Repairs

Awakening is the return of the rightful owner—the heart—to the house whose use it had entrusted to another occupant—the ego—since the age of reason. Like any owner, the heart inspects every room of its dwelling to assess the damage caused during its absence and begin repairs.

Sometimes, it stumbles upon a room utterly devastated, with blood-colored graffiti on walls damp with tears and windows shattered by fists… and it cannot understand the reason behind such destruction. There are no clues, and the ego is incapable of offering even a semblance of explanation. Restoring this room is a long process, requiring immense time and investment.

And even when it is finally renovated, bathed in the light of a glorious summer sun, a small shadow of incomprehension still lingers.

That’s what ghosting feels like.