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Sara da Encarnação's avatar

There’s something very honest in this. I don’t know if it’s neglect so much as pressure. The moment we introduce goals, especially visible ones like subscribers, the structure around us starts to reorganize how we write, often without us noticing it happening.

Returning to intention isn’t just a personal decision, it’s a way of resisting that pressure consciously. What you’re describing feels less like losing your direction and more like becoming aware of what tries to shape it. Which in many ways is far more difficult.

Odel Asseille's avatar

Now you named it,I should admit this is far more difficult. It’s no longer writing just for myself, but for my subscribers and the people I want to engage with. And I have to do it without losing my voice and purpose.

Thank you, Sara !

Sara da Encarnação's avatar

The point is exacly that: writing with the knowledge others are reading without loosing our voice and pourpose. My everyday job :)

Odel Asseille's avatar

It's mine now too 😊🫩

Sara da Encarnação's avatar

you will succeed :)

Odel Asseille's avatar

Thank you 🫶🏼

You as well ❤️

Nabanita's avatar

This endorsement means a great deal to me Odel! Waiting to read more of your work. 🙏🏾

Odel Asseille's avatar

You are great as writer and as reader. You owned this @Nabanita 🫶🏽

Nabanita's avatar

This lifted my spirits Odel! Have been feeling low. Thank you.

Odel Asseille's avatar

Glad that lifted your spirit. Sometimes we may feel down, it's life. But as you frequently remind us in your texts: you are amazing also 🫶🏽

Sending you love, Nabanita

Nabanita's avatar

Sending you love too!

Gary L Taylor's avatar

An excellent piece. A lot of good recommendations, there.

Odel Asseille's avatar

Thanks @Gary L Taylor. I need to tell you something. I’ll DM you with your permission

Gary L Taylor's avatar

No problem. Feel free.

feelingsundefined's avatar

Thank you for both this text and the recommendations. I have just subscribed to all those you recommended that I hadn't followed yet.❤️

Odel Asseille's avatar

Thanks to you for being part of my little corner. And they’re blessed having you joined their journeys 🥰❤️

John Sheils's avatar

Always a pleasure my friend, looking forward to so much more.

Sattie R's avatar

Thank you for sharing this honest post, the endorsements and honourable mentions 🙏🏼

Your writing calls many in. It will continue to grow.