Genesis is the beginning or early stages of something evolving. The word refers to the slow burning process of a sprout, representative of an idea, concept, or trait, being bloomed into reality. Genesis has intentions to harp on the creation of any possible thing or event. From the friendships we make from classroom seating arrangements on the first days of school, discovering love for significant others, picking up hobbies for nothing but pure fun and curiosity, all these first beginnings influence our relationships, actions, thoughts, and feelings. The Imperfect Zine hopes to celebrate all the beginnings, no matter what bright light or daunting shadow they bring.
Every beginning has a purpose and reason to the lessons they teach and the steps society takes moving forward, taking into account all of the beginnings we aren’t too fond of. In order for people to learn and grow, as well as be able to set their moral compass aside from societal standards, is to make mistakes. These failures that unwind may not be our proudest moments, but permission to fail is what enables us to become the most authentic and best version of ourselves.
With the season of spring, or new beginnings, this issue welcomes all creatives to look past on the beginnings that led them to be the people they are today.
