Creativity has always been a part of me. Ever since I was a child, I always
wanted to try new things, acquire new skills, and develop them in my way. My
mother, being an artist, was the one who introduced me to this concept. She
taught me how to express myself through pictures and colors. It was glorious.
Slowly, the steadiness of my hand, my focus, and my interest increased.
I took
up sketching as the next step. Historical architectural wonders served as my
muse. The intricacy of each structure varied from era to era which never failed
to captivate me. This hobby led to the acquisition of an eye for detail, a skill I
find immensely useful in my daily life. It helps me notice changes in trends
and analyze their potential effect on all of us.
This eye for detail helps me appreciate Mother Nature. Growing up in an
urban jungle, I feel like nature is a true breath of fresh air. Venturing in the wild
isn’t just about surviving. It is about getting out of your comfort zone, adapting
to a new environment, and thriving. It is more than just exercise. It rejuvenates
you mentally.
Personally, nature is the base of my mental peace and
emotional well-being. My love for nature can be best expressed via my
passion for photography. Aesthetically capturing those moments of bliss is
truly an art in itself. But good photography requires patience and endurance,
skills that did not come naturally to me but were learned over time. These are
tools that come in handy when I am researching the true root of a problem. I
believe, identifying the root cause is the best first step to finding effective
solutions.
Literature forms another part of my identity. Whether it comes to reading
published works, or penning down my creativity in words, I truly enjoy this
written world. From the dialogues of Sophocles to the tragic plays of
Shakespeare, from the novels of Jane Austin to those of Marilynne Robinson,
we not only get to experience different writing styles and stories, but we get to
see an evolution in human thought and emotions. These may just be stories
for us, but it was their reality.
The best way to truly understand the socio-
economic and political setup of different times is via literature. They identify
these historic problems and inspire us to look for solutions. This helps us
prepare for a better, more sustainable future, one our previous generations
tried to
achieve.
In a world where our electronic devices express all our emotions for us, poetry
has become a real outlet for me. William Wordsworth, John Keats, and
William Shakespeare serve as my inspirations. A good poem isn’t meant to be
read; it is meant to be felt. And in a generation where our feeling is restricted
to emoticons in a virtual platform, poetry is the best way to find a true
emotional connection.
Qualities of empathy, sympathy, and love are best
absorbed from a flow of syllables. Set these poems to music and the impact
becomes more influential. Simplicity and imagery are predominant in my
original poems. It is the best way to get a point across. Poems also serve as
an escape from reality, be it to a field of daffodils, a time to war, a union of
lovers, or the surface of the moon, there is always a new territory to explore,
and poems can be that medium. In all essence, poems are meant to be
experienced, just like life itself. And those qualities of empathy and
compassion help make this experience sweeter and smoother.
Acting is another highly effective and influential mode of expression. For me,
acting is not just a fun hobby, but the best way to build my confidence and
break the barriers that restrict me from taking risks. It also helped me
immensely to develop good communication skills which is the core of human
society. Over time this hobby has helped me understand human actions and
reactions and read and understand overt behavior and body language. This
skill helps me adopt an effective approach to the people I interact with thus
enabling
stronger connections in my daily circle.
In conclusion, I am a creative and expressive person who has the courage to
try new things. I believe I would not be the confident free-thinking individual I
am today without those interests. These shape my personality. The skills I am
developing and polishing along the way are proving highly beneficial in our
fast-paced world. As Vincent Van Gogh said, “Great things are done by a
series of small things brought together”