DEATH AND DUALITY

"People hate me, Death"

The figure chuckled. Hate was such a huge word, often led by false emotions and impulsive reactions rather than the actual meaning of hate.

"They don't hate you. They fear you - that is a difference"

"Oh wonderful. I feel so much better, thanks for the advice", said Duality - a snarky tone in their voice. But the bitterness vanished with an expression of sadness.

"All I'm trying to do is the right thing. I want to help people understand the cycle of life. But almost every time I do that, people act as if I were the devil."

"The key to duality is to understand that there is no right or wrong", answered Death.

"But if that's the case, then why am I here?"

"To keep the balance, to be the balance and to help people understand the meaning of balance"

"If you say it that way, it sounds very Shakespearian to me, Death"

"There is a certain philosophy to it. Some people understand you, they welcome you into their life with open arms. Other people will never even dare to come close to you and rather blame anyone else around them. There is a matter of responsibility to it."

"But isn't it rather simple to understand that everyone has a connection to me in life? They have given me many names. Law of Duality - very formal if you ask me. Polarity - quite science fiction, perhaps a name for an X-Men. Yin and Yang, Female and Male Energy - the more I think about it, the more complex it gets. But at the end of the day, I am just me. A part of their existence", Duality said and sighed.

"Would you rather have a different job?", Death asked.

"No. I don't think -- feel so. Because I like the people that like me. The people who get it."

"And what would you say to someone who doesn't like you?", Death asked.

"Not much, to be honest. It would be a waste of energy. Sure, eventually I will come and knock on their door, some people will eventually get it. Others might never. But perhaps that is part of the essence in life", Duality said.

"And what is a message that you would leave for the people who do like you?"

"Stop the judgement and become free"

"And why is that?"

"Because there is no universal truth and way to save anyone or this blue planet. And perfectionism is just another foolklore of the modern days. No one is perfect, but old structures have tricked people into believing that. People get almost obsessed with the glimpse of a picture online and take it as total truth, they judge based on their first impression, they talk as if they would know the story behind the picture but only the rare ones dare to ask for the written words. Death I am tired", Duality stopped, voice shaking, tears in their eyes.

"And why is that?"

"Because there is no universal truth and way to save anyone or this blue planet. And perfectionism is just another foolklore of the modern days. No one is perfect, but old structures have tricked people into believing that. People get almost obsessed with the glimpse of a picture online and take it as total truth, they judge based on their first impression, they talk as if they would know the story behind the picture but only the rare ones dare to ask for the written words. Death I am tired", Duality stopped, voice shaking, tears in their eyes.

"Why are you crying Duality?"

"Because it is saddening to see that they fight instead of listening. They place ego, pride and other fatalities before their heart. And by that they lock their hearts, their mind and soul. They forget how to shake hands, look one in the eye and be the one that listens. If only they could see what I can see - the hidden agreement that could come if one could just listen. Oh Death, I am so tired. Have I cursed myself in misery?"

"No Duality. You just have experienced, what they experience when you walk into their life like the seasons"

"Like the seasons?"

"Indeed, like the seasons. Just as many names as they have given you, you have walked this earth way before they could place you in such boxes. And like the seasons, there is a time for everything. One to bloom, one to flow, one to fall and one to grow. But it is on them to decide when they take your hand and walk with you. Only the rare ones can take your hand. This is your balance. To some you look over their shoulder and guide them, to others you walk right beside. And so there is no right or wrong. The key to all of this, is just being and breathing. Hold on to that, like you did before. It will lead you to Dream, Creation and Transformation."