An Essay

Even though the Age of Exploration is long past and even though there are probably no melodies we have not heard by now, there are still plenty of stirring ideas left untouched to this day. For example, it can be said that most people would never consider implementing concepts like death, sacrilege or necrophilia into any context, regardless of their various possible implications. However, I believe that every concept and every idea bears beauty within and that this beauty can be uncovered and harvested to inspire revelry and delight much like cherry blossom does. Because I am obsessed with beauty I can broaden my horizon without restraints and never will I deem a manner of thought unwieldy for everything is yet another source of inspiration for me.

It is a rather frequent occurrence that an idea or product that lacks marketability on its own can still be subject to great renown by the way it is presented. In 2009 a teacher of mine had me compete in a speech contest for high school students, while also offering help with editing and cleansing my drafts of unsuitable content. That time my efforts did not bear fruit, however, and the nice little speech I had prepared failed to impress the jury and the audience. That setback led me to discovering the true potential of individuality and the importance of knowing where the lines are drawn. If one knows which lines should never be crossed then that someone also knows how fascinating it is for others to observe how one can walk the line and step on it in the process. The following year I entered the contest again and I had a great time bending and playing around with one of the given topics. That time I delivered a unique and charismatic performance that won me the first place.

Beauty is generally considered to be a vague and broad concept and I do not disagree. After all, it is highly dependent on personal preference and taste. That is why I am so extraordinarily interested in discovering what people cherish most and even more in what they do not cherish at all. I like broadening the ways by which beauty is perceived and looked upon. I like decorating myself by wearing trendy scarfs or glasses, even though my eyesight is just fine, and people notice my efforts. Even though vast amounts of decisions and conclusions should be and are expected to be made by logic and reason only, there is still much room left for subconscious influence and emotions. Learning of other people’s interest has thus provided me with what I consider to be invaluable knowledge and acceptance towards all ideas and their potential power.

The market and the media are separate worlds on their own much like the world that was explored thoroughly by the 17^th century but still has secrets. I believe that there is many a wondrous and valuable sentiment hidden in those worlds and that I possess the courage to seek those out difficulties notwithstanding. I feel commitment towards my ideals and I strive for their realisation in a day by day basis. For I believe in the beauty of new ideas – exploration is my motivation.