[He can't feel anything, either, but he still appreciates the gesture.
He has to think about her question for a moment. It's not as simple as that, is it?]
I. . . would like to be able to get along with everyone and have fun. But I would also like not to have to laugh to do that. Why is it so important? Why does it matter that I feel the same things everyone else does?
[ They're two people who can't feel sweet gestures. This is funny.
Jeanne shakes her head. ]
You don't have to laugh to get along with everyone. You shouldn't have to be just like everyone else to have fun. Being able to relate to and understand others is important, but people having their own feelings and wishes... that's what's wonderful about people. That we can all respond to each other in unique ways because we are different people and because we all have our lives and ways of thinking.
[Nod nod! Looking at her like she just said something very wise.]
Master Reigen says that, too. He says "you are the protagonist of your own life." [Whatever that means - but it means something similar to what Jeanne is saying, that you don't have to decide to do things just because others say you're supposed to.]
I agree. You are, and you should be. The choices you make should be what you want. If what you want is do something for other people, that's just as good as doing something for yourself.
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He has to think about her question for a moment. It's not as simple as that, is it?]
I. . . would like to be able to get along with everyone and have fun. But I would also like not to have to laugh to do that. Why is it so important? Why does it matter that I feel the same things everyone else does?
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Jeanne shakes her head. ]
You don't have to laugh to get along with everyone. You shouldn't have to be just like everyone else to have fun. Being able to relate to and understand others is important, but people having their own feelings and wishes... that's what's wonderful about people. That we can all respond to each other in unique ways because we are different people and because we all have our lives and ways of thinking.
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Master Reigen says that, too. He says "you are the protagonist of your own life." [Whatever that means - but it means something similar to what Jeanne is saying, that you don't have to decide to do things just because others say you're supposed to.]
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I agree. You are, and you should be. The choices you make should be what you want. If what you want is do something for other people, that's just as good as doing something for yourself.
You are the star of your life.
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I'll remember that!