“I do not conceal myself: For me, delicacy manifests itself neither in weakness nor in subtlety, but through determination and will. So, I draw attention to myself. I’m not afraid of other colours, shadows, crowds or even of loneliness. How wonderful it is to cover a surface that awaits me with my own victorious being! Wherever I’m spread, I see eyes shine, passions increase, eyebrows rise and heartbeats quicken. Behold how wonderful it is to live! Behold how wonderful to see. I am everywhere. Life begins with and returns to me. Have faith in what I tell you.”

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That desire to be unapologetically myself, while thriving through all my flaws and glows. That passion to walk without fear of what others may think of me. That confidence that radiates through my inner being reaching out to your inner being. That will to walk the distance that I found the hardest to walk. That jijivisha.