pencil
The pencil as a metaphor for life is genius. Simple, but genius.
A pencil needs to be sharpened every once in a while. In life, we experience hardships. We sometimes get hurt and suffer. It's inevitable. Problems persist. Not to drown us, but to strengthen us.
The graphite inside a pencil matters more than the wooden exterior. In a world obsessed with physical perception, let's not forget what's really important. Character, values, principles. These are the foundation of what we present to the world and to the people around us. Strive to be kind.
The pencil lets us erase any mistakes. To fix what's wrong. And correcting something we've done is always a good thing. There are no downsides. It's okay to make mistakes. Each error teaches. Mistakes help shape who we become. Erase, learn, write again.
Like a pencil, we are sharpened by challenges, defined by character, and always ready to rewrite.