Shadows are a presence that accompanies us throughout our lives. Sometimes they resemble us closely, appearing almost real. However, more often than not, they fail to represent us accurately. 

In the photo, the girl is doing her utmost to make contact with the tennis ball, aiming to direct it where she wants. We can see that she is beautifully succeeding. Yet, the shadows tell a different story. The deceptive shades make it seem as though she is not doing much at all, and that the ball and her goals remain far apart. 

Similarly, throughout our lives, shadows-those sometimes deceptive reflections of ourselves- can make us appear distant from our true potential. Many may draw assumptions based on these shadows. However, only faith in oneself can guide us to where we truly want to go.
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Photo by Steve of his daughter playing tennis