WITHIN me

Once upon a time, the Being fell in love. Two universes, two different beings, came together in an attempt to become one. The Being was nervous. It is difficult to trust the secrets of a separate universe. It is even more difficult to let them into yours.

“Do I let them in?” The Being asked.

“Of course,” Id spits out, “The Being wants to be with this person. What is the reason to be scared? Always do what you want.”

Superego glares at Id, disgusted by his lust for the simple solution.

“The Being is not ready. If she doubts this character, she has reason to. This new being could hurt us. The Being could hurt this character’s universe, ” Superego explains.

“We deal with consequences when they arise. This other Being is not my concern,” Id shoots back, annoyed with the patronizing demeanor of Superego.

Ego sits quietly as the two argue.

Superego attempts to balance her glistening scale of justice in order to come to the most virtuous answer. She becomes frustrated. No matter what she tries, the scale teeters slowly. Indecisive.

Id marches impatiently. Already set with his conclusion, he considers this contemplation foolish.

Ego contemplates the opposing views, unsure of what exactly is the right answer.

On one hand, the Being accepts the advances of this new being, in turn satisfying her physical desire of comfort and belonging. This option leaves Id triumphant, but does not consider the self preserving principles of the Being.

But is it safe? At the end, will the Being be able to look at her lonely Universe and feel satisfied that it is one and not two.

The Being deserves to be happy. The Being deserves to explore the beautiful intricacies of the cosmic clash of universes.

This option leaves the Being defenseless to the whims of this new universe. This could render the Being to experience emotions such as shame and anxiety as punishment from Superego.

“What do I do?” the Being asks.

The question wasn’t posed to the three personalities. It was silently whispered to Ego. The Being looked to Ego for an answer that kept its universe safe. The Being looked for the answer that was deemed a success by Ego.

Ego was scared for he too did not have an answer. This foe was too big. Too ambiguous. She lacked the clairvoyance to predict the outcome.

Ego sat silently, voicing no answer to the Being.