The Swaying Queen

Written voice. Humble nib.

The Weight of the Quiet Hope

There were prayers I whispered on quiet commutes, carrying nothing but the fragile hope that one day, life would meet me where my dreams had already gone.

Just me by the window, the steady hum of the bus, and the same familiar streets slipping by—so often they began to feel like silent witnesses to every worry I never spoke aloud.

Some days, all I had was the rest of the ride and a small promise tucked into my heart: keep going. I didn’t know when things would change. I only knew I had to believe they would.

Now, when I think back to those rides, I realize I wasn’t just traveling home. I was slowly making my way toward the life I’d been praying for.

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I am a LEARNER IN AN OPEN SOCIETY. Working to understand, engage and deal with the vast majority of human behavior: in a way that helps to shape our future. With utmost passion in foreign affairs, social science, education and learning, law and order, high heels, wines and spirits, and cats. I love reading books. Sun Tzu has been an ultimate one for me. I have no idea what I’d do with myself if there were no books to read — they’re an essential part of work and play for me, and without them, I’d probably be a very different person.

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About Me

I am a lifelong learner in an open society, driven by a deep curiosity about human behavior and how understanding it can help shape a better future.

My passions span foreign affairs, literature, the social sciences, education, law and order, diplomacy, national defense, foreign languages particularly French, music, film, technology, travel, textiles, high heels, wines and spirits, and, of course, cats.

Books have always been at the center of both my work and my life. I am especially drawn to works on strategy, history, and human nature, with The Art of War by Sun Tzu remaining one of my enduring favorites. I cannot imagine a life without books—they are both my greatest teachers and my favorite companions. Reading continually broadens my perspective, challenges my assumptions, and inspires me to learn, think, and engage more deeply with the world.

Cheers!

Bernadette :)