The Art of Becoming While Unbecoming: Crown Chronicles.
In the realm of personal growth and transformation, there exists a paradoxical truth: to become the best version of ourselves, we must first unbecome the versions that no longer serve us.
Imagine a monarch, adorned with a crown that symbolizes their power, status, and identity. But what happens when the monarch realizes that the crown no longer fits, that it’s too tight, too heavy, or too constricting?
The Crown Chronicles is a journey of self-discovery that explores this paradoxical truth. It’s a story of becoming while unbecoming, of shedding old skin to reveal new growth, and of embracing the uncertainty of transformation.
The Art of Unbecoming:
Unbecoming is not the same as undoing. It’s not about erasing the past or rejecting the present. Rather, it’s about releasing the old patterns, habits, and identities that no longer serve us.
It’s a process of surrender, of releasing the need to control, to be right, or to be perfect.
The Art of Becoming:
Becoming is not just about adding new layers, new skills, or new knowledge. It’s about integrating the lessons of the past, the wisdom of the present, and the possibilities of the future.
As we become, we evolve, we grow, and we transform. We become more whole, more integrated, and more aligned with our values, our passions, and our purpose.
This year particularly taught be about becoming a steel fence to lie on.
I was in class having a lecture when I had a call from my elder sister that my mum called and said my father suddenly took ill. He cannot walk and talk properly. So they are making arrangements to transport him to the Teaching Hospital. I was dumb for some minutes on the phone before finally responding to sister that I am on standby. After the call, I became uncomfortable and left the class immediately because there was no way I’d concentrate.
This is me already at the main junction of my school, because it leads to the hospital. I was constantly calling my sister to keep tabs on where they have gotten to, because I was gradually losing my breath before saving the person I want to.
Long story short, we were in the hospital and tests were run on my old boy. He has stroke, and those were the early signs. He couldn’t talk and walk properly. For the first time, I saw a lively man looking all worn out. But there was one particular thing, this man was still running his mouth 🤣🤣. That gave me hope to put up a smile at least. Well, we left off the hospital with a tall list of prescriptions for him.
Guess what, I became a monitor lizard for this old boy. I have to monitor him to take drugs et all.
And the icing, I became his personal therapist. Once every week, I have to take him to the physiotherapy session to build up and exercise for six months non stop.
During this time, I realised I was spending more time with my dad because he was now living with my sister and the husband, so I literally pass by everyday to see him. This moment really tested my strength. A lot to talk about but I’ll rather be brief with it.
The art of becoming while unbecoming is a journey of self-discovery, transformation, and growth. It’s a paradoxical truth that requires us to let go of the old to make way for the new, to unbecome to become.
As we embark on this journey, we must remember that it’s okay to be uncertain, to be vulnerable, and to be open to the possibilities of life. For it’s in this space of uncertainty that we find the courage to become, to grow, and to evolve.
