bravenewworld | 2nd Order [joint video post]

Good afternoon, Union! I hope your day thus far has been as productive as possible!

[The intense-looking boy on the Warp Band gives an impassioned salute and moves the camera over to encompass both him and a girl around his age.]

Yes, good afternoon! For those who do not know us, I am Pearl Fey, and this is Kiyotaka Ishimaru.

[The girl in question gives a smile before bowing politely, looking every inch the proper young lady. ]

As I am sure you are all aware, the recent earthquakes in the city have taken a toll on all citizens, some to a harsher degree than others. That’s why we feel it is of the utmost importance to deliver this information to you as promptly as we can!

We of the Kurain School in Ninetails Vale practice meditation as a way to hone our spiritual abilities, but it can have many positive effects even for those who don’t study the spiritual arts! That’s why the two of us have decided to pool our efforts to help anyone in Union who may want to learn how to properly meditate in order to help deal with any stress or negative energies that may be burdening you at this time.

If you are interested in calming your spirit once more, we will be giving an instruction at the Kurain School for both beginners and those with some experience already! We hope that you take this offer into consideration.

As always, stay vigilant!

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So like... not that I'm interested or anything, but what kind of negative energies?

Well... what I mainly had in mind was those kinds of negative energies that can occur in someone thanks to emotional hardship. When practiced properly, meditation can be a great aid in helping to dispel the effects of negative emotions or stressful experiences.

So like... if someone kept getting into fights with their friends 'cause something bad happened and their friends keep trying to help but they don't know how and it just makes it hurt more when they try, it could help with that kind of stuff?

[...Lying and subtlety are not really in Feliks's skill set.]

[ at that, she frowns in concern, one hand coming to her mouth as she thinks. ]

Hmmm... well, I think it would depend on the exact nature of the problem, but... if the main issue was that this person is in emotional distress because of the bad thing that happened, then I think that meditation could definitely have a benefit in helping them to feel more calm and at peace with themselves. It may not solve the problem completely, but I do think it would make the problem seem easier to deal with.

...Does it take a long time to learn?

Like, hypothetically.

Yes, and no. That is, the techniques themselves are quite easy to learn, but finding that level of inner peace is a very personal journey that can take longer or shorter depending on the person. However, um, hypothetically, I don't think that you shouldn't let that discourage you! It does get easier with time and practice.

I'm -- Um, my friend's not really good at patient, quiet stuff, though...

Oh... hm. May I ask a question?

Do you think that your, um, friend, would be willing to try and practice for even just five minutes a day?

...He could probably do that, yeah?

Then that's great! It may sound like too small a time to accomplish anything, but it would allow him to develop a habit of daily meditation, even if it is only for a short time at first.

And that could help?

I believe that it would be worth a try. They do say, "nothing ventured, nothing gained," right?

Yeah, maybe.

So, like... What does he have to do for those 5 minutes? Just sit really still or something?

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That is simple! Excessive stress, debilitating sicknesses, troubles of the very soul...all may be resolved through proper meditation!

...So what's the catch? Do I like, have to go live on top of a mountain and only eat berries or something? 'Cause I'm super busy with something, I don't have time for that.

...hm? If I implied that, I apologize for misleading you! No unwieldy treks up mountains or unsafe diets are required. In fact, you can do it right in your own backyard!

That is, of course, if you are interested, but since you already stated otherwise...

[Ishimaru, you dolt.]

Huh? ...Right! Right, I'm totally not!

...But that'd be way convenient if I was, I guess!

Yes, it certainly would!

[...he's still not getting it. Help.]

[Obviously it's just because Feliks is doing such a great job of hiding his feelings. A+ to both of them.]

...So is it hard to learn or whatever?

Let difficulty be no obstacle to what you want to learn! Hypothetically, of course.

[He shakes his head.]

The challenge largely depends on the individual, you see. A man with a mind in disarray should find concentrating much more difficult than an immaculately organized individual!

Oh. Huh...

[...Yeah, he's not very organized. And he's more than a little spacey, most of the time. He guesses that wouldn't work too easily, then...]

But you must also keep in mind that anybody who pushes themselves to do the best they can will achieve success. So long as they commit themselves to their work, anything is possible!

[It's the walking motivational poster right here.]

[He laughs, mostly at how serious he seems about that.]

Whoa, pretty deep!

Yes, it very much is!

[He is completely serious.]

Regardless of your own lack of interest, should you find anyone who would like to partake in a class, it would be a pleasure to take them in.

Um, for sure! If I find someone, I'll totally send them your way!