Remembering who I am: Ronda
- Aug 6, 2022
- 1 min read
While going through some old books packed away in a closet at midnight ('cause that's what I do at midnight!), I came across a book I can only assume my father bought many years ago; the name, Ronda.
My father, after visiting the city while he was stationed in Spain, named me after the beautiful flower of Andalusia. In Spanish the name means 'turn', but in the original Welsh, it means 'grand'.
Reading through this small, pamphlet-like book, (at midnight) helped remind me who I am.
I am grand.
I am strong.
I am enchanting.
I am caring.
I am beautiful.
And one day, I hope to say I am in a perpetual state of grace.
Life may be trying to push me under, but I will prevail and will be stronger for it. I look forward to coming out on the other side emanating more of the positive qualities that I know I already am!
The post about remembering who you are feels very personal and reflective, especially in how it connects identity, growth, and self-awareness through life experiences. It reminded me of stressful college periods when I felt disconnected from my goals because of constant deadlines and pressure. During one difficult semester I even searched for take my online exam while trying to balance classes, responsibilities, and mental exhaustion all at once. Looking back, those moments taught me how important it is to slow down and reconnect with yourself during hard times.