In 1987, I found myself perched on the edge of young personhood, a tender 13 years old. It was an era that promised to mold me, a time brimming with challenges and an unquenchable thirst to fathom my life’s purpose. Against the backdrop of this transformative year, the global stage unfurled a spectacle that set the tone for my soul’s growth.
Imagine “Desire” by U2, the magnetic anthem of that year, as the pulsating rhythm of my existence. Its lyrics, a tempest of passion, seemed to resonate with the fiery fervor building within my adolescent soul. Little did I grasp then that this song would metamorphose into a metaphor for my journey, a symbol of the burning desire that would define my life’s mission.
As adolescence beckoned, so did the changing world around me. A world in the throes of geopolitical tussles, cultural metamorphoses, and the intricate complexities of youth. The desire to decipher my purpose amidst this ever-evolving canvas became the driving force propelling me forward.
Let’s journey back to 1987