“If we want people like Johan Liebert to let go of their past, we (the reader/viewer) need to set an example by learning how to let go of our own past and even how to let go of his past.”
- Quote inspired by a conversation with johanrapper
Have you ever had a feeling of despair that was so powerful and so severe it completely incapacitated you?
Nina did quite frequently.
It was not uncommon to find her demeanor suddenly change from happy, perky, calm, content to that of pure suffering, pain, and torment.
Just what was it that she was seeing you’d be wondering? It must have been something extraordinarily dark …
Sadly, it happened again and this time Nina was bedridden for hours on end.
Tenma, not knowing what to do or what to say, decided to simply stay with her and be present.
Being the knowledgeable individual that he was, he knew a thing or two about mindful self-compassion but wasn’t an expert or anything.
So how does one approach someone who is currently lacking self-compassion? He held his chin and wondered …
… He wondered perhaps that he wasn’t so good at this. Maybe this was why he became a brain surgeon and not a therapist he bemused.
“I’ll have to reach out to Dr. Reichweinn. He’s more qualified to help than I am.”
“Just do the best you can,” he thought.
In that moment, he gained the courage to approach her and say gently what he thought she may need to hear, “I love you and care about you.”
He gained enough courage to gently stroke her cheek and her arms.
He thought perhaps bringing her a nice cup of hot tea would be a nice thing to do.
Maybe perhaps a bowl of fresh fruit collected from the garden outdoors?
Ah yes, the fruit that came from plants that Nina herself had planted and taken very good care of.
He decided to sit and do some meditative reflection on what else would be appropriate to do in this moment and perhaps even offer himself some compassion.
What else could he do in this moment to take care of Nina? Do you the reader have any heartfelt, tender suggestions or ideas?
Every time you call your boyfriend “daddy,” Franz Bonaparta’s ghost gets a little bit stronger.
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Source Unknown
AU: Just like how Tenma is tempted to shoot and kill Johan, Grimmer is tempted to get rid of Magnificent Steiner. However, he considers the Magnificent Steiner to be equal to his own personality in value, and he does not believe he has the right to choose one personality over the other. Thus, Grimmer must come face to face with the exact same moral dilemma Tenma faces.
(I recently read that some people with two or more distinct personalities actually consider removing these personalities to be the same as murdering them.)
As depicted in the above illustration, Plague Doctor Obluda is setting out on a journey from town to town to treat and save as many patients afflicted with the black plague as it can. However, little does the poor guy know that it is the only one protected from death while everyone else around it is doomed …
How Rudy Gillen Are You? Quiz
(Source: boombox.com)
Which one do you choose? Choose wisely for only one can survive and the other dies forever. Also, the medium the loser belongs to is destroyed for good.
Edit: Toongal: The two team up and destroy both media. The end.
Conclusion: Both Johans cease to exist and now we shall never know which one was better. All of your “Monster” anime, manga, and official merchandise have gone up in flames. What a spectacular loss. They will be sorely missed. RIP.