It came to life on March 2011, almost exactly three years ago…
And it’s got a life of its own.
Some suspect it may have a mind of its own, as well… Its words are provoking, but never arrogant.
Its shared thoughts often tend to bring out stimulating conversations. But what is ‘it’?
What’s its name? Does it have any?
It’s got an individual identity, and yet, it’s got a social side. Quite a social face, some would state. It’s public and yet, it’s got its private features.
It’s an experiment, a challenge, a tale. It’s fed by others and it feeds itself. It’s lifeless and it’s dynamic.
What’s its name? It’s got one single title, which refers to the result of the modern transcontinental growth our society is witnessing; something spectacular, something that can never be taught or learned or fully understood by anyone who hasn’t actually experienced it…
Its name is powerful and profound.
The name was given before its birth, while the female mastermind behind its creation craved for a way to express the desire to share with the world her incomprehensible experiences living life as a nomad.
And while always a migrant, she raises worldly citizens under her wings… Citizens that will display hybrid cultures, being the product of mixed backgrounds, histories, cultures and languages.
This self-maintained creature, repeatedly mentioned here, is an escape mechanism, a tool, a voice to a parent’s cries for advice.
The voice given to this ‘quasi-mythical’ creation has a name, Third Culture Children, and through the lines of this blogging journey, the creature may have become as powerful as its creator; in an ironic and totally expected outcome.
Its name brings many meanings, and the notion of children as artefact of hybrid cultures goes beyond the physical explanations words may provide.
It’s the name given to this blog, representing the interface between the creator and the creation. It’s a living strategy to share thoughts, feelings and questions.
The name, although powerful as it should be, may never surpass the strength of the concept embedded on it – the definition of a child as a positive product of multiple influences, a TCK, a citizen of the world, ready for facing and overcoming life challenges… ❤
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What a creative perspective on the power of names! I especially enjoyed how you expanded upon the concept and meaning within the name.
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Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for taking the time to stop by and share your thoughts! 😮
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