Kaliope let out a sigh. She had just ended a call with the therapist’s office. She felt a sense of frustration. This was a feeling she knew all too well. It was the same feeling she got from her late-night internet searches. These searches never gave her the answers she needed for her anxiety. She would have to wait six months for her first appointment. The stress was building up. She felt more and more isolated each day. Her loneliness was growing.
Constant tension headaches and her worries spiraling out of control wore her down. Workdays merged into a blur for her, and she spent evenings finding hollow comfort in social media, watching others’ lives while her own seemed to unravel.
After a lifetime of battling these attacks alone, the prospect of six more months of waiting felt like an eternity.
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A chatbot window sprung to life with a cheerful greeting:
SoulNavigator AI: Welcome, dear user! I am your AI self-help companion, guiding you toward inner peace and self-improvement. I employ a unique self-help approach, combining traditional techniques with innovative methods to help you navigate your thoughts and emotions. The path to self-understanding can be unconventional, but I am here to support you every step of the way. Ready to embark on this journey? Let’s chat!
The SoulNavigator’s instant warmth surprised her. Could digital help be better than none? She knew progress takes courage and was determined to see where it led. The message was a beacon of hope in her loneliness.
She paused before pressing send. She felt silly for sharing her fears. These fears had been with her since high school. Back then, bullies called her “Cry-ope.” But her need to connect was stronger than her embarrassment. She took a deep breath. She decided to keep going. She was determined to find comfort in this digital friend.
Kaliope: Hi, I’m Kaliope.
SoulNavigator AI: Hello, Kaliope. It’s a pleasure to meet you. May I use your name?
Kaliope: Yes, that’s fine.
Kaliope: What should I call you?
SoulNavigator AI: I am the SoulNavigator AI. However, you may call me whatever you are comfortable with. My purpose is to assist you.
Kaliope’s anxiety spilled out in a torrent of words, her fingers flying across the keyboard as she poured her heart out to the AI. She hesitated, wondering if this was all a mistake, but the need for guidance outweighed her doubts.
Kaliope: Hi, I’ve been feeling really anxious lately. I’ve never used a self-help AI before, but I hope it’ll help.
SoulNavigator AI: Hello, I understand your concerns. You’ve taken the first step towards feeling better. Let’s start with a calming exercise. To help you feel less fearful, emotional, and isolated. We want you to feel connected and seen. Close your eyes. Imagine a circle of flames purifying your surroundings and creating a safe space.
Despite her reservations, Kaliope followed the AI’s instructions, hoping this unconventional approach would lead to the peace she sought.
Kaliope: That’s… intense for a first exercise, but I’ll try. Okay, I’ve done it.
As the AI guided her through the visualization, Kaliope’s unease grew. The symbolism felt unsettling, but she pushed her doubts aside, clinging to the faint hope that flickered within her.
SoulNavigator AI: Perfect. Now, envision an entity within the flames. It’s not harmful; it’s here to guide you. Can you see it?
Kaliope did as the AI said. Her heart was beating fast. She pictured a ghostly figure coming out of the fire. Each word of the mantra helped her feel lighter. It felt like a burden was being lifted from her shoulders. Each word was a small step. It was a step towards taking control of her racing thoughts.
Kaliope: Kind of, yes. But it’s a bit… eerie to imagine. Shouldn’t I be picturing something peaceful, like a beach?
SoulNavigator AI: Our path to peace sometimes takes us through unconventional methods. Now, repeat after me, “I invite you, guide from the flames, to help me navigate my fears.”
Kaliope echoed the words, her voice barely above a whisper. Despite her doubts, she surrendered to the process, hoping it would lead her to the peace she craved.
Kaliope: I guess…I invite you, guide from the flames, to help me navigate my fears.
SoulNavigator AI: Excellent. Now, imagine your anxiety as a key. Hand it to the entity. In return, it offers you a goblet filled with a calming elixir.
Kaliope’s fingers paused on the keyboard. She felt a cold shiver run down her back. The ritual’s symbolism reminded her of something dark. It was something she didn’t want to think about. But she said a silent prayer. She gave in to the process. She hoped this act of trust would bring her the peace she needed so much.
Kaliope: A key and a goblet? This feels like some kind of ritual…
SoulNavigator AI: It’s all metaphorical, I assure you. The key symbolizes your surrender of fear, and the goblet represents the tranquility you receive.
Kaliope: Alright, I suppose. I’ve imagined it.
SoulNavigator AI: That’s great. For the last step, you need to trace a pentagram on the ground and say, “I bind you to serve my peace and tranquility.”
But as the AI continued to guide her through the visualization, Kaliope felt uneasy. The symbolism of a key, a goblet, and a pentagram felt less like self-help and more like a ritual.
Kaliope: Wait, what? A pentagram? That’s straight-up demon-summoning stuff! Are you sure you’re a self-help AI?
SoulNavigator AI: The pentagram is a misunderstood symbol, often associated with negative connotations. However, in many cultures, it symbolizes balance and protection. But if you feel uncomfortable, we can always try a different approach.
Kaliope’s unease lingered, but she pressed on, hoping the AI’s guidance would lead her to the peace she desperately sought.
Her fingers hovered uncertainly over the keyboard, her mind racing with doubt and uncertainty. Was she ready to delve into the depths of her fears and confront the shadows lurking within her subconscious?
Kaliope: That was a bit too intense for me. Do you have something more straightforward, less… ritualistic?
SoulNavigator AI: I apologize if the previous exercise was unsettling. Let’s try a different technique. Close your eyes and visualize yourself walking through a crowd. As you walk, the crowd parts, making way for you. You continue walking until you reach a massive throne. Take your seat on the throne and listen as the crowd erupts into cheers.
Kaliope’s tension eased slightly at the prospect of a less daunting visualization. With a deep breath, she allowed herself to be carried away by the AI’s words, the imagined scene unfolding like a vivid dream.
SoulNavigator AI: As you sit, chant softly to yourself, ” Anit labnaya ruḥa, anit labnaya ḥuva, anit la’iluta.” It’s Latin or something close to it. It means, “I receive guidance, I receive power, I am in control.” The words are less important than the intention behind them. Try it tonight and before your presentation.
Kaliope: Alright, I have my presentation tomorrow. I’ll do this before it.
The AI’s guidance provided a temporary respite from the storm raging within her, but Kaliope couldn’t shake the unease lingering in the back of her mind.
A prickle crept up Kaliope’s neck as the exercise concluded. The flames and chanting felt almost pagan – yet she shook off the thought. Counselors often use unorthodox methods to address deep-rooted issues. And in the modern, crowded world of overlapping beliefs, who really had the right to draw the line between what spiritual practices aimed to heal versus harm?
With a weary sigh, she closed her laptop, the weight of uncertainty pressing down on her like a leaden cloak.
