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Sarita nodded. “The value of acceptance is something you have to determine for yourself. For me, there are clear benchmarks—how well have my actions lived up to the standards handed down to me, have I acted in the way I wish all my brothers and sisters to act?—but for you, things are different. You are paving your own way.”
She gestured towards the couch, placing a hand on his shoulder as a long-time friend might and gently guiding him there. As they both sat, she continued to speak.
“You seek independence for your men and for yourself. Yet, to truly be independent is to bear the weight of the universe on your shoulders. Casting aside all other values leaves you adrift unless you can construct your own unshakable firmament to stand on.”
Her eyes portrayed her genuine sympathy, even sorrow as she tried to convey the gravitas of the concept to him.
“I don't envy anyone that task. True independence from all above and below you is to be left without support save what you can summon up within yourself. You must decide on your own whether that's truly what you want in this life, and find a way to avoid constantly questioning yourself about that choice.”
