By understanding the roots of a thing one can understand it’s nature and thus have the power to manipulate that nature. So it follows that to understand one’s self is to have power to influence one’s self. Chronicling my past, my influences & noting the progression of my thought are exercises in understanding my roots; work that will, in theory, lead to the dominion over my vessel, so I might effectively steer it to the ends I aim to reach; so I might best guide the trajectory of my future. ⁠I am committed to mapping the roots of my growth, & believe that doing so will grant me greater efficacy in shaping it’s blossom. I believe understanding the roots of my growth will empower me in molding the shape of the blossom.