A conversation inspired by a conversation
Dear Heart,
I know we haven't been communicating very much recently - ever since we met, you have been quite unwilling to listen to me, your mind. That's ok - I know that you are quite happy doing what you do, and I know that you would rather subject our host to the uncertainties and excitement of life than listen to me and cut a clear past for her to walk through.
This is fine.
However, it has come to my attention of late (I do follow your actions and analyse them very closely, although I am rarely allowed to participate) that you are increasingly searching for a way to anchor yourself, following your recent attachment to a certain person.
If only you would allow me to help, I believe that we could, for once, work together for the comfort of our host.
I'm hoping to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
The silent, analysing mind
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Dear Mind,
I am surprised to hear from you (but then again, most things surprise me because I don't really pay much attention), as you are right, come to think of it, we have not really spoken for a number of years. We do such different things - I make sure our host experiences a range of emotions - frustration, joys, anger, depression - all so that she might enjoy all the grains of sand beneath her feet and each trail the moon leaves her to follow at midnight. There is an urgency in life that compels me to ensure that she not waste a second of it.
But - that said - you are right. I am driven solely by compulsion, and I know, being the dominant force in our host, that she is often lead down the wrong path for lack on consideration. Through this, she learns a lot. Then again, there is only so one can learn about being wrong, and about being compulsive. Being strong and experiencing patience is an experience that I do not have the power to put her through. You are right - here we need to work together, or she won't make it through over half a year of waiting.
You must guide her firmly, whilst I must find other comforts for her.
We'll devise a plan, don't worry.
Love,
The heart.
I know we haven't been communicating very much recently - ever since we met, you have been quite unwilling to listen to me, your mind. That's ok - I know that you are quite happy doing what you do, and I know that you would rather subject our host to the uncertainties and excitement of life than listen to me and cut a clear past for her to walk through.
This is fine.
However, it has come to my attention of late (I do follow your actions and analyse them very closely, although I am rarely allowed to participate) that you are increasingly searching for a way to anchor yourself, following your recent attachment to a certain person.
If only you would allow me to help, I believe that we could, for once, work together for the comfort of our host.
I'm hoping to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
The silent, analysing mind
**** **** **** **** **** ****
Dear Mind,
I am surprised to hear from you (but then again, most things surprise me because I don't really pay much attention), as you are right, come to think of it, we have not really spoken for a number of years. We do such different things - I make sure our host experiences a range of emotions - frustration, joys, anger, depression - all so that she might enjoy all the grains of sand beneath her feet and each trail the moon leaves her to follow at midnight. There is an urgency in life that compels me to ensure that she not waste a second of it.
But - that said - you are right. I am driven solely by compulsion, and I know, being the dominant force in our host, that she is often lead down the wrong path for lack on consideration. Through this, she learns a lot. Then again, there is only so one can learn about being wrong, and about being compulsive. Being strong and experiencing patience is an experience that I do not have the power to put her through. You are right - here we need to work together, or she won't make it through over half a year of waiting.
You must guide her firmly, whilst I must find other comforts for her.
We'll devise a plan, don't worry.
Love,
The heart.