New Beginnings, New Stories
Reflecting on mindset shifts, my love of literature & coming home to writing again
A new era?
There hasn’t particularly been a drastic change or a new milestone that’s occurred. In fact, life has been challenging in so many ways. Uncomfortable. But I’ve decided that I’m choosing to step into a kind of new, hopeful beginning for myself. I think usually we wait, especially myself, for certain things to happen or to achieve certain things and a variety of factors to align before we feel like we can comfortably say, we’re in a new chapter. But I’ve decided to step into my own, at least in mindset to the best of my ability. A mindset of enjoying the moment to the maximum while it lasts, being open to new possibilities and trying not to give up even when life hurts. I’m working on increasing my optimism.
This is a new chapter.
Writing has always been a beautiful form of expression that I seem to come running back to, and I always come home to it, no matter where and what I seem to end up doing in my life. We always rediscover each other. We’re like soulmates who met in a past life or star-crossed lovers destined to be with each other, who will always meet again no matter how far we stray. I think it’s always something I will do in one way or another. The way words can evoke emotion, paint a vivid picture in one’s mind, massage the soul, and transport your mind to a world via your imagination is just something I will always treasure. Words have allowed me to travel to places beyond where I can physically travel in this world.
I love literature and I will always express my overexcitement over a book quote. You’ll regularly find me delightedly reciting my favourite quotes from books, TV shows and movies as if they belong in famous speeches, plays, as if they should be marvelled over as they hang up in frames inside galleries — and if it were up to me, they definitely would be. In general, I love to learn, study, to analyse the deeper intricate meanings of things and that’s where I think my love for literature comes from. I think it’s because I’m an overthinker who likes to dive deep beneath the surface. I love how words can heal a wound but also stab and sting wounds at the same time. I find the effect that words can have on the psyche fascinating.
I deeply craved having a home to speak about all of my interests, a central place to free my mind and if someone finds joy in it, that’s a great bonus. I have started many online adventures and blogs in the past, some still in existence, some of them I’ve outgrown or were just a learning curve but ultimately all branches are an extension of me. No regrets, just experimenting, having fun and learning.
I don’t document my memories and thoughts enough (at least publicly). It can be nice to look back and observe your evolution. I took a bit of a break from writing and creating for myself because I like it to feel very authentic. Also, taking breaks allows me to get new inspiration. Sometimes you really do need to step away to gain more clarity and perspective which can ultimately improve your craft. I hope to write more about my hobbies, love of books and literature, psychology, TV shows, fashion and maybe hints of lifestyle here and there. I want to take you on part of my journey to becoming a better version of myself.
As you grow your interests, sometimes change and new layers are sometimes added to who you are. With time, although the journey has been quite weird, uncomfortable, and not straightforward, I think I’m being moulded into the woman I’m supposed to become.
In all honesty, I just deeply desired a place to talk freely about my love for iced chai lattes, aesthetic coffee shops with pastries, books, autumn, and my deep longing to travel to particular places. Whatever I please. A place where I can ramble about areas that I’m passionate about, such as Psychology.
So, here’s an invitation to a door into my mind. ‘My Mind Palace’ — (a term I learnt from Sherlock)
Honey, I’m home.
Here’s to a fresh chapter of learning, growing, writing, sharing my passions and trying to regain a zest for life again. Here’s to uncovering more parts of my undiscovered identity. Writing when I feel excited to share. If you want to come along on an adventure, this blog is for you.
