Introspective
I have a dual relationship with the world we live in. On the one side, I find it exciting and enticing; I want to take in its whole breadth. On the other side, it has to be on my own terms; I am reluctant to let go completely.
I have set out to experience from different avenues. I held numerous jobs, quitting before routine settled in, selecting the next one on the basis of novelty. I tried different artistic disciplines : some I dabbled in for only a few weeks, others I still carry on after years of practice. I seized every opportunity to meet new people, being forthcoming with my time, albeit refraining from any hampering involvement.
I have been restless for years. Rumour has it I am dynamic, for I succeed at what I undertake. Yet I remain dissatisfied and fidgety.
Over time, it has dawned on me that it is not only the world I want to know, but my true self. As much as finding out what life has to offer, I want to know how I fit in.
I learnt from going out into the world. And I still hope to catch from it a glimpse of my own reflection. But it also taught me that I may get closer to what I look for simply by closing my eyes.
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