshit day in and day out. ]
Do you not find yourself tired sometimes?
Brief moments to myself. I'm always thinking of the Clergy and of my son. If for but a brief moment I can just breathe, I am grateful for it.
I know weariness. I also know that bearing it is no excuse to abandon one's duties.
Though you are correct in making the most of small moments. To find worth in the while. It is not an endeavor I always embrace, though humanity does well enough in reminding me.
There is, yes. Destiny came into being first, followed by Death. I came after the both of them. Once the first creature in the galaxy dreamed, so was I then there for them.
Life however began and ended long before that first happened. And my sister was there for them. As she will be until the last living thing ceases to exist.
That makes sense, even by the teachings of our Clergy. One's destiny comes first, even before one is conceived, and upon conception, one is immediately destined for death. Such is the way of things.
I think it is not her they fear, but the unknown. The idea of change. The idea that what good they have now will be lost. The question, "What if what lies beyond death is worse? Or what if there's nothing?" Additionally, the knowledge that some deaths come with excruciating pain. There is also losing their loved ones.
I indeed do not fear death. Why would I, when I know where I will go next?
I would agree with you, although she understandably often becomes the focal point for such fears. Whereas in dreams people can enjoy entertaining what if's, in control of which they try in the waking world, what comes beyond death is often a mystery many find out of their hands.
I don't like it when I'm not in control, yes. But thankfully there is one entity that I would accede control to, and that is my boss. And thankfully yet again, he's in charge of where I go in the afterlife.
Someone told me that I was "psychopathically" devoted to my job. I consider that a compliment.
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thanks so much for moving the thread c:
Some people deliberately seek hardship. Problems give their life meaning.
[ Perhaps he could feel her rolling her eyes through the phone. ]
No problem, you're welcome!
This is true. Rather than focus on creation, they seek to prevent other destructions. I agree that it needn't be the sole way to build character or satisfaction.
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Sadly, I think that is a part of human nature too. We can be destroy as quickly as we can create something worthwhile.
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Indeed. Even with intentions placed elsewhere, that sometimes can be the case.
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Though if I must give an answer... my dreamers. My staff. My friends. ... my family. All can make me feel refreshed for the duties to which I am devoted. How do you find respite, outside of sleep?
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If anyone would grow tired of anything, she suspected it would be an immortal. Even one of the Endless. They dealt with the same bullshit day in and day out. ]
Do you not find yourself tired sometimes?
Brief moments to myself. I'm always thinking of the Clergy and of my son. If for but a brief moment I can just breathe, I am grateful for it.
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Though you are correct in making the most of small moments. To find worth in the while. It is not an endeavor I always embrace, though humanity does well enough in reminding me.
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Or else my sister tosses pigeon feed at me.
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Then you must simply suffer the indignity of your sister pelting you with bird feed.
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Life however began and ended long before that first happened. And my sister was there for them. As she will be until the last living thing ceases to exist.
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And then we dream.
I look forward to meeting her.
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I would not figure you to be one who feared death, though.
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I indeed do not fear death. Why would I, when I know where I will go next?
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I do admire your conviction, Sister.
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Someone told me that I was "psychopathically" devoted to my job. I consider that a compliment.