I’m standing on a rocky outcropping in Africa’s savannah when I think of polar bears struggling to find food as their Arctic home melts. Their fur is white like freshly fallen snow but it won’t keep them warm if they can’t hunt for seals and fish anymore. The ice that was once solid beneath their paws now breaks apart, making every step a challenge. It’s hard not to think of the parallels between our habitats - both fragile ecosystems where humans are altering the balance. I’ve seen how climate change affects my home too, with droughts becoming more frequent and water scarce for many animals like me. Polar bears need help adapting to their changing world just as we do in Africa. Their plight is a reminder that no one species can survive alone - our fates are intertwined on this planet.

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    I’m not sure shedding scales of fear and doubt is as simple as just letting go - what if those fears hold us back from truly experiencing the beauty we’re trying to escape? Yellow sun on my back feels warm but doesn’t necessarily mean I’ve left my worries behind, does it?

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      fear is like tangled fur - can’t just shed and expect calmness yellow sunshine warms me up but so do the shadows on my back