"'Cause here’s the thing (about tragedy)" and "He could make you see how the world could be, In spite of the way that it is" and "In spite of knowing that the outcome shall be just the same as how it always was?” all bring V'ahavta by Aurora Levins Morales - http://www.auroralevinsmorales.com/blog/vahavta - to mind.
That last piece from Hades both reading it here and when I reached that point in the game myself, a week or so ago; tears flowed at the utterly, utterly unexpected resolution of the unresolvable conflict, at the fact that another world *was* possible. That my struggles were not in vain. That although very little changed, at the same time, everything changed. Everything was different. It was, in fact, another world.
Got you got to play Hades, that it resonated with you, and for me personally, that you got to experience a different kind of storytelling.
And you're right, there's a lot of conflict from miscommunication (and some passive-aggressiveness in Hades) and I was reading a book about negotiation and even in that book, communication (or lack thereof) is a recurring theme.
(Also I hope you continue playing Hades because I'm not sure if you reached all the endings? And each ending has a different lesson to impart/learn?)
Amal, this is such a powerful piece. Reading it, I am remembering my own watching of Hadestown -- in the theater, I fully embraced the utter tragedy and desperate hope of it all, cried a-plenty as the lights came up. I also am remembering my own experience visiting Palestine, talking to people who live there. I will never forget the quiet breaking voice or the eyes of an older woman we visited, just talking to us about her life in her apartment. I of course have nothing like your experience, but I wanted to say your words touched me deeply.
I am an optimist, but I can't ignore a tragedy when it looms. I have started Hades, and I am wondering just how it will feel to finish it. These days, I vacillate between fierce determination and deep despair. I wish, despite all that, for better days ahead for us both. <3
Thank you for writing this and sharing it with all of us. Your description of your evenings at home is very familiar: Alyshondra has her crocheting, and I have Lernie and a deep mutual understanding with Charon.
It's hard for me to give voice to the emotions that have been swirling around me as I've played through this game over the past two months. Hades has been a journey about persistence through joy and sadness, threaded with hope and despair. And it's been exactly what I've needed.
Well, I am in a weeping mood tonight, and this is worthy of the dark cliffs of me. I love you. I love this.
Another world is possible.
*Another world is possible.*
Another. World. Is. Possible.
"'Cause here’s the thing (about tragedy)" and "He could make you see how the world could be, In spite of the way that it is" and "In spite of knowing that the outcome shall be just the same as how it always was?” all bring V'ahavta by Aurora Levins Morales - http://www.auroralevinsmorales.com/blog/vahavta - to mind.
That last piece from Hades both reading it here and when I reached that point in the game myself, a week or so ago; tears flowed at the utterly, utterly unexpected resolution of the unresolvable conflict, at the fact that another world *was* possible. That my struggles were not in vain. That although very little changed, at the same time, everything changed. Everything was different. It was, in fact, another world.
And I must remember: another world is possible.
Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you.♥️
Hi Amal,
Sending hugs.
Got you got to play Hades, that it resonated with you, and for me personally, that you got to experience a different kind of storytelling.
And you're right, there's a lot of conflict from miscommunication (and some passive-aggressiveness in Hades) and I was reading a book about negotiation and even in that book, communication (or lack thereof) is a recurring theme.
(Also I hope you continue playing Hades because I'm not sure if you reached all the endings? And each ending has a different lesson to impart/learn?)
Amal, this is such a powerful piece. Reading it, I am remembering my own watching of Hadestown -- in the theater, I fully embraced the utter tragedy and desperate hope of it all, cried a-plenty as the lights came up. I also am remembering my own experience visiting Palestine, talking to people who live there. I will never forget the quiet breaking voice or the eyes of an older woman we visited, just talking to us about her life in her apartment. I of course have nothing like your experience, but I wanted to say your words touched me deeply.
I am an optimist, but I can't ignore a tragedy when it looms. I have started Hades, and I am wondering just how it will feel to finish it. These days, I vacillate between fierce determination and deep despair. I wish, despite all that, for better days ahead for us both. <3
Didn't know how much I needed this until I read it. Thank you, dear heart.
Thank you for writing this and sharing it with all of us. Your description of your evenings at home is very familiar: Alyshondra has her crocheting, and I have Lernie and a deep mutual understanding with Charon.
It's hard for me to give voice to the emotions that have been swirling around me as I've played through this game over the past two months. Hades has been a journey about persistence through joy and sadness, threaded with hope and despair. And it's been exactly what I've needed.