The beginning—again

There are times when I’m more enamored with the idea of having a website than actually doing what it takes to contribute to it. If I’m being honest with myself, this has been one of the through-lines of my existence. Yet, I come back and always try again and this is one of those times.

I’m not sure what I imagine this space to be. I’d like it to be a repository of sorts. I’m in the midst of a personal reinvention, professionally. Over the past several weeks, it’s become clear that if this reinvention is going to have a chance at success, I need to fully immerse my mind and energy into things that inspire, motivate, and spark creativity and into the day-to-day of whatever this new thing is that I’m trying to build.

No more Reddit. No more fiction books. No more YouTube content that’s just consumable. I use that stuff to tune out—to numb my brain. And after years of it, I feel like my creative ideas are basically nonexistent. Reddit especially has turned into this pit of self-wallowing and clickbaity algorithmic sludge.

If you’ve gotten this far, you’re probably wondering what value you’re getting from this dribble and stream of consciousness. Right now? Nothing. But I’m hoping that, over time, this space turns into something that brings other people value. I’m figuring it out as I go. Maybe you’ll come along for the ride.