Sofia Sciortino

Imposter Syndrome

When you look up in a sky full of stars, you find your eyes drawn to the brightest of them all. But when you look at a sea of people, which ones shine the brightest? It is so easy to fall into imposter syndrome. The feeling of never living up to your own expectations. It is such an immense fear that consumes the best of us. This piece reflects on the feeling of perceiving oneself. Your goals, passions, and accomplishments, starring them in the face and confronting them. While one may be spilling over with passion, there will always be a looming feeling of inadequacy.