Why Blog?

Introduction

I've been pondering how to start this blog and step into something I've wanted to do for years but neglected to take it anywhere. It makes sense to start with myself and why I'm here.

My Journey to Blogging

Since I was young, I have loved being creative, and my interests were broad. I could find something interesting and worth further exploration anywhere. As a teenager and through college, I found that I loved writing, and the confidence of others' approval pushed me to keep doing it. Writing came naturally to me in a structured environment. I thoroughly enjoyed being able to express myself in various styles of writing. 

Once I graduated and left that structured learning environment behind, I struggled to keep writing because I didn't know what to write about anymore. Writing about myself was a struggle, and I didn't feel like I had anything interesting to write about. My love for various topics persisted, but it wasn't fun anymore; it was stressful and made me feel lost. I tried to pigeonhole myself into just one focus, hoping it would give me some clarity and that I could move forward on one distinct path. It worked for a short time, being able to devote my energy to something specific. Still, I was longing for all of the other things I enjoyed. 

Dealing with this feeling of being lost and feeling like I had mental strings tacked up everywhere, I was starting to feel drained and retreated into myself. After months, I decided I couldn't tamp down my interests, as frustrating as it could be sometimes, and I knew the first step was therapy.

After many sessions, my therapist could sense that I was artistic, but I had mentioned how I was struggling with it because I had so many interests and couldn't really see where I fit into the world. There were so many things I found interesting, and I wanted to explore them all without becoming overwhelmed. The negative feelings I developed about my numerous passions made me think it was a problem and that I was at a disadvantage because of it. 

It's a journey, but as it stands now, I don't believe it's a bad thing anymore. I can take on multiple points of view and analyze from different angles. My thirst for knowledge and creativity was itching under my skin again, but I wasn't sure what to do with it!

After some self-reflection and more therapy sessions, I knew I needed to start creating and writing again. I wanted a place where I could express what I'm learning about the various topics I'm interested in at my leisure without any pressure. So naturally, I thought, why not start a blog?

Goals for the Blog

I am by no means a professional, but I believe that knowledge and education are extremely important. They're a vital piece of my life, as I know they are for so many others. One of my favorite aspects of having a platform is sharing and growing a community where conversations are fulfilling and new ideas are generated. 

Topics I Plan to Cover

• Personal anecdotes that relate to broader themes

• Literature, book trends, reviews, etc.

• Science: mental health, psychology, environment

• Music

This list will grow and change as I do.