"{Gina} I got them Bad Old Cosmic C - Word Blues Again.{Mark} What does 'c - word' mean?{Gina} It means continuing to believe even when you don't feel it. Not letting go even when you can't find squat to hold onto. Going all the way from the beginning to the end."
This excerpt from Pat Cadigan's Synners conveys a deeply resonant message about perseverance and faith in the face of uncertainty or despair. Gina's explanation of 'c-word' as a metaphor for enduring belief even when emotions or circumstances make it challenging is powerful and poetic. It reminds me that sometimes the greatest strength lies not in grand gestures or moments of euphoria but in quiet persistence—the will to hold on when all...
