It may be the marriage of the two. Ignorance can prevent others from seeking understanding and common ground, but I believe there's a unignorable fear factor when dealing with the unknown that most overlook in themselves.
Fear is important because it keeps us alive. Too much of it, however, and we close ourselves off to better solutions. Perhaps you've managed to overcome fear where others have failed, and being able to strike that balance enables you to communicate with greater ease.
Have you ever met a spirit you weren't able to understand?
Well, to be honest, when they exhibit such high levels of anger and desire to kill, I can't help but be terrified of what they'll do. But I'm not scared of them. I wonder if that makes sense.
[ But a spirit that he isn't able to understand? Immediately, he thinks about Mary. But isn't it because he didn't take more time to understand her? ]
I have, but that was my own failing. I didn't work on trying to meet them in any way.
I understand. It's not yourself you're worried about, it's the people around you.
Spirits and curses must come from somewhere. Strong residual feelings like regret, or other such things. I can't imagine it's easy to meet them, or understand what they want.
I'm afraid that it isn't. But I know you'd also try to understand them if you came across one. They really are just hurting and unable to know what to do with all the pain that they are in.
It's finding the means to settle their grudge and resentment toward the living. Sometimes, it's listening to what they have to say. Sometimes, it's showing them that there is something waiting for them on the other side. It varies from spirit to spirit, but you're right that it's mostly listening to their story to know what it is that they need.
It's an important duty, Mr. Yashiki, and an honourable one. There aren't many individuals who could or would dedicate their lives to pacifying the souls of the dead.
[ How did this happen? He wanted to say nice things to Kirk and ended up being complimented. Ah... but at least, he feels like he's getting used to this whole texting things. How nice to be able to just send nice messages to people that he likes. ]
You, too. I'm happy that you have things that you believe in, as well.
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Fear is important because it keeps us alive. Too much of it, however, and we close ourselves off to better solutions. Perhaps you've managed to overcome fear where others have failed, and being able to strike that balance enables you to communicate with greater ease.
Have you ever met a spirit you weren't able to understand?
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[ But a spirit that he isn't able to understand? Immediately, he thinks about Mary. But isn't it because he didn't take more time to understand her? ]
I have, but that was my own failing. I didn't work on trying to meet them in any way.
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Spirits and curses must come from somewhere. Strong residual feelings like regret, or other such things. I can't imagine it's easy to meet them, or understand what they want.
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I'm afraid that it isn't. But I know you'd also try to understand them if you came across one. They really are just hurting and unable to know what to do with all the pain that they are in.
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Is that the case in your line of work?
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It's finding the means to settle their grudge and resentment toward the living. Sometimes, it's listening to what they have to say. Sometimes, it's showing them that there is something waiting for them on the other side. It varies from spirit to spirit, but you're right that it's mostly listening to their story to know what it is that they need.
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Do you have any regrets about the lifestyle?
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About the lifestyle? No. I don't have any regrets about that at all.
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[ How did this happen? He wanted to say nice things to Kirk and ended up being complimented. Ah... but at least, he feels like he's getting used to this whole texting things. How nice to be able to just send nice messages to people that he likes. ]
You, too. I'm happy that you have things that you believe in, as well.
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Let's grab a coffee sometime, and a bite to eat. What do you say?