"Dear"

There is a beautiful quote from Rumi that I chose to accompany a reflection from my own life experience: "Out beyond ideas of right and wrong, there is a field. I'll meet you there." Perception plays a significant role in our human experience, shaping what we choose to believe amid the infinite possibilities of life. The vastness of choice is unfathomable—beyond human grasp. We question everything and often fall into confirmation bias, trying to define what is real within ourselves. But what is truth? You can sit with many people as they pass through your life, each carrying their own philosophies and personal interpretations. I’ve had many conversations with such passersby, and I tried to taste life through their lenses—through experiential experimentation. Eventually, it left me heartbroken. I came to realize that I cannot live through other people’s journeys. I cannot walk the paths carved by their experiences. Now, the student is ready to create her own journey...