not a hero, not a villain… just… forming
—DGraf
What character would you be from a book or film?
It’s a question that tugs at something deeper.
Not just about picking a name—but unveiling a longing.
A glimpse of who you wish to become.
You might choose Atticus Finch for his quiet courage.
Samwise Gamgee for his steadfast heart.
Hermione Granger for her wit.
Aragorn for his resolve.
Their stories are written.
Their paths clear.
Their triumphs sealed.
But I don’t want to step into someone else’s script.
I’m already living my own.
And it’s far from finished.
This self-portrait—rough lines, soft graphite, edges unshaped—is the mirror of my becoming.
It’s not done because I’m not done.
I’m caught between draft and destiny.
There’s freedom in that.
There’s joy in the forming.
I’m no hero, rushing in to save the day.
No villain, lurking in shadows.
No victim, waiting to be rescued.
I’m just… me.
Being formed.
Every stroke, every moment, every choice adds to the canvas.
It’s messy.
It’s sacred.
It’s mine.
So, if I could be any character?
I’d be the one I’m becoming—
right here, right now,
in the story that’s still unfolding.
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Forming 2.0 
This is honestly so beautiful. Creativity is boundless sir. Bravissimo
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I have been told that we see the world as we are. You see beautiful and creative. 🙂
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The timing of your comment is actually insane. I have been learning about the mirror effect and what we see in people good and bad, even things that trigger us actually is in us.
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I can’t even express how much I loved this spin:) well said.
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Sarah – your writing is overwhelmingly prolific and rich in understanding the human condition. What drives you? What is your muse? You have so much to offer. Thank you for your generosity.
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This post feels like walking through a quiet library where every book has a heartbeat. So many strong characters to choose from—each one like a polished statue. But you remind us that real life is more like wet clay. Still messy. Still being shaped.
It’s tempting to wish for someone else’s story. Their pages look neat. Their endings feel clean. But our own story? It’s still being written with coffee stains and scribbles in the margins.
You could’ve picked a hero with a sword or a wise lawyer with perfect lines. But instead, you chose yourself—unfinished, unpredictable, and alive. That’s brave. That’s honest.
Sometimes the best character isn’t the one with the perfect ending. It’s the one still asking questions, still making edits, still holding the pen.
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Thank you. Your work causes me to realize how much of a novice I am.
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Funny how the more honest we get, the less we feel like experts.
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Good Post👍👍
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