Through all the things that have happened with your characters.
Through all the things you have accomplished.
Always remember one thing:
Why you are here. The reasons you are here. That thing that keeps you going when you are down for the count that makes you want to continue on. Never lose hold of that thing you desire the most, never lost sight of what you are running for.
Wheather it is friends, like myself and all mine, who have grown a truley great friendship.
Wheather it is just the future, you look forward to what more feats you can accomplish.
Power, who doesn't want it? Some of us desire this more than anything.
A secondary face is also nice to have, one where you are another person, a whole new world where you are not so defined by your true self.
Never lose that hope, else it will turn from a game to work. This work will then become less enjoyable, and you will slowly drift off from FFXI.
Those who level grind like crazy and loose site of their hopes, dreams, desires, will wind up with nothing.
Just a bit of a thought from the luney bard, to always remember those who keep you going.