Choosing Your Reality

 

In KTDARPG we deal with life, youth & the challenges of growing up while creating a way of life from scratch. Without the guidance of adults & the civilized institutions we've come to depend on, that's not an easy prospect. Most especially not easy in an rpg where the rules demand at least a semblance of reality from players who are struggling with unfamiliar territory.

Reality? Whose reality?

There's no real answer. It changes depending on who you are & what you're dealing with.

But... I found the following text on another blog. Frankly, it seemed to speak to the characters we're trying hard to establish in a game that none of us has ever had to play for real.

I think you'll see what I mean.

          After a while, you learn the difference between holding a hand & chaining a soul.

          You learn "love" doesn't mean "leaning," that "company" doesn't mean "security."

          You begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts, presents aren't promises.

          You begin to accept defeats with your head up, eyes open--with the grace of an

          adult, not the grief of a child.

          After a while, you learn that even sunshine burns if you get too much. So you

          plant your own garden & decorate your own soul instead of waiting for someone

          to bring you flowers.

          You learn that you really can endure. You really are strong. You really do have worth.

          And you learn, and you learn ... with every goodbye, you learn.

Here's to all of us who continue to learn.

-Chyna

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