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Chapter 4 - What are we?

I am up here observing, gliding with the wind. I am wherever the wind takes me. How about you? Where are you?

Yes, I am on the top, but not the highest. You can say I am in between, but am I? Or are we? You can see me now and later disappear, showing you what's hidden beyond the covers. It can be a clear, calming view or a shining little spark. But is it indeed small? I can't be sure since they are far away and out of my reach.

I can only watch and be amazed at the wonders above and below. On the other hand, I sometimes harm the earth with the unforgiving wind. I can be out of control. I guess this is the cause of holding a heavy burden within me for too long. I could have rained it down gently. I wish I did to avoid hurting others. After pouring it all out, I'll feel calmer and better. Now, I guess the cycle repeats.

The unknown path often appears unexpectedly. Is there a path, though? Based on my perspective, there are no curves or other ways to go. It's mostly a void ready to be filled with memories.

We create or choose the person we want to be. Now, who are you? What are you? When are we? You are reading this at the moment. What's next? Do you know the answer? Perhaps you need more clues.

Let's try to look around and utilize the things around us. Did you find what you need? If not, that's alright. I haven't found mine either. If you did, good for you.

Come, walk with me into the empty void of space. Do not be afraid we will venture together. If you are fearful, you can hold my hand, and I will guide you, for I am in fright, too. It's alright to worry since we can be wary together.

During our walk, be warned there will be strong wind that will make us lose our balance. A rain with blood and sweat. Tears shed like stones. Are you ready to take a step? Have you found the answer you seek?

I guess I am not asking the right questions. Do you know who I am? Do you know what I am? Do you know where I am?

To know the answer, you must know yourself first and look up outside. Can you see me or not?

I think that's enough clues for you. You should know me by now. But how about you? Are you sure what you're doing is right? Have you come to the point that you're wasting your time reading this? I hope not.

I am not sure if it will be easy for you to find the answer. I can't find it myself because I do not know you. I observe you up here with the cozy breeze. You are down there doing you.

Not because I am on top; I am better than you. You can be better than me. I believe you can surpass me. I know you can do so. We can be equals, but unfortunately, we have different roles and equity of resources.

In this world, we have to take responsibility for our parts. The absence of one may have an impact on all. It may be a bit for you. But draining for others. We only have each other. Please don't go, for I will miss you.

I can't help it, for I will vanish too without notice. I wish to carry you along with me. The air currents are my home. But I would have preferred you to be my home. On the bright side, I am sure the wind will bring us back together.

The next time we meet. You have already found your home, and I will be afar to shore up your shelter. What am I really? I was never above anyone else. The heat of the sun condenses me. I have always been below everyone else.

I disappear to begin anew. The cycle that is out of my control. I felt trapped, but at the same time, I was not. Do you also feel bound by the pattern? Did you find your way out? If you do, I hope you can tell me.

They say to go with the flow, although sometimes I go with the wind. What is the difference between the two? I wonder and ponder. Which could have been better?

The liquid adapts to its surroundings, while the air will find its path through the obstacle. They both have the ability to move an object. Which one are you? Which one am I? What are we?

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