Moments by the Water: A Reflection on Being More Than Labels
There’s something about sitting by the water that quiets the mind and soothes the soul. The gentle ripples, the soft light—it all creates a space to simply be . Hours into my time by the water, I was already immersed in its calming effect, feeling grateful for the peace that surrounded me. But, as often happens, tranquility can be fleeting. Just as I was fully embracing the stillness, a group of loud voices arrived, yelling at the top of their lungs about... well, you can imagine. The noise shattered the calm, reminding me how fragile peace can be when others bring chaos with them. Earlier in the day, I had felt the weight of an early class and the exhaustion from moving between distant buildings. It had already been a busy day, but that moment by the water was my chance to unwind and reflect. I had hoped for a quiet escape, and for a while, I got it. It’s in moments like these that I think about labels—specifically, the label of being an "introvert." It’s a word that fits...