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Imagine complete nothingness.
A darkness so dark it makes pitch black seem like midday in the middle of the desert.

Now picture a massive sphere of water, gorgeous blue, starting off somewhat light, but getting darker and darker the closer to the center you get. In some places, waves swirl around the outside of the sphere, creating crashing, violent waters; while in others, absolute peace and calm resides.

Fish live in these waters, strange fish of all different sizes and colors, some bright, displaying all the brilliant colors imaginable (and some that aren't), while others are plain, sinking into the background of the waters. Some speed by with incredible intensity, shooting through the waves at breakneck speeds, exploding out of the surface in a fantastic display of agility. Others prefer to glide gently along, not bothering about impressing but instead choosing to remain safely anonymous. Many travel in schools, depending upon each other to create a sense of one being instead of many, while others choose the solo route, carefree and happy to just play in the waters.

These are the idea fish.

They live in the spherical ocean that is my mind.

Perhaps it is best to stay on the surface, look at all the beautiful fish.
Perhaps it is best to stay away from the center, where everything gets dark, and the unknown abounds.
Perhaps it is best to let you choose.

Swim as you will.