I wish for things that I don't need, and what I chase won't set me free

[The writing is very slow and careful, and he hesitates several times in mid-sentence.]

I've been doing a lot of thinking ever since my evil double captured me. Just about my attitude and the way I treat people in general.

I confess... I know I can be a jerk. I know I can be judgmental and too serious and a general pain to live with. I've vowed to work on that. But first.

... If I've ever hurt someone, intentionally or not or... treated them badly in any way...

I apologize.

[There is a long pause before the next words appear.]

Life here is too short and impermanent to not live it to the fullest.