In today's world, they told you creativity was a luxury, not a career. Ever since you were young, your art was a secret passion, hidden under textbooks and practical majors. Your parents, well-meaning but practical, nudged you towards stability, towards a path that promised a steady paycheck and security. You studied hard, got good grades, and landed a job that looked great on paper. Yet, in the quiet moments, your mind drifted to the canvas waiting in the corner of your room, to the stories you scribbled in notebooks during lunch breaks. You saw friends pursue passions openly—music, writing, painting—but your creativity felt like a forbidden fruit, kept just out of reach. You excelled in your job, earning promotions and admiration, yet a part of you wondered if you were truly fulfilled. Then one day, you took a leap. A weekend workshop reignited your love for photography, and you nervously shared your first series online. The response was unexpected—encouraging, supportive...
