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Back to the Future

On Esperia, the presence of Shala, the Shape of Time, was essential to help the Espers grasp the notions of future, past, and present.

Why? Because any past or future action is nothing more than an action that has once been done in the present! And thus, it was difficult for the Espers to fully embrace the past—learning from it, yet not lingering there—while also planning for a future that would be shaped by the present moment, and the actions taken right now.

Shala had a little mental game for the Espers attending her lesson called “Back to the Future.”

“Try to imagine yourself living your most eager dream in the near future.”

“Are you able to see it?”

The young Espers closed their eyes, their minds full of dreams: “Yes!”

“This dream can become real if you apply yourself right now, in the present moment, when you have the power to act.”

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