Reflection I

"Tell me more about yourself," I asked. Yes, I asked myself while gazing at the grey clouds in the sky, a mix of confusion and grace in my thoughts. It's strange how we spend our entire lives with ourselves yet still struggle to answer a simple, though not-so-simple, question. I might know the kinds of colors, foods, and activities I like. But do these preferences define who I am when everything is constantly changing?

The little girl I once was no longer exists, not even in the world where I grew up. The memories are becoming blurry, and all I can truly see is today—a manifestation of my past, for better or worse. Naturally, I want to focus on the positive, creating a protective bubble that repels distress and harm from my life. But do we really need to suffer in order to change or grow? Somehow, that seems to be the standard belief, or perhaps we've been led to think it should be.

So, who am I? I wish I could tell you clearly, as I have been many things throughout different lives. Yet today, I am courage personified, offering knowledge through art—an art meant to be applied in our daily lives so we can all create and progress together through these fast-paced times.