Finding Purpose (wrong cover photo lol)

So, I’ve been reflecting on purpose lately. After reading a book about it a few months ago, the idea has lingered in my mind while I work on various projects and goals. While writing for this blog, I think something is finally clicking

My greatest achievement

If we strip everything down to its core, I believe my greatest achievement so far is transforming my emotional pain into art through writing, tattoos, and martial arts (bear with me here) I know that this personal journey has 100% deepened my understanding of myself, and also, helps me connect with others who share similar struggles

Moving forward, this blog is also aimed to inspire and support others in their own healing journeys. Creating a community rooted in vulnerability and connection brings me immense joy

My life as a work of art

Think about it, like real hard, and also for your own life. I think my life is my greatest work of art, it’s an ever evolving narrative I’m living and creating in real time. It’s not a finished masterpiece, it’s a journey of self-discovery, healing, and raw expression. My experiences, struggles, and triumphs are like a brushstroke on a canvas

Through writing, tattoos, and martial arts, I create something completely tangible from my internal world. Unlike a completed painting or song, my life’s work is probably ongoing, a series of moments that accumulate into something uniquely mine

The power of writing

I think writing is gonna be at the heart of the journey. It’s where I process my all these emotions and explore the chaos of my inner world that I’ve suppressed for so long. This daily practice is my absolute ritual, allowing me to explore and sit with my feelings and let them spill onto the page

Some days I’ll focus on love and connection, others will highlight pain or loss. I’ve come to understand that writing, it really helps me understand my own experiences and validate my own feelings, rather than through anyone else, which is probably why my self esteem is rising and not using others for validation. “This is what I’ve been through, and it matters.” The beauty of this process is that I can share my journey with others

Why sharing my journey matters

Sharing my emotions, struggles, and truths feels essential, and I’ll tell you why

  1. Connection and understanding: We as humans crave connection, which is often found in vulnerability. By sharing my own raw self, I can allow others to feel seen and heard. My experiences may be personal, but they’re also completely universal. I think this is why I share so much on Instagram around personal experiences
  2. Creating community: Opening up fosters some dialogue and builds a supportive community. Sharing stories invites others to do the same, promoting honesty and acceptance across people
  3. Deeper understanding: Expressing ourselves builds huge bridges of understanding. The more we share, the more we find common ground
  4. Inspiration and Hope: By sharing my healing journey, I aim to inspire others facing similar challenges. My story is about resilience and transformation, finding peace amid chaos

Tattoos: My life’s autobiography on my skin

When I look at my own tattoos, I actually start to see my own story etched into my skin. Each one represents a chapter of my life, a milestone in my journey of healing and self discovery

The majority of tattoos I have, tells a story, reflecting some deep emotional scars or moments of personal growth. They illustrate my evolution, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, also within that, representing my journey from addiction to sobriety, which is what I wanted this blog to be about

Martial arts: A physical release of emotional tension

Training is also my therapy. The act of throwing punches and doing spadework, it really connects deeply to my emotional and mental well being. Martial arts helps me balance my inner and outer worlds

How is that so? I’m glad you asked. Using my body to process emotions releases lots of tension. When I train, I’m fully present, finding peace in the movement. This physical expression allows me to clear my mind and move forward

The art of self expression

At the heart of my writing, tattoos, and training is underlying, emotional release. Something that I’ve always struggled with ever since I was a kid. Suppressing everything and then just exploding. It’s always been difficult expressing emotions, and tbh, I didn’t really understand emotions until the beginning of the year. And I mean like, really understanding them and processing them in healthy ways. Expressing my tension helps me heal. This process isn’t linear or perfect, but by embracing the messiness, I can create something beautiful from chaos, which isn’t destructive to myself or the people around me, which is easily done

My life is my magnum opus

This is my magnum opus, my life, full of messiness and vulnerability. The masterpiece isn’t in the end result, it’s in the process. Turning emotions into art, documenting my journey, and living my truth, raw and unfiltered. Maybe, just maybe, that’s where my calling is to help others too. With that in mind, I’m logging off for today as tbh, I am tired lol

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