These past few months have been unlike any other. To summarize this time I would use the words: tragedy and discovery. Unfortunately, the pain of death has struck my closest family multiple times consecutively. This shattered my world. A great cloud drifted into my atmosphere and I could no longer see past it. But slowly, people, experiences, and time poked sunlight in through my storm. I have started to truly appreciate the impact of both the arts and sciences bring to life. One thing any individual who has experienced grief will understand is that there is no handbook to process death. Every experience is different and there is no one way to process this slur of feelings. Personally, I could not fully express the words, emotions, and moments I was going through without utilizing art. I wrote poems upon poems and created art out of anything I could use- jewelry, calendars, or anything I felt resonated. It was a safe space for me, and an outlet to say what words can't.
While art helped me process my feelings, science helped me move forward. My entire world and way of life changed so simply imaging a future seemed so impossible. That is until I joined the Summer Physics Camp for Young Women (see: here ). Joining this camp implanted structure into my life and from talking to so many accomplished individuals in STEM fields made me optimistic about my future and reminded me that everything will eventually get better one way or another. This camp helped me remember who I am even while seeing through fogy eyes and I will be forever grateful to the many mentors, speakers, organizers, and friends this camp introduced me to. Along with the SPCYW, this internship has also aided me in my journey with grief. The wonderful people in this apprenticeship have ben so kind and patient with me and have helped given me so many opportunities, such as working with Dr. Nicole Lloyd Ronning and the Space Messenger VR team.
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