For a long time, I hesitated to identify as an artist or share my work publicly due to fear of ignorance and embarrassment over my imperfect drawings and language habits. This anxiety has often led me to suppress my voice in my own creations to make them more palatable. However, mysticism has guided me through this dilemma. It has inspired me; shown me that the parts of myself I once felt ashamed of could be valued by others; and most importantly, proved that I too can create meaning.