1. raw instinctBorn unformed and untouched by society. Guided by raw instinct and curiosity. Acting on impulse, unrestrained. This primal state is a blank page. An unwritten story with infinite possibilities.2. shaping influencesA flood of experiences—culture, environment, lessons—pours in. Influential role models in family, friends, and all who we encounter. Curiosity absorbs, shaping identity. The naive core shifts under societal norms. The battle between instinct and expectation begins.3. ripples of lightInfused with love & support, nurtured. Seeing positive outcomes gives positive reinforcement. Experiences that instill confidence and purpose. Fostering healthy connections and cultivating a resilient, fearless sense of being.4. inner demonsPast traumas and unhealed wounds linger. Like a storm beneath still waters, hidden fears and flaws cause inner turmoil. Destructive patterns manifest. Progress and growth are slowed or stifled.5. maskedPolished masks worn, suppressing natural desires and impulses. There's a pull to align with societal demands. To fit in at the expense of innate interests. The line between acting for self and expectation blurs.6. true selfThe mask gradually falls away over time revealing a sculpted form, continuously molded by the hands of time. Experience and wisdom blends instinct with purpose. Balance established between breaking rules and avoiding destruction. Being impulsive but not reckless. Past traumas become lessons. Primal roots and wisdom embraced, harmonizing with evolved clarity of self. My true self.
