First Conceived: 01/05/20, 2037
Last one! On paper that is. This process (or something of the kind) is something we should all work to engage in on a consistent basis. Although I have opted for four caricatures of sorts to dramatize the process, realise that I do not actually think in these exact words haha; just makes it a lil more fun, a lil more extreme. Ultimately, I hope this series has opened a realm for you to dive into, a realm where you strive to think from the multiple perspectives within, rather than allowing the initial brain fart to set as concrete.
Of course, I had to finish with a bit of love banter: the source of life! Or is it… Without further ado, let us see what our DAWK Council like about the idea of ‘love’. Why I should engage in the pursuit? I feel the reason slip my mind from time to time (in fact, more often than I might lead on.)
The Witch presented the opening statements, with a hiss in her tone. “Tahahaha. You just had to didn’t you? Fuck sake boy, what is it with you and love? Can’t get the idea out of your head! And you don’t even follow it, all fucking talk! You are so sure about it though aren’t you. Whatever, lets play. Why love? Well come on now, that’s were all the fun is! We talking real life drama: ya getta be in a movie! Even the boring bullshit, you know it’s all part of the fun. Every day has something new, because every day we have new emotions to deal with and so do they (you can thank me later). You can never feel what the other person is feeling, so it’s unpredictable, always, it’s chaos, always. It gets us all emotional altogether and then we get to let that shit out. We get to use that other person as an emotional punching bag, throw shit at it and they absorb it. I love letting it all out! Goes both ways though; you gotta take that shit too. But like I said, that is all part of the fun! No ups without a down. But come on now boy, you already know the best part. Fucking! That is the best kind of fun out there. Don’t forget that shit; need to release those fucking swimmers! Can’t beat the old rollercoaster of emotions in love, ya just can’t.”
The King took the throne. “My boy, is your memory blurred? I can sense the agreed upon pursuit moving to the background. It’s fine son, not to worry. This is natural, there will always be moments in which we veer off course. To reignite the idea, let us contemplate the pros and cons of the love pursuit. Firstly, it has proven to be a reliable source of meaning for your species over the ages. The majority of people engage in these bonds, these partnerships, as a means to navigate their way on this ball of chaos. It appears to be a meaningful endeavour in the long run, with the coming of children, then grandchildren; there is always someone to care for, always someone who wants help, always someone who needs you. That is a primary function when caring for our own mental wellbeing; do not underestimate the power in helping those in need. In love, you will always have something to work on, for neither one of you are perfect, but as a team, you have more of a chance to move forward in a mutually beneficial manner. The old adage stands true, ‘two heads are stronger than one.’ The world is a crazy place my child, you will want someone by your side when things seem nothing but glum. There is a sacrifice with true love however, as I am sure you are well aware; time. Relationships are work, as stated above, which is a blessing and a curse, for you must give up a part of yourself to satisfy the domain of love. As an individual who seems consistently ready to dive into any realm (and is possible already tangled up in too many realms), sacrificing this time might seem impossible. That is something you must contend with, day-to-day, week-to-week, year-on-year. However, if you do not sacrifice the time to partake in love, you will miss elements of existence that cannot be found in any other arena. Be careful boy, time is limited, you will need to sacrifice yourself at some point, and that is exactly what true love is; the moment when another’s needs become your priority, the moment when you love someone more than you love yourself. Do not confuse my words boy. This is not to say you should not love thyself, or you should not be working on yourself. It is this work the will guide you in finding the most appropriate partner. Nevertheless, I repeat: it is not until someone is of more value than your own life that you experience true love. Be ready, for that moment could occur when you least expect it.”
