"That’s another beautiful part of writing: it surprises you. It’s like sitting down for a date with someone you really like—you don’t know where the conversation will go, but you’re pretty sure it’s going to be good"
Damn that made me smile. I resonate with that so deeply.
Words cannot express how much I enjoyed reading this, thank you
As someone who really like to write in a professional context, I really believe that writing helps to see through your own bullshit.
I think you are into something, I think I am scared to see my own personal bullshit. How did you get started? Are you going through the jugular from the get go by trying to answer the most important question in your mind? Are you using random prompt? Reflecting on your day?
"That’s another beautiful part of writing: it surprises you. It’s like sitting down for a date with someone you really like—you don’t know where the conversation will go, but you’re pretty sure it’s going to be good."
"I mean: you’re the only person you’re definitely stuck with for life, so you might as well get to know yourself, right?"
"Feeling seen (by myself and others): I show love by making others feel seen, and I feel loved when I feel seen. To write is to look at myself, so writing is an act of love towards myself. I write publicly to help others feel seen. Our lives are not that unique—we all have similar feelings in different contexts. Writing is a mirror for others to observe notice feelings while looking through the lens of my experience." - I love this so much!!!! I love that you use the same title as Joan Didion! I love your Substack!
"That’s another beautiful part of writing: it surprises you. It’s like sitting down for a date with someone you really like—you don’t know where the conversation will go, but you’re pretty sure it’s going to be good"
Damn that made me smile. I resonate with that so deeply.
Words cannot express how much I enjoyed reading this, thank you
As someone who really like to write in a professional context, I really believe that writing helps to see through your own bullshit.
I think you are into something, I think I am scared to see my own personal bullshit. How did you get started? Are you going through the jugular from the get go by trying to answer the most important question in your mind? Are you using random prompt? Reflecting on your day?
I am curious to understand your approach.
"That’s another beautiful part of writing: it surprises you. It’s like sitting down for a date with someone you really like—you don’t know where the conversation will go, but you’re pretty sure it’s going to be good."
"I mean: you’re the only person you’re definitely stuck with for life, so you might as well get to know yourself, right?"
obsessed with this essay!!!!
"Feeling seen (by myself and others): I show love by making others feel seen, and I feel loved when I feel seen. To write is to look at myself, so writing is an act of love towards myself. I write publicly to help others feel seen. Our lives are not that unique—we all have similar feelings in different contexts. Writing is a mirror for others to observe notice feelings while looking through the lens of my experience." - I love this so much!!!! I love that you use the same title as Joan Didion! I love your Substack!
I love this so much - you articulated *exactly* why writing feels so good
love this ♡
This was fantastic