Writing As Meditation
This blog is helping reignite the joy of writing within me. I hadn’t realized that I lost it over the years. I was writing because I had to, either for school or work, or not at all. I really like the feeling I have after I write about my own thoughts on topics that interest me. I feel mentally lighter afterward. Like I have just completed a meditation. It is a nice feeling.
I journal fairly often, but that is usually a place where I go to complain. When I am not allowed to speak my thoughts during the day, I put them in my journal at night. I am grateful for that, but it is also a little depressing. This book blog is happier.
I think more people should write about the things that interest them. I was worried to start this blog because, who am I that anyone would care what I have to say? But people are funny creatures. We have a lot in common with each other. Chances are if you are thinking something or if you enjoy something, then someone else does too. And they would like to hear your thoughts.
Writing For Purpose
My blog posts this year will all be centered around self-improvement.
I am on a year-long journey to read 52 books in 2025 to see how my life changes. I think a lot of other people are looking for an improvement in their own life. They can find this through books or some other source. But we have a way of being affected by other people’s journeys. It informs our own.
I started to get pretty busy lately and I was nervous that I would not get to 52 books by the end of this year. I realize it is still only April but my ability to complete this challenge will fully depend on how much other stuff I have going on, which lately has felt out of my control. As I sat back down to read and write recently, I realized how peaceful I felt about this whole experience. It shouldn’t be stressful, it should be wonderful. My only deadlines are self-imposed.
The Love of Reading
I lost the love of reading over the years as well. This was due to the fact that it was always imposed on me by external sources. I wasn’t reading for fun anymore. This reading challenge has brought me back to the joy of it. This is partially because I get to choose where, when, what, how, and why I read. I’m not doing it for anyone else, only for me.
Being Alone With My Thoughts
It is a blessing, too, that I feel no pressure to post. I don’t have many followers waiting for several scheduled weekly posts, I don’t have sponsors like the woman in the book I just read (Hate Follow by Erin Quinn-Kong). I don’t have anyone suggesting the types of books I should read.
Eventually, a community for this project will probably be really nice to have. But it is nice to get my original thoughts down first.
This blog is a place for me to put down these thoughts without the world instantly reacting to them and making me question them. It is like if a songwriter had executives, fans, media, etc. in the room while they write. It probably wouldn’t go too well. Both their attention and intention would be split. There is value in the quietness of one’s own mind. At least to get started.
Messy Bun Book Lover
(Originally posted on Apr. 20, 2025)
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