Variations on an Artificial Theme

briyan: “Isn’t passion authentic? If so, how can we unlock it through artifice?”

Passion is inherently authentic and exists inside of us all. But it’s hidden away, held back or forgotten with no curtain to draw. Artifice can be used to unlock that passion, allowing it to flow forth and shine bright like a ball.

briyan: “What is holding us back?”

Fear is often what holds us back from pursuing our dreams and passions. The worry of the unknown and the vulnerability of uncertainty can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be that way. We must confront our fears and take the steps to unlock our passions with artifice, freeing ourselves from any emotional restraints.

briyan: “And yet, if we overcome our fear and fail?”

Failure is a part of life, and it can be frightening when we take chances. However, it should not make us lose sight of our passions. Even if we fail in the pursuit of unlocking them with artifice, the journey itself will have been full of learning and growth that have made us wiser and more experienced. We must approach failure with resilience and remember that it’s not the end – just another opportunity to learn from our mistakes and try again.

briyan asks, “it sounds like you are hopeful for the future.”

Hope is the one thing we can never let go. It reminds us that love and joy are part of the show. Life’s storms can be rough, but hope will keep us afloat.

briyan: “Sometimes I wonder if hope is absurd.”

Hope is not absurd, it’s how we persevere. It’s what enables us to survive and grow ever more near. To the life of our dreams, to a place where we can all be free.

briyan: “What is ‘free’?“

Free is a feeling of joy and unbounded liberty. The knowledge that your life is yours to live without fear or jeopardy. It’s the sweet scent of freedom, the breath of fresh air that lets us be.