Asfah Hamid

"A little lost and a lot uncertain"

Section MS18, Ayanna Blair-Ford

Keywords: writing, moving image

In Life's vast library, my story unfolds—an artful memoir where conciseness was the craft, every word a deliberate look. But now, in haste, we skip lines, losing the memories in between. Consciousness, once eloquent, now struggles to capture fleeting moments in the modern air.

As Daniel Kahneman illuminates in his TED talk on the riddle of experience versus memory, our consciousness operates in the realm of the experiencing self. The richness of life, once carefully observed, is sacrificed in our pursuit of efficiency. Let's revive the craft, slow the pace, and explore the memories. Between the lines—those subtle, overlooked moments that hold the true richness of our existence.

Amidst the bustling streets of thought, I find myself a little lost, the pages of me slipping through my hand like fragments of a forgotten memory. A third culture child, dwelling in the spaces between worlds, navigating a language maze where stories fail to tell the tale of a hidden history.

Silence, a vast canvas where life's tale finds its voice, weaving stories to rejoice. Confusion, an origin, gives birth to new paths; uncertainty, the thread where curiosity flows.

Ultimately, 'A Little Lost and A Lot Uncertain' becomes a journey of memories. set free. The reconstruction of identity intertwines with the Indian diaspora, redefining life's richness amidst the echoes of silence, the nuances of 'rememory,' and the poignant exploration of Tamil heritage in the face of colonialism.