What’s the metaphor to describe yourself?
I am 1000 flowers entertaining and bringing joy and happiness to a thousand people.
This used to be my metaphor because my name, Chika (千花), means 1000 flowers and I love helping people.
Now, how about this?
I am 1000 flowers enjoying the sun shining on me and happily blooming.
Do you notice this one doesn’t involve anyone else but me? It’s just focusing on my own happiness and image of myself being content.
Both metaphors work, but we tend to see us as someone for others, not simply for ourselves.
While I’m entertaining and bringing joy and happiness to a thousand people, I may be struggling inside me and stressed out.
On the other hand, while enjoying the sun shining on me and happily blooming, my happy presence may bring joy to people effortlessly.
We tend to think of others before ourselves. Try making your metaphor and see how you perceive yourself!
Love, Chika