Over the last couple of weeks, through the twists and turns of business and family, I have been trying to visualize and express what equates to contentment in my life. Yes, it is a pretty big subject for a small brain like mine. But it has been really difficult to explain to people where my fears and happiness come from. After weeks of torture, I have come up with some metaphors for life contentment from the right and left side of the brain.

Popular culture has created a mythology around right and left brain people; lefties are more logical and righties more creative. Whether this is wholly true or not, I am not sure. But I know certain explanations have a greater resonance for me depending on my perspective. So here goes-

For right brain creative people I offer life as a jar full of balloons.

I’ve never really walked through the mind of someone other than myself. I’ve attempted it, but then again, how could I be accurate? I don’t know what makes me different from every other girl in the world, but I know the factors that multiply to equal me.

I remember, when I was a lot younger, I wanted a more common name. How many people do you know with the name “Natachi?” I wanted the straight, flowing hair. I wanted the hourglass. As I continue to evolve into a young lady, I embrace my culture. I love my name, which means “from god.” I embrace my hair, and I appreciate everything I have because without them, who would I be?

It’s funny sometimes, looking back. Thinking of all of the ridiculous things that ran through my mind and straight out of my mouth.