How I’m Seen

Daily writing prompt

Tell us one thing you hope people say about you.

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I would hope that people recognize the curiosity about me. Merriam-Webster gives two definitions:

1: marked by desire to investigate and learn

2: exciting attention as strange, novel, or unexpected

Both of these definitions resonate with me. I do have a strong appetite for learning, and, in addition to this manifesting as a love for reading, I view this first definition in contrast to prescribing judgement. That is, if something happens, I pride myself on being curious about the thing instead of hastily labeling it as good or bad or anything else. All things simply are is a grounding mantra for me.

I think the word ‘unique’ could similarly represent the feeling I’m trying to convey, especially how it speaks to the second definition of curious. Simply, we all want to be recognized as unique. For me, I feel like I do give off some unusual vibes, but that’s me just being uniquely me. For most of my life I was scared to live my pecularities, but not anymore.