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Before this, I actually perceived subtlety as being weak. You know. My virtues in life were on being aggressive. Being on the offense. Speaking your mind. Asserting character. Fighting for what you believe in. Getting what you want. Gaining recognition and Showing Pride.

But it seems it’s no formula. I now believe that real strength is not always passive at all. Rather displayed for everyone to see, strength should just be observed. The dictionary describes it as the “refinement of reasoning” and if there’s something good to come out from these past tumultuous weeks, I am learning to be subtle. There is assurance in it.