"To be or not to be"—Shakespeare's timeless question has echoed through centuries, pondering existence itself. But perhaps the more profound inquiry lies not in whether we exist, but in how we exist: in the choices that shape our being, the identities we embody, and the constant state of becoming that defines human experience.
We are never simply "being"—we are being present, being kind, being brave, being lost. We are being in relation, being in transition, being in contradiction. Existence is not a static state but an ever-unfolding verb.
"I am not what I am."
— William Shakespeare, Othello
Existence manifests in countless forms, each revealing a different facet of our humanity
The art of existing fully in the moment, unburdened by yesterday's regrets or tomorrow's anxieties—a form of being that requires practice and presence.
The continuous state of evolution, where being is not fixed but fluid—shaped by experience, learning, and the courage to transform.
The existence we create through connection—how our being is reflected, challenged, and enriched through our relationships with others.
The state of existence driven by wonder—where being alive means questioning, exploring, and seeking understanding of ourselves and the world.
The courage to exist as our true selves, embracing contradictions and complexities rather than conforming to narrow definitions of who we "should" be.
The act of bringing something new into existence—whether through art, ideas, or action—extending our being beyond ourselves into creation.
"You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop."
"Being is not static. Existence is a verb. We are always in the process of becoming."
"The question is not who we are, but how we relate to our own being."
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment."
Our existence is shaped by daily choices—small and large—that define our unique way of being in the world