To create something. To create something one is proud of. Often, the two do not converge. But the possibility that they will makes showing up and striking out a palatable pain.

A bridge across a relational Grand Canyon. He doesn’t know he’s your son. But you know he’s your father.

At the crossroads of excess and reform. The proposal of a paradigm shift. The proposal of focus.

In a world of boxes, be a square. In a world of black and white, be orange. In a world of order, bring some chaos.

Not knowing your heritage. Feeling like a certain beauty standard must be met to be accepted. Feeling like you should do more.