Tag: self awareness

What I Leave Behind

Norma walks forward on a white path into a black unknown, leaving behind burdens labeled old stories, what if, not enough, still trying, and others’ expectations.

Finding the Right Measure

Norma sits between black and white, watching a flowing exchange between two vessels.

Listening to My Heart

Norma sits cross-legged inside a white circle against a black background, wearing a red shirt with her eyes closed and one hand resting over her heart, listening inwardly.

Knowing My Direction

Norma stands at the beginning of a winding white path extending through a black landscape toward the horizon. Wearing a red top and straight black pants, she looks ahead with quiet confidence, recognizing that she can move forward even when everything is not settled.

Letting It Move

Norma sits cross-legged on a white circle surrounded by rising black waves. Wearing a red top and black pants, she rests her hands comfortably in her lap and gazes upward, allowing the emotional movement around her to continue without reacting to it.

Finding My Center

Norma sits thoughtfully on a white circle surrounded by flowing black waves. Wearing a red top and black pants, she rests her chin on her hand and gazes upward, reflecting on her ability to experience emotions without becoming them.

The Line I Drew

Norma stands inside a white circle against a black background, with one foot stepping into the white space beyond it. Wearing a red shirt and black pants, she looks down thoughtfully at the boundary she is crossing.

The Chain I Hold

Norma looks down thoughtfully at a loose chain she holds in one hand, while the other end circles her wrist. Against a black background, her red shirt and white hands emphasize the moment she recognizes her own participation in holding on.

What Is Mine to Carry?

Black-and-white illustration of Norma in a red shirt looking down at a box labeled “My Part,” standing between boxes representing others’ responsibilities and her own values and peace.

Room for What Is

Norma, wearing a red shirt and black pants, walks through open doors toward a winding white path beneath a black sky and setting sun. The words reflect being present without knowing what comes next.

The Line Ends

Norma crouches beside the end of a winding line, recognizing that some endings ask nothing more of her.

The Crack

Norma holds a cracked white bowl and looks at it quietly. Text reads, “The Crack. I can see it without having to fix it.

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