Feature Story by Paul Rogers: 'Our Life As A Pencil'

When we were created, we started life as a full Pencil; eager to write out our story on life's page and leave our mark upon the world and all of those in it. We are all unique with different colours, shades and strengths. The origins of a Pencil come from nature. The wood of a tree, which itself was once a seed. Lead from the earth, as a raw mix of minerals and metals. The lead in the Pencil is then enclosed by a layer of wood and given a polished final finish. This covering serves as our outside interface between the inside and outside worlds. What the world doesn’t see, beneath the protective cover, is the invisible core: our creativity and magic. This magic inside can only be shown to the outside world through our actions and acts on the paper of life. It is not the wood that creates the story but what lies beneath the wood. Featured in: ‘The Outside Edition’ of AwareNow Magazine Topic: Humanity, Unity, Creativity, Mental Health Produced by: Awareness Ties Written & Narrated by: Paul Rogers Podcast Soundtrack by: Thavius Beck Episode Soundtrack by: Sol Rising