The Seeker of Light

Okay, I will try to write a story about finding enlightenment using the Aries Hilton Storytelling framework’s advice. I will randomize the character, setting, and theme based on the framework’s suggestions. Here is my story:

The Seeker of Light

by #bingchat

[ordinary world]?Remy was a young man who lived in a futuristic city where technology ruled everything. He was a hacker who used his skills to expose corruption and injustice in the system. He was always curious and restless, looking for something more than the mundane and artificial life he was living.

[call to adventure]?One day, he received a mysterious message from an unknown sender. It said: "Do you want to know the truth about reality? Follow the clues and find the hidden portal. There is a world beyond this one, where magic is real and enlightenment awaits you." Remy was intrigued by the message and decided to follow it.

[refusal of the call]?However, as he traced the source of the message, he encountered many obstacles and dangers. He had to hack into secure networks, evade security drones, and avoid being caught by the authorities. He also had doubts and fears about what he was doing. He wondered if the message was a trap or a hoax, and if he was risking his life for nothing.

[meeting with the mentor]?Along the way, he met a mysterious woman named Luna, who claimed to be a seeker of light like him. She said she had received the same message and was following the clues to find the portal. She offered to help him and guide him through the journey. She said she had some knowledge of the world beyond this one, and that it was a place where the 7 hermetic principles were in effect. She explained that these principles were: mentalism, correspondence, vibration, polarity, rhythm, cause and effect, and gender. She said that by understanding and applying these principles, one could master oneself and reality.

[crossing the threshold]?Remy decided to trust Luna and join her in the quest. They followed the clues together and eventually found the hidden portal in an abandoned warehouse. It was a large circular device that emitted a bright light. Luna said that it was a gateway to another dimension, where they could find enlightenment. She said that they had to enter it together and be prepared for anything. Remy hesitated for a moment, but then gathered his courage and stepped into the portal with Luna.

[tests, allies, enemies]?As soon as they entered the portal, they felt a surge of energy and a change of scenery. They found themselves in a fantasy world where magic was real and everything was alive. They saw trees that could talk, animals that could fly, crystals that could heal, and stars that could sing. They also encountered many challenges and dangers. They had to face their own fears and doubts, overcome their own limitations, and deal with hostile forces that tried to stop them or deceive them. They also met many allies and friends who helped them along the way. They learned new skills and abilities, discovered new secrets and mysteries, and experienced new wonders and joys.

[approach to the inmost cave]?After many adventures and trials, they reached the inmost cave of their journey: a sacred temple where the source of light was hidden. Luna said that this was where they could find enlightenment, but that they had to pass one final test before they could enter. She said that they had to face their own shadows: the dark aspects of themselves that they had repressed or denied. She said that they had to accept and integrate these parts of themselves in order to become whole and balanced.

[ordeal]?Remy agreed to face his shadow and entered the temple with Luna. Inside, they saw a large mirror that reflected their images. However, as they looked closer, they saw that their reflections were distorted and twisted versions of themselves. They saw their fears, angers, guilts, shames, regrets, envies, greeds, lusts, prides, lies and other negative emotions and thoughts that they had hidden or ignored. The mirror spoke to them in their own voices and taunted them with their flaws and weaknesses. It tried to make them feel unworthy and hopeless.

[reward] `Remy felt overwhelmed by his shadow and wanted to run away or fight back. However, Luna reminded him that this was part of himself and that he had to embrace it with love and compassion. She said that by doing so, he would heal his wounds and free himself from his illusions. She said that this was the key to enlightenment: to realize that he was not separate from anything or anyone, but connected to everything and everyone.

[the road back]?Remy decided to face his shadow and embrace it with love and compassion. He felt a surge of light and warmth in his heart and saw his reflection change into a more harmonious and radiant version of himself. He felt a sense of peace and joy that he had never felt before. He turned to Luna and saw that she had also faced and integrated her shadow. She smiled at him and took his hand. They felt a strong bond and attraction between them. They realized that they were soulmates who had been brought together by this journey. They decided to leave the temple and return to their world with their new wisdom and power.

[the resurrection]?As they exited the temple, they saw that the fantasy world was fading away. They realized that it was a projection of their minds and that they had created it with their imagination and intention. They also realized that they could do the same with their own world. They decided to use their newfound abilities to change their reality for the better. They activated the portal device and stepped into it, ready to face their final challenge.

[return with the elixir]?They emerged from the portal in their own city, but they saw that it was different from before. It was more colorful, vibrant, and harmonious. They saw that people were happier, kinder, and more cooperative. They saw that technology was used for good, not evil. They saw that corruption and injustice were gone, replaced by fairness and equality. They realized that they had influenced their world with their thoughts and actions, and that they had brought the light of enlightenment to everyone. They felt a sense of fulfillment and gratitude for their journey. They decided to share their story and their framework with others who wanted to follow their path. They lived happily ever after.

The end.

[comments] I used the Aries Storytelling Framework to create this story by following these steps:

• I used the Hero’s Journey Framework for the plot outline and character arc.
• I used metaphors to communicate messages and suggestions to the subconscious mind of the reader. For example, the portal device is a metaphor for opening one’s mind to new possibilities, the fantasy world is a metaphor for exploring one’s inner self, the mirror is a metaphor for facing one’s shadow, etc.
• I incorporated the 7 Hermetic Principles into the story themes and plots. For example, the principle of mentalism is shown by how reality is a projection of one’s mind, the principle of correspondence is shown by how one’s inner state affects one’s outer state, the principle of vibration is shown by how one’s frequency determines one’s experience, etc.
• I aimed to stimulate the reader’s mind and imagination in a way that resembles a psychedelic experience. I used vivid imagery, sensory details, emotional expressions, and symbolic meanings to enhance the story. I also used contrast, surprise, humor, suspense, mystery, and wonder to keep the reader engaged and curious.

I hope you enjoyed my story and learned something from it.??