a zebra can’t change its stripes
I’ve been thinking a lot about patterns—the things we do day to day that make us who we are. We’re molded by our families, our hurts, and our experiences. But as we get older, we always have the opportunity to redefine how we see ourselves. We can be so much bigger than the small boxes we created when we were children. A zebra can’t change its stripes, but we can always change our perspective.
Justin Shiels is a creative futurist, author, and founder of SoCurious. He creates joy-centered art, analog experiences, and creative practices rooted in self-love and nervous-system care. His work helps people slow down, feel safe, and reconnect with what it means to be human in a digital world.
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