When I was younger I wrote a book. I do not remember the details of the story however I do remember only allowing one friend to read it (and that is because at the time she was also writing a book). It was a strange dedication – everyday after school we would rush to our dormitory (we were in boarding school) and write and write and write. It carried on for a term (which in high school felt like a lifetime) and once I was done with my story and my friend had read it I threw it away. Just like that.
Why am I sharing this little piece of information with you? Maybe it’s because I’ve never told anyone or maybe it’s because I still cannot understand how I could so easily throw away something that I had given so much attention to. So I am hoping that by sharing my thoughts with whoever may get their hands on this (and that thought is in itself nerve-wrecking) I will be able to appreciate the little things done more and hopefully you will too.
The journey begins…
Each time after I’ve read some inspirational story; attended some inspirational seminar I have always made a mental note to myself about the different things I am going to do and yet I’ve never completed a single one. So after a lot of reflection and thinking (I think A LOT) here is the beginning of my new journey where I hope I am able to share how I plan to find my passion in life and in doing so hopefully help many others find theirs.
So step one – Asking the following question:
What changed to make me start this blog you may ask? Nothing. There was no A-HA! moment; nobody encouraged me (nobody knows I am typing this) except being asked one question at a recent seminar – “What am I waiting for?” If people do not like what I write then they are more than welcome to not read it but if it helps my journey of self-discovery and hopefully helps just one other person then it would definitely be worth not listening to all the self-doubt.
On that note I have hopefully gotten you interested in walking a journey with me and until next week (Yes, this is my self-imposed deadline) ask questions but most importantly do not stop looking for the answers.
mayuri says
Love this Dhiya! Well done on starting whats going to be the rest of your life!
Dhiya says
Thanks May May!
lara says
How very courageous…I admire and want to acknowledge your courage
Dhiya says
Thank you Lara!
Trisha Moodley says
Sometimes you just need a break and a beautiful place , alone to figure everything out. This is your place:-)
Cool stuff Cuzzie
Dhiya says
That is so true, didn’t see it like that. Thanks cuz!
Silindile says
What are we waiting for indeed? Ask the questions…but I’m scared of the answers.
Dhiya says
Yep, we all afraid… Got to conquer those fears Sillie!
Karen Flanagan says
You are such a beautifully wise soul. I relish any opportunity to get inside your head 🙂
Dhiya says
Thank you Karen! No more self-doubt:-)