The Devil took the light in disgust. “Ehhh, come on. Do we have to get in to this whole love thing again? We have been through all of this. It is nothing more than a way to consume our precious time, time that could be spent elsewhere, trying to rid yourself of the countless flaws. You insist you say? You want to hear my thoughts, AGAIN. Very well, imbecile. Ahh, let me see. Well, it is good for our ego; I will say that. Which in turn leads to an increased air of confidence, ultimately making you more…you. In addition, it appears to be a means to practice domination and power. In fact, love might be the most power hungry emotion, satisfied by a complete vulnerability one must expose to the other. If you can make someone fall in love with you, then you have them on a string. Use this to reign over them and exert your will; fuck the idea of partnership! They are there to help you get to where you need to be. However, this is mode of action is unlikely from a weakling like you, have the tendency to you fall prey as another victim of the love trap before the woman. A loved one can at least complete all of those tedious tasks we despise, such cleaning and cooking duties. This will free up time for you to concentrate on tasks of higher importance…perhaps. More likely, it will result in an expectation for you to return the favour in other ways. There are also products conjured up through the acts of love. At least these offspring possess half of our impressive DNA, but they would never be able to overtake us of course. Extra beings of similar nature to us could be of use however; perhaps they would streamline our rise to the top of the hierarchy? Nevertheless, that too is unlikely; people slow us down, and they tend to further disconnect you from yourself. In conclusion, I want to reiterate, if it is not already completely clear; I would rather not indulge in the realm of love. There are more important aspects of life that deserve our attention, require our attention (if you truly want to achieve what we agreed upon, or are you just another liar in this world?) Screw the self-sacrifice love demands; screw the extension of our self into another! I do not want such, because we might, no, we will, lose something we did not mean to. Resist boy, abstain from the system.”
Finally, it was The Angel’s time to shine. “My child. Why love? It can become a forgotten point with time, especially as you tend to focus on the self. But, can’t you see? Love is an essential part in that journey! I feel you child, you are busy, trying to prepare yourself for the world, for the future, for the sake of improvement. You believe you are not ready to engage in such emotion, commitment, sacrifice; alas, we never are, that would ruin the spell. And even though there will be times when the pursuit of love slips from of the forefront of your mind, you must remember it is not something you want to miss out on altogether. You only get this one life child, and love is perhaps the very essence of the human existence. It resides deep in your soul, in everyone’s soul, a burning desire to be neck deep, fully immersed in the magic of love. The sensation is truly unparalleled, yet peculiar beyond comprehension, as demonstrated by the vast array of people who have tried to articulate the emotion; still we have not found a satisfactory definition. In my eyes (in this moment, for the definition seems to be fluid as well), true love is the metaphysical representation of all the good in the world; loyalty, compassion, trust, acceptance, pride, confidence, desire, pleasure, purpose, among a great many more. Further yet, it is expressed in many ways. It is an undeniable bond however, on both a friendship and romantic level; that right there points to the fact there are different manifestations of love. You do not love your mother in the same way you love your partner. You do not even love your brother in the same way you love your sister, or your friend, or the inspirational figure’s in your life (whom you also love in different manners, one to another). Love truly is a malleable phenome. If find the beauty in love is its natural development during genesis. One cannot force love; there are instruments acting outside of your control, which decide when the flame will ignite. Nonetheless, ‘those who seek find’ (Matthew 7:7). Therefore, you should reach out in love child, reach out and the favour will be returned. That is if you are willing to sign up for love, for it is a daunting arrangement to agree upon; there is fine print in all social contracts. Why then should you sign up? Because my boy, there is no better feeling in this world! There is no better act of good than the coming together of people, people whom sincerely work for the betterment of one another. Despite the bumps and bruises you will be dealt along the way, it will all be worth it when you reflect on the love you gave and the love you received in this lifetime. We all need people that genuinely care for us, which can only be achieved through human interaction. So do not forget to open yourself up to the world of love my boy!”
The Judge’s Response: 07/05/20 2114
“Well my council, you have dissected my mind! I can feel all of your perspectives taking their turn, influencing my frame of mind from time to time when considering the whole love paradigm. Witch, of course you are for the emotional orgy, literally. And hell, we need to remember the joys of that; something I tend to supress. King, it is true that our ancestors have lived by this social rule for many years. But does that truly mean we should to? I understand that the partnership will be of benefit, it’s more the fact it is easier said than done when it comes to finding the appropriate partner, at the appropriate time. Hahaha of course Devil, you got me. For sure, I get that thought stream; you are the reason I am here asking the question more or less! You have some good points though (as usual), am I already spread too thin as it is? Love is a mass commitment, scary shit. So much sacrifice, as I can see from my friends as they play out with their life with their partners. Nevertheless, I feel the Angel primarily. That is where my heart lies. It seems to be the right frame of mind to contemplate love, and it will allow for the brightest future, with the right people. It is a perspective that takes courage to act out however and a level of vulnerability that I am not really that comfortable with; and that comfort level seems to be decreasing with the years. I don’t know, such a hard concept to fulfil. But that is why I must keep the conversation active, keep contemplating, and keep the idea alive ultimately. Or perhaps I am overthinking the whole thing? Shit, probably haha. Anyways, Churr team, I’ll see you around no doubt.”
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