【behind】In the quiet moments between dusk and dawn, when the world seems to hold its breath, there is a space that exists just beyond the edge of sight. It is not a place you can point to on a map, nor is it a destination marked on any journey. It is simply behind.

Behind the noise of daily life, behind the expectations we carry, behind the stories we tell ourselves—there lies something deeper, something unspoken. It is in this hidden space that truth often finds its voice, unfiltered by the masks we wear in the light.

We are all familiar with the front: the face we show to the world, the version of ourselves that fits into social scripts, the persona that keeps us safe. But what happens when we turn around? What do we see when we step back from the stage and look at the shadows?

Behind is where the past lingers, where memories settle like dust on forgotten shelves. It is where our fears live, not as monsters, but as echoes of what we’ve been told we should fear. And yet, it is also where our dreams begin—unfettered, raw, and waiting for the courage to be seen.

There is power in looking behind. Not to dwell in regret or nostalgia, but to understand. To recognize the patterns that have shaped us, the wounds that have left marks, and the lessons that have carved paths in our hearts. It is in this reflection that we find clarity, not because we are perfect, but because we are real.

To walk behind is to embrace vulnerability. It is to accept that we are not always in control, that some things cannot be fixed with words or time. But it is also to acknowledge that behind every struggle is a story worth telling, and behind every silence is a voice waiting to be heard.

So next time you feel lost, or unsure of your direction, take a step back. Look behind you. What do you see? Maybe it’s not what you expected, but perhaps it’s exactly what you needed to find.

Because sometimes, the most important truths are not found in front of us—but behind.