Embracing the Power Within: Choosing Yourself in a World of Doubt

Steven Ramkissoon
ILLUMINATION
Published in
3 min readMay 20, 2023

Unlocking Your Potential and Embracing Self-Expression to Shape Your Own Destiny

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Dear reader, when was the last time you consciously made a decision for yourself?

How many times have you muttered “no” to your own ambitions before giving yourself the empowering permission to say “yes”?
convincing yourself that the difficulties would be impossible for you to overcome?
Was it last week, during the excitement of basketball tryouts, or yesterday, while I was wallowing in the confusing world of algebra?

Any time you felt self-doubt that persisted and thought it was pointless to use your valuable essence,

Let that moment live on forever, and may today’s sunrise mark the beginning of unwavering affirmation.
Dear reader, embrace today with a firm “yes,”
Observe your resiliency as you overcome all obstacles. Take in the very essence of your being as you break free from the constraints of the past and your environment.

Behold the rose, blossoming amidst the unforgiving concrete,
Its inherent beauty undiminished by the prickling thorns.

I, too, have grappled with the notion of inadequacy,
Believing this to be the summit of my aspirations.
Once, I convinced myself that my words were but echoes, unheard,
But behold, witness me now, transformed by the passage of time,
Observe this voice, surpassing the boundaries of my own imagination.

Dear reader, have you ever considered that you are inherently poetic?
Have you ever been mesmerized by the delicate grace of a ballerina’s quick feet?
Have you seen the perseverance and fortitude hidden beyond grace’s outward appearance?

embrace the excitement of work,
Take the less traveled route,
Even when self-love feels far away and impossible to achieve, surround yourself with people who are loving toward you.

Please allow me to express my sincere belief that you, my reader, are the essential force driving the motion of our world.
You have the ability to create a unique work of art.
Your touch will open a wellspring of limitless possibilities.
What will you choose to become on this auspicious day? is a profound question that can only be answered by gazing deeply within yourself.
As fellow travelers on this voyage called life, what should we all strive for?

For within the realm of bewildering complexity and unrestrained expression,
Resides the very essence of our human spirit,
In the delicate interplay of doubts and affirmations,
We etch our indomitable essence upon the tapestry of existence,
Defying the caprices of fate, we carve our own sacred path,
Unveiling the extraordinary masterpiece that lies dormant within.

Therefore, dear reader, as a purveyor of words and a harbinger of hope,
I ask you to embark upon this sacred voyage of self-discovery,
Compose the symphony that resonates with the depths of your soul,
Know that you are the protagonist of your narrative, the sculptor of your destiny.

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Steven Ramkissoon
ILLUMINATION

I'm passionate about writing on modern society, guiding individuals towards self-improvement, and helping them reach their full potential.