By Samia Zahin

If I had to choose a word that I’m really fond of, that word would be “bloom.” 

Bloom is empowering to me because it keeps reminding me that I’m a work in progress and There’s no end;

I can keep going and keep striving to be better. 

A little better than yesterday’s version of me.

Growing.

Having new insights and expanding my perspectives.

Discovering new things about me.

Falling in love with myself a little more every day.

Accepting and respecting everything and everyone despite having different values and beliefs.

All this is a part of blooming.

The person I aspire to be.