#brain reminder

Friendly reminder that indulging in fictional villains doesn't make you a supporter of their behavior irl. And I know it can be a tad daunting to dip your toes in that territory if you never did it before. I was there, long ago! I feared so much stuff before! Until I dared to face them through fantasies. Imagination let me have the reins over those fears, bit by bit. I'm still learning to integrate all those pieces that make up my shadow. Some of them are too hard to swallow tho. But that's fine: you neither need to gulp the darkness in a sit. It is something that requires a lot of critical reading and personal reflection. And it is absolutely right to mark your limits about it, after all, that was the original purpose of fictional baddies: modern villains aren't far from the cautionary archetypes shown in folklore and fairy tales. They exist to remind us of our morality, of what could happen if we indulge too much in vices, of the impact we leave if we act in certain ways, etc. Without actually risking our well-being. When you put names and faces to the darkness, is easier to confront it… or avoid crossing your path with it if you aren't ready to do such. Is really fine! You aren't weak for choosing walking on the lighter side more than under their shadows. Remember: fictional villains will never hurt you. They are like sock puppets that need your hand to control them. Only you can decide how far you want to play their role. And if suddenly this puppet feels too itchy to the touch, just take it off. They fulfilled their purpose in that way too: you now know what vibes or not with yourself. Thanks to them.