Sermon #1 - text

[raptura]

[Just a simple little post from username 'Bluemarine', but it's posted for everyone to see and the option to reply in any format you like is there, should you feel like it. Somebody sure has the burning desire to ask everyone a question (or piss off as many people as they can, depending).]

How many of you believe in an afterlife? Or...What I should ask is; how many of you understand that you're slaves to fate and destiny, no matter how unhappy yours might be?

You're welcome to try and change my mind on that front, if you think you have the intellect.

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[raptura]

Well that's a relief! I was worried to be honest; it seems like your work would be very stressful as is, and that burden would push plenty over the edge...But then again, you're no average person in the first place! Don't mind me being paranoid on your behalf x) And you even have a way to cope with orders you don't like, which is a smart way of doing it. Why was I worried?

All of these things help us grow; some people need more fighting and less foundation, others must compromise on everything, but you're definitely right on the matter of all three ingredients making for formidable personal mettle. And yet, two out of those three things are unpleasant, which almost makes me wonder about suffering building strength. But that's dark, isn't it? Memories and bonds help us grow too, after all. So being here and having chances that neither of us would've had at home is a fantastic thing.

I would

I'd really like to watch you at work. There's something about watching someone else do something that you can't that seems almost magical. I think experiences like that are part of the beauty of this world, so I'll definitely be messaging you soon, even if it's just to find out where you live!


(just promise you won't laugh when I'm not very impressive to look at, okay!)

[ciao]

thank you for your concern
it’s much appreciated that you would feel a thing for someone you have yet to meet
it’s true that there is a lot of stress
both internationally and locally with my older brother
but i don’t have room to complain or dwell on it much
because my priority is to serve my people the best to my abilities

suffering is not something pleasant to reflect on much
but it is true that it is necessary to help build a certain strength
for as many negative feelings that could come from suffering there is positivity to be found
though I would prefer it if other people didn’t have to suffer needlessly and will do my best to lessen it as much as I can
that’s why while being in a place like this
i can use the strength I have for the sake of others
especially those that I care for greatly
because there’s nothing i wouldn’t do for them

it sounds like you have a lot of expectations
I hope that I don’t let you down (‘-’*)৩

i highly doubt that you’re unimpressive
everybody has something that makes them extraordinary whether they recognize it or not
and I have sketchbooks filled with examples to prove it
because there’s a beauty in everyone that’s truly amazing to behold

[raptura]

Then your people are as lucky as always to have you. When I visited, they knew that much; I hope that can comfort you when it does get too much, though I also hope that you don't have to worry about that in the first place.

I've heard a lot lately that my expectations for people seem to be high, which probably causes some suffering of its own. I'm sorry for that undue stress; I really only want people to be themselves, whether that's the messier, uglier side of being human or the glorious bits. Life is beautiful, and every creature, every person crafted by God, is a lovely thing to watch at work.

That's why I want to meet and talk to people while I'm here, and to see their skills for myself. I don't have many apart from animal trivia as I said, and...It's a sight to see, someone working hard and creating something new. (And now I want to see your sketchbooks too! You've cursed yourself with your honesty :p )

[ciao]

it's not something i worry about
just because when i'm among them i could feel it
but i'm glad it's apparent to others when they visit as well
i hope to show you the same kind of gratitude for your kindness

[ there was something in that wording that reminded him of something back at home, making him give pause before continuing ]

i think so long as you remember that appreciation you have for people
and all aspects of their being
you could find it easier to be accepting of their ways
with or without high expectations

i hope you get to have a lot of great encounters
i have felt fortunate enough to have the chance to get to get to know and get close to citizens in a way i couldn't while at home
and of course
if you want to see my sketches i would be more than happy to show you
so i don't see my honesty as much of a curse a all