30th July 2024
A lot of my daily blog readers often ask me, how do I manage to post a blog regularly every day, how do I manage the time & energy to do it without fail & why do I do it, what inspires me to do it?
I write because I have no choice. I can’t not write, it’s the call of my soul, it’s what makes me happy.
…I’m not interested in fame nor adulation.
…I’m not fascinated by awards and trophies.
…I’m not excited by the glory and legacy.
…I write because I adore the craft.
…I write to capture and clarify my thoughts.
…I write to heal my wounds.
…I write to fill my hours with joy.
…I write to spread good cheer & positivity, to give a ray of hope & to rekindle faith in this supposedly (but not true) gloomy world.
I write to share a message, that each of us can do towering work and become stronger, healthier, happy and more alive.
I write to serve, To inspire, To provoke people to act on their wishes, to follow their passion, to achieve their desires and dreams and to fulfill the purpose they have been sent here for.
Lawrence Yeo’s, ‘More to That’ is one of my favourite blogs. In his post ‘Write for Yourself, and Wisdom Will Follow,’ he writes something beautiful that I highly relate to –
“The power of writing is not about the praise you receive from others.
It’s about the realization that a kinder and wiser version of yourself is accessible whenever you need that person the most.
Whenever I have put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard), I have often surprised myself.
I have uncovered thoughts and feelings I didn’t know I had. I’ve found clarity in confusion and hope in moments of doubt.
I’ve also realized that it’s through writing that we can access a part of ourselves that’s more patient, more understanding, and often wiser than we realize.
Of course, staring at a blank paper or a screen is never easy. It’s challenging to face our thoughts honestly. But when we do so, we create a dialogue with our best selves – the version of us that we aspire to be.”
If you are not doing it already, I encourage you to write not just as a means of communication but as a pathway to better understanding yourself and for your personal growth. Whether it’s journaling, creative writing, or even jotting down quick notes, let your words be a mirror reflecting your innermost wisdom.
Don’t overthink it, just start writing.
Great musicians find their music in jam sessions – unstructured, no planning, just seeing what happens.
I think good writing is the same. If you think about it too much, you’ll be stuck. Start with one good sentence and see where it goes.
Write & stay blessed forever.