Unpolished

Because not everything has to be perfect to be worth sharing.

“In a world where nobody really knows anything, you have the incredible freedom to continually reinvent yourself and forge new paths, no matter how strange. Embrace your weird self. There is no one right answer… only better questions.”

— Tim Ferriss, Tribe of Mentors

“If the conditions don’t suit you, leave.”

— Epictetus

Starting a blog has been on my mind for years. I won’t lie, I was and still am a little scared.

I began journaling back in 2016. Looking at it now, it doesn’t feel like that long ago. As I look back through old entries, I realize how much material I’ve collected, little snapshots of my life.

A lot of people think of journaling as a dark corner where you hide your feelings from the world. And sure, sometimes it is. There are things I don’t think I will ever share publicly. My journals aren’t just about the lows, they’re about the highs as well. Writing has been my way of finding balance. When I stop, life feels heavier. When I write, even if it’s messy, I feel lighter. It’s become therapy in its own way.

Putting this out into the world still feels intimidating. I don’t really know what to expect from this blog, and maybe that’s the point.

At the end of the day, people will judge me no matter what. I’m okay with that. Because somewhere out there, someone might read this and feel less alone. And if even one person finds something in this; one line, one thought, one spark that helps them keep going, then it’s worth it. We all need to care a little less about what other people think of us. Don’t believe everything you think. Get out of your own way. 

So here I am. Writing. Sharing.