Staying sane as an almost-thirty modern woman requires a delicate balance between being self aware and engaged, yet impervious and carefree. With dating, evolving friendships, life goals, and the likes of single adulthood, maintaining a zen state of mind can be challenging. None of us want to epitomize this:
The impetus to start writing came from major life changes that had me shook for a good year. The main one being that I broke up with my boyfriend of four years whom I loved dearly, and although it was a remarkably positive experience (for a breakup), it was a tough time where I questioned everything I knew to be true about knowing myself up until that point. Dramatic, I know, but it's true.
After some serious reflection and solitude — including an enlightening tarot card reading by a tell-it-like-it-is Hawaiian lady — I started to feel like myself again, centered and grounded.
Throughout the process, sharing my perspectives and realizations with friends was both cathartic and clarifying, so I kept telling myself I would write some of it down. I figure if my tiny discoveries and random thoughts resonate with at least one person, they might be worth sharing.
When I was in a pickle or two last year, I stumbled upon a few stories that hit home at just the right time. I’m forever grateful for the generosity and openness of these strangers. Whether or not I agreed with their perspectives, it allowed me to anchor my own thoughts which ultimately helped me hear my inner voice more clearly.
There is no end goal with this project. It’s more of an exploration into writing and vulnerability, the latter being something I believe is very important in our ever disconnected world.
If you have something to contribute or would like to discuss further, all conversations welcome — tinydiscos@gmail.com.