Her hesitation in crossing the threshold is understandable.
She sees her future on the other side of the looking glass. Nobody likes being a has-been.
The old man steps back to speak to her.
“I’m grateful for being of some use to society. The substance in me is alive and red hot. It has taken years to build. How others decide to leverage it is their concern. If they derive value from re-inventing the wheel, it’s their choice. It will not devalue me in any way.”
She extends her hand out,
“Help me cross over with your expertise and experience.”
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Another world! Interesting one.
Here’s my story-
Are You There? – Anita
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Nice post 😄
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Someone to help her across – wonderful. I wonder if we’ll all find such assistance at our final crossing.
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I doubt 😂 Thank you, Margaret!
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I can see this is going to be the beginning of a grand adventure that started long ago…
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Maybe, yes. Thank you, Linda!
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This is Lisa, and you’re very welcome, Reena.
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I’m sorry for the typo 🙇♀️
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❤
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A deep story, which left me with lots to consider
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Thank you, Michael!
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A deep and serious take on the prompt. Well done, Reena.
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Thank you, Bill!
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She was at peace and willing to go to the other realm for her next journey.
Poignant … Isadora 😎
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Yes. Thank you, Isadora!
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I just thought how this story raises so many questions. We reach out with one hand and grasp the moment and let go with the other as we move from one sphere to another. If only it was that simple?
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It must be simple, if it is happening all the time. Our acceptance of it is complex, as we refuse to let go.
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An interesting perspective. I’m imagining this woman as she lies in her bed, unresponsive, taking her last breaths, but having this internal conversation with a man “on the other side.” Cool story, Reena.
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You went beyond the picture 🙂
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That sounds like a Faustian bargain. She’ll regret it!
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Thank you, Penny!
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Death may be, indeed, a very big adventure
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O believe in that. 👍
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We can all learn from those who have experience.
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Perspectives can vary. Thank you, Iain!
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Interesting dialogue.
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Thank you 🙂
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You’re welcome
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