“I can’t do this anymore, I’ve made such a mess of my life.”
“You can do this and you will. And never mind a little mess, life is messy, big deal.”
“Wait a second, who are you? Are you a ghost? Am I dreaming? Maybe I shouldn’t have taken that sleeping pill.”
“I am you. I am your other half.”
“I thought that was for lovers. Like you find your other half and then you live happily ever after.”
“No, not at all. Finding your other half is about becoming your truest, most beautiful, most whole self.”
“I’m not sure I understand. I’m not sure I even believe you exist.”
“Whether you believe it or not it’s true. I’m here and I see you. You are glorious and you are worthy. But first, you must let me in.”
“How? Do we need to perform a ceremony?”
“Of course not, you’ve watched too many movies. You let me in by believing for one minute – just one minute – that you are deserving. One minute every day focus on that. It won’t be easy. It sounds easy, but it won’t be easy.”
“And then what?”
“And then one day you’ll realize that what felt like a crazy homework assignment no longer feels crazy. And when it no longer feels crazy is when I – your other half – have joined you on this messy, colorful, most divine journey called life.”
“This is kind of a lot to take in.”
“I know. But what do you have to lose? You put trust into that eight step skincare routine you do every night, so the least you can do is give me a chance.”
“True. Alright, well, even though I’m doubting my sanity right now, I’ll try. Because honestly, what good is great skin if I’m living such an empty life.”
“All those fancy serums wasted.”
“When does this start?”
“Now. I’m going to disappear and I’ll reappear if you complete your assignment.”
“It’s kinda like spiritual homework.”
“It’s exactly like spiritual homework.”
Illustration from The Origin of Love (from “Hedwig And The Angry Inch”)
Notebook by Cactico
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