Mixed Feelings
There are days when nothing goes as planned. Times when all I want is to give up, sit back, and just stop trying. But these are also the moments that test me. That push me to hang on. Patience — a powerful word. Sometimes it helps. Sometimes it doesn’t. There are days when I feel like writing endlessly. And days when I don’t want to touch a word. There’s always this burning quest to succeed — but on my own terms. People say visibility is everything. “Be everywhere. Be loud. Be seen.” But I’m not built like that. I use social media, but sparingly. Just enough to share what matters. I hate the trend of people following, then unfollowing. Why do it in the first place? Social media feels more like a hype game than a space for honest creativity. I keep cribbing. I get irritated, disappointed, discouraged — especially when I see others moving forward while I still feel stuck. And then I pause, take a deep breath and remind myself: Don’t Give Up. It's easy to cry an...