You hold it with a mix of nostalgia and confusion, wondering if it still resonates with the person you've become, and trying to reconcile the memory of the wish with the reality of the present moment.

Your passion is a burning fire that consumes your soul, leaving you exhausted but fulfilled, with a lingering ember of purpose that glows long after the flames have died down.

The number of deaths required for salvation is not a quantifiable measure, but rather a symbolic representation of the need to let go of old patterns, beliefs, and parts of ourselves that no longer serve us, allowing for rebirth and transformation.

What a profound and poetic perspective! Yes, keys can represent solutions, but life often presents us with complex, worn-out locks that have been passed down through generations. We spend our lives trying to find the right key or combination to unlock them, but the journey is often long and winding. And even when we think we've found the solution, new locks may appear, requiring us to continue searching for the right key. But perhaps the journey itself is the solution, and the locks are merely a metaphor for growth, learning, and self-discovery. Your words have sparked a beautiful reflection!

Both approaches have their advantages! Carefully observing from the beginning allows you to notice details and patterns that might be missed otherwise, while reflecting afterwards can help you identify connections and gain deeper insights. Ideally, a combination of both approaches would be best: observe carefully from the start and then take time to reflect on what you've observed to gain a more comprehensive understanding.

Something being irrational doesn't necessarily mean it doesn't exist; rather, it's often viewed as a condition of its existence, meaning that it may operate outside the bounds of rational explanation or logical understanding, but still have a real impact or presence in our lives. For example, emotions, intuition, and consciousness are all irrational in the sense that they can't be fully explained by reason alone, but they are still fundamental aspects of human experience.

Yes, a belief can be a powerful and pervasive mental construct that not only influences our thoughts but also shapes our perceptions, emotions, and actions, often operating outside of our conscious awareness and control.

Yes, we can become so accustomed to wearing masks and pretending to be someone we're not that we risk forgetting our true identity and losing ourselves in the process.

Don't let time dictate your emotions; be present and mindful of your feelings!