Alter Ego - The Librarian

The 7 Egoes

Summary

In "7 Egoes", the main character is visited by their future selves in their dreams, each representing a different version of the idealized self the main character strives to become. These future selves are competitive, as the main character's decisions in the present can either strengthen or fade them. The main character must navigate these different egos and choose the right path in order to become their best self. However, there is also an outcast future self, representing despair and negativity, that grows stronger every time the main character fails to cut off his bad habits. In order to defeat this negative ego, all of the future selves come together in a final showdown to destroy it. The story follows the main character as they struggle to find the right path and become their best self, with the help and guidance of his future selves.

Chapter 1

As the clock ticks past 11:10 am on December 30, 2021, I find myself grappling with the mysteries of my recent dreams. In them, I am visited by older versions of myself, each representing a distinct path that I could potentially follow in my career and life. These future selves are idealized versions of who I aspire to become, with their own set of strengths, accomplishments, priorities, wisdom, and challenges. Though these may simply be the product of my subconscious, I cannot help but sense that there is a deeper meaning to these encounters beyond the realm of my imagination.

I reflect on the recurring nature of these dreams, I am struck by the diversity of the future selves that I have encountered thus far. On my first visit, I found myself transported to a serene library, where I stood in the presence of a modern librarian who was assisted by a dedicated team. The atmosphere was striking, a harmonious blend of aesthetic elegance and vintage charm. Though I cannot say with certainty what genre of literature my future self in that dream held a preference for, one thing was unmistakable - their deep passion and vast knowledge of books, making them a true bibliophile.

It seems that my dreams have not only piqued my interest in various subjects, but also driven me to pursue them in my waking life. I, who had previously never been much of a reader, have found myself drawn to the written word in new and exciting ways. In addition to writing as a hobby to remember things, I have grown to appreciate poetry, psychology, theology, and philosophy. It's almost as if some greater force is guiding me towards these areas of study, encouraging me to explore and expand my understanding.

As a result of this newfound passion, I even became a co-author on a book titled "Platonic Eternal Love" and am currently working on four more books, with plans to attend a workshop to develop my writing skills further. This journey has been a life-changing experience that has pushed me to discover new versions of myself and new paths of self-improvement.

So I delve deeper into my newfound passion for writing. I feel a strong sense of divine connection to this pursuit, as if it were my calling. My journey began with a focus on improving my vocabulary, but soon evolved to encompass deeper exploration of visions and revelations.

I then wrote poems inspired by certain songs to gain a better understanding of storytelling, then turned to creating poems based on my own personal visions. I also engaged in free-flow writing to capture the thoughts and emotions that constantly swirl within my mind. Eventually, I tackled more topical and meaningful content, and even began co-authoring more books.

As I work towards this, I am filled with a sense of fulfillment and I can't help but feel a connection with the authors of the past, who have forged the same path before me. I am also driven by a deep inner conviction that this is the path that I should be taking in my life.

Now, I am ready to meet the librarian again and see where our journey together will take us. I close my eyes and focus on connecting with him.

Gradually, an image appeared in my mind of me standing in front of a door that shimmered with the hues of the galaxy. I reached out with my spirit, now resembling a sparkling sand of stars. I turn the knob with my spirit, and enter into the bright light beyond.