Perceiving One’s Shadow

The discovery of the StarDust had revealed the existence of a Shadow within every Esper.

Long ago, some philosophers already spoke of the importance of knowing oneself, and Eklea, the Shape of Awareness, believed that what they were truly referring to was this Shadow.

“This Shadow is a part of us. It is neither good nor bad, but it sometimes governs our actions, especially when we are carried away by our emotions.”

“Our daily habits also shape it little by little. That is why we write One Daily Tale: to help Espers around the world understand their Shadow and give them the means to perceive it more easily.”

To do this, developing one’s StarDust by combining, every day and in balance, the five elements representing wisdom, empathy, awareness, health, and willpower is a powerful way to perceive it.

“It takes light to perceive a Shadow. The Shadow within each of us is no exception, and it requires the light of our StarDust…”

Learning to recognize one’s Shadow also helps us understand that others, too, can sometimes be guided by their own Shadow.

“But this work is personal. No one can make the effort in someone else’s place. However, we can all lead by example, especially for the younger generation.”