The Rise Insight is delighted to announce that The Art of Being Yourself by Sheikh Mohammad Safi has been officially nominated for the prestigious TRI Literary Awards 2025 (Season 03) under the category of Literary Fiction. This well-deserved recognition celebrates not only the literary merit of the book but also its deep emotional resonance and social relevance.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Sheikh Mohammad Safi for this remarkable achievement. The nomination itself is a testament to the author’s ability to craft a story that transcends mere words on paper, reaching into the hearts and minds of readers from all walks of life. In a world that often demands conformity, The Art of Being Yourself stands as a beacon of authenticity, courage, and self-exploration.

Sheikh Mohammad Safi has given readers a deeply human narrative through the journey of Kabir Sheikh—a young man burdened by expectations, suffocated by societal molds, and haunted by the gnawing emptiness of living a life dictated by others. Through Kabir’s introspective journey, Safi captures the universal struggle of identity, the crushing weight of pretending, and the quiet desperation that so many experience yet rarely voice.

The Rise Insight’s TRI Literary Awards selection committee found The Art of Being Yourself to be a profoundly moving and timely work, one that reflects the very ethos of what the TRI Awards seek to honor—literature that inspires reflection, challenges norms, and sparks dialogue about the human condition. In an era where mental health, self-acceptance, and emotional authenticity are finally receiving the attention they deserve, this book offers a powerful, unflinching look at the internal battles we so often fight in silence.

What sets this novel apart, and why it captured the attention of the TRI Awards panel, is its raw honesty and refusal to offer easy answers. Safi does not write to preach or to fix; he writes to explore, to understand, and to illuminate the complexity of simply being. The journey of Kabir Sheikh is messy, painful, and beautiful—just like life itself. The novel invites readers to witness breakdowns, epiphanies, and small moments of grace that ultimately lead toward healing and self-realization.

The selection committee commended Sheikh Mohammad Safi’s literary craftsmanship—the evocative prose, the authentic voice, and the subtle yet powerful depiction of existential struggle. The quiet symbolism woven throughout the narrative, such as the encounter with the tea seller and the cryptic message from a long-lost friend, serve as reminders that sometimes the smallest moments can ignite the most profound change.

Moreover, The Art of Being Yourself resonates strongly with young adults and anyone who has ever felt like an outsider in their own life. The novel’s ability to touch upon themes of loneliness, identity, purpose, and mental health with both sensitivity and candor makes it a work of enduring significance in the landscape of contemporary literary fiction.

The TRI Literary Awards are not just about recognizing good writing; they are about honoring stories that matter—stories that speak to the soul of our times. Sheikh Mohammad Safi’s work embodies this mission, offering a mirror to those who have lost themselves in the expectations of others, and a gentle nudge toward rediscovering the quiet art of being truly oneself.

Once again, we congratulate Sheikh Mohammad Safi on this incredible nomination. We celebrate his voice, his courage, and his literary contribution. The Art of Being Yourself is more than just a novel—it is an invitation to heal, to question, and above all, to live authentically.

We wish him continued success in this literary journey and eagerly await the results of the TRI Literary Awards 2025 Season 03.

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