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[burnseternal]

[Hello, imPorts! Today, when Saint Walker takes to the network, there is a certain solemnity to his perpetually cheerful features, though that in no way overrides the pleasantness in his voice. It is out of acknowledgment of their current predicament; nothing more.]

Good afternoon. To say that the past few months have been trying would, I think, be something of an understatement. I am unable to make any grandiose statements that alleviate this tension, nor am I able to offer any suggestions on what one may do on the macro scale. What I would like to offer, however, is my personal help to any of you who may be feeling the strain of these trying times.

Where I am from, I often guided those in need of assistance in sorting out complicated feelings, and guided others in the art of meditation. Whether one is facing great problems or small - and I assure you, I have provided my help to people who fit both of these categories - meditation can help with that, whether it is to assist in bringing about even temporary inner peace and calm, or bringing clarity to matters that need addressing.

If you require another to speak to, or wish to learn more of meditation, please contact me - privately or otherwise.

[He inclines his head towards the camera.]

Thank you for your time, and may you all find your own sense of peace.

[OOC: An open log for meditation sessions has gone up HERE!]

Comments

[burnseternal]

That seems to me a pity. I believe that those from any world and any culture are able to benefit from the moments of stillness meditation contributes to. While it occasionally seems intimidating to those before beginning, I assure you that beginning meditation, at least, is quite simple. I am more than happy to walk you through it, step-by-step.

[vorbarra]

Peaceful is not a word anyone would ascribe to my home planet, unfortunately, [ he says with amiable dryness. ]

I'd like that, thank you. Are you intending on holding group lessons, or individual? I see you've gotten quite a response.

[burnseternal]

A greater response than I had initially anticipated, in fact. Many come underneath my care when no other options have presented themselves; I am glad to see that the people here do not feel moved to the absolute brink before accepting help. As for my lessons... I will conduct them in whatever manner is most comfortable for any given student. Why, is there another you would like to bring with you, brother?

[vorbarra]

I'm sure there's those types, too, but you won't be seeing them until then. [ Just a trace of sarcasm, Gregor well familiar with people waiting until the last possible second to have you clean up their messes. ]

Oh-- no. [ He actually snorts, letting the humor through. ] Imagining Miles trying to meditate is a disaster. I was just curious.

[burnseternal]

I am absolutely certain that I have instructed those with greater difficulties than your friend. Not because I do not trust your judgment -- simply because I have had many, many resistant students in the past.

[He smiles, as if amused at his own, personal joke. In truth, he is thinking of Razer, the embodiment of rage who treated each meditation session as a reason to throw a temper tantrum.]

But there must be some interest in meditation in the first place, of course. It is not for everyone!

[vorbarra]

[ That's definitely not the problem Miles would have. He's not prone to tantrums at all. It'd be more the idleness. He'd end up nagging Gregor over their link the whole time, he's just sure of it.

He laughs softly, a polite, reserved sort of laughter, though it's genuine. ] I don't doubt your abilities, I just don't think the investment would be worth the return for you.

I've noticed that our powers here seem greatly influenced by our mental state. Have you noticed a correlation with proficiency in meditation and ease of using them?

[burnseternal]

I wouldn't worry about that; I do not concern myself with the concerns.

[For every willing student he receives, there are five more that will attend one session and then immediately quit. The important thing, Saint Walker thinks, is that one is willing to try.]

I cannot speak for anyone else. My powers are directly linked to the power of hope - [and yes, he sounds like Captain Planet when he says things like that] - so it is only natural that my meditation assists in honing my powers. I can only imagine that meditation would assist in controlling most powers, however; if nothing else, it is a method with which one can learn how to truly focus. Most do not possess such a skill, even if they believe themselves to be very focused people.