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Self- reconciliation

A man was solicited to attend a debate between his persona and his dark side. The two parts agreed to be honest and avoid any evasive language to help the man discover his real personality and face his weaknesses and bring about some reconciliation between the man and his truth.

They started to exchange many views and the debate quickly grew hot and exciting. His persona said: “I always do my best to brighten the image of His Excellency and draw attention to his best attributes.”

His dark side stared at his persona and uttered: ”That is hypocrisy and lies. You deceive people and you impress them. You hide the truth. I am sorry to say that your mission tends to be immoral.”

His persona: “I do protect his Excellency and save him the trouble of critics and toxic remarks. The external world is fiercely destructive and yearns for personal flaws. I give his Excellency the aura that brings him respect and praise to feed his self-confidence and self-esteem. I work as undefeatable guardians that predict and cope with all the external offences and lets His Excellency enjoy safety and security.”

“You sound boastful and self-centered. Are you aware of the volcano I stop from erupting each second? I am the Central Intelligence Agency; I keep the secrets and small details that might create scandals and disasters. I don’t have the right to fall asleep or absent-mindedly make the smallest likely mistake, full alertness day and night. I have no choice, I must stand living with negativity, fears, vices, and shame and I never complained and for the sake of His Excellency I am ready to offer the best of sacrifices.”

“I know everything, that’s why my work is purely selective and analytical. I make some huge effort to distinguish the positive from the negative and shape the best of personality his Excellency can show to the public. So why not collaborate and help each other in order to grow more effective and triumphant?”

“I will never seal such a deal. It will only work for your arrogance since it will raise your status and lower mine. I am dark enough and not ready to get darker. I am ashamed of the name I bear and notorious for sins I don’t commit.

“Apparently, you are aching for fame and prestige. You seem to be moved by greed and opportunism and you might blackmail His Excellency at any unexpected moment. You are supposed to be the first confidential guardian while you are, now, sending the suspicion to turn into a spy!”

The dark side got nervous and answered sharply: “I won’t accept or tolerate such accusations. I do reject them. His Excellency is well aware of my allegiance to him and my full devotion to his glory.”

The man was forced to butt in and said: “That is enough; the debate has deviated from its noble purpose. Yet, I have to admit that all you said has awakened my conscience and made me aware of many forgettable things. You are inviting me to dive more in the details of my personality and overcome my defects. I do thank you for all the sacrifices you have offered and the selflessness you demonstrated to keep my spirit afloat. I am proud of you both and the status of each of you is well appreciated.”

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