I started this blog to document my journey of growth through the rapids of life. We all begin as driftwood, floating along with the current from childhood.
As we grow, we gather knowledge and skills that help us steer our
course more effectively. Ideally, by adulthood, we’ve built ourselves up as boats capable of navigating life’s challenges. But as I’ve learned, this becomes difficult if you don’t cultivate the right mindset. The truth is, life demands constant learning and self-sufficiency from us. While friends, family, and connections are important, we can only rely on ourselves to develop into the people we want to become. No one can do the work for us.
In today’s world of instant gratification and dwindling patience, the spirit of Kaizen—continuous, incremental improvement, is lost to many. Learning a new language, mastering an instrument, or changing careers may seem like pipe dreams for many who aren’t willing to put in the long-term effort.
I’m no stranger to procrastination—I’ve struggled with motivation myself, but life is too short for regrets. I didn’t truly grasp this until my late 20s, but as the saying goes, ‘The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the second-best time is now. With that in mind, I decided to cultivate a new tree with crochet, a hobby that, at first, seemed a world apart from the more abstract concepts of life and self-development. My first project was a store-bought Amigurumi that ended up looking like Frankenstein’s monster, but I was still proud of completing it, knowing that with time, I’d only see improvements as I continued on this journey.
So instead of being discouraged by the challenges of a new path, I’ve focused on finding joy in creation and the satisfaction of learning something from every new project. I look forward to learning more and sharing what I learn with you along the way, and hope you will share back with me when you find your own inspiration.
As I wrap up this post, I want to turn the focus to you. I’d love to hear what you’re working on or what you’re hoping to improve, no matter how big or small. Let’s take that first step together.