For the longest time, I never really thought of myself as someone who could “do something” with writing. Sure, I scribbled my thoughts, made little observations about life, and often found humor in everyday situations. To me, it was nothing more than a passing hobby. Something small, something personal.
In fact, whenever someone praised my words, I would almost laugh it off. “It’s just a few lines… it doesn’t mean anything,” I’d tell myself. I believed anyone could do it. I didn’t see it as a gift; I saw it as something ordinary. Looking back, I realize I was blind to the very thing that came most naturally to me.
Life, of course, had me walking paths that were “practical” and expected. Like so many of us, I focused on responsibilities, routines, and the safer choices. But even while I was doing all of that, there was always this quiet pull—those little notes, reflections, and thoughts I’d jot down almost unconsciously. I didn’t value them, but they kept finding their way back to me.
And then came Abstracts by Anita. What started as me simply sharing a few daily reflections turned into something much bigger. People connected. They told me my words made them laugh, made them think, they could relate to it,sometimes even made them feel understood. What I had dismissed as “just small things” became moments of meaning for others. And slowly, I began to see what I had been missing all along: this was more than a hobby. It was a part of me.
Today, I look back at those early doubts with a smile. Because the truth is, sometimes the world notices your gifts before you do. The compliments, the encouragement, the appreciation—they’re not just polite words. They are gentle nudges, reminders that you might be sitting on something special without even realizing it.
So here’s what I’ve learned: there is no harm in switching directions, in embracing something you never thought could be “serious,” and in being different. In fact, the life that feels most fulfilling often comes from choosing to follow the path you once underestimated.
✨ For me, that path is writing. For you, it could be something else. But if the world has been quietly showing you a gift—don’t ignore it. It might just be your true calling.
Blessmesai 