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"Unveiling Individuality: On Stage and Within"

 "The lights switched on, and the cameras began clicking as the music slowly faded in, marking the moment for my entrance.

Everything had been anticipated, yet no one had mentioned that all eyes would be on me.

Everything had been prescribed, but no one had informed me of the leverage I held in utilizing so many people's time.

Everything had been rehearsed, yet no one had revealed that I was merely a puppet with a few loose strings.

What I presented that day wasn't solely the outcome of my effort.

It wasn't just a test of my practice; it was a culmination of the collective efforts of my parents, teachers, and well-wishers. The evaluator of this pivotal moment in my life wouldn't be the examiner but those who harbor animosity, those who set traps to see how I'd navigate them.

Although it was a stage to demonstrate my abilities, a time to emerge from the cocoon, I resolved to embrace the moment.

Amidst a multitude of emotions awaiting release, I chose to approach things on my terms.

I walked not under the weight of performance pressure but with an eagerness to experience.

I walked not with a rigid stride but with an elegant hop.

I adorned not jewelry and costumes but the courage and honesty to stay true to myself.

And once again, the lights flickered on, the cameras clicked, and the music played as I stepped onto the stage. But this time, I wasn't a puppet; I stood there as an individual.


- BHARATHI SENTHILKUMAR

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