Back to the Future

So how was it with that quote from the previous post - “the hardest part is taking the first step,” right? You really can’t sum it up any better. A year ago, two posts showed up here and then suddenly... silence. Why?

I think pretty much all of us know this feeling. We set ourselves some noble goal, want to do something for ourselves, maybe we even slowly start working on it - and then BAM, we fall right back into old habits. For the past year, writing another post was constantly sitting in my head as this task to check off, like I HAVE to write something. And that only made it more and more overwhelming, keeping me stuck in place. What exactly should this look like, how am I supposed to handle it, what if I start and quit halfway through, blah blah blah. It’s not brain surgery, it’s just writing a blog. I don’t even know if anyone will read this - so why am I stressing so much? Classic self-sabotage: putting obstacles in your own way so you have an excuse to do nothing.

Somewhere along the way, I lost sight of why this blog was created in the first place. Thanks to this break, it’s clear that I’m not someone who has everything figured out, who doesn’t struggle with anything, who doesn’t sabotage themselves. This blog wasn’t meant to be for me, but for people who are looking for answers. I’m on that journey too, and I simply want to share what I come across - because maybe it’ll help someone. Neglecting the blog came from my ego: thinking everything has to be perfect, have a specific form, worrying someone might laugh at what I write here or judge me for it. I don’t want to give in to that anymore. I have something to say and I want to help others. Life doesn’t have to be about fighting it every single day and being exhausted all the time. I’m slowly starting to see that myself, so I want to share it.

My idea for passing on the knowledge I’m gaining is to combine it with pop culture. Books, TV shows, movies, games - there’s something for everyone, and each of these can be inspiring in its own way. I want to connect those two worlds to make certain topics easier to understand. Maybe that’ll give someone their famous AHA MOMENT. Enough holding myself back - it’s time to look ahead and take action.

The main goal is to create — let’s say, to start with — one longer piece a month, focused on a specific topic and, if possible, connected to a fitting pop culture work. These will be my own, subjective connections — the ones I notice and can use as examples. On top of that, every two weeks in the “Little Sunshine” section, I want to recommend something worth checking out. Most of the time, these will be titles that lift your spirits. Less often, things that take you on a heavier journey and give that cathartic effect. And finally, so the blog doesn’t fade into oblivion again and to show that SOMETHING is actually happening here, I plan to post small bits every day. Alternating between an inspiring story, a quote, something from the world of nature, a recipe for something tasty and easy, a song that puts you in a positive vibe, or a handful of positive, current news. If I can find any. Well, I will. I have to — otherwise I’ll end up putting this whole thing on hold again!!

Do you remember that scene? And how about you - are you ready?!

When I start - it definitely won’t be another year from now. At the same time, I’m not going to box myself into strict deadlines. I want to take it easy. But I do want to reach you, and I believe I will. While I’m at it, I should mention that I write my posts in Polish, and I use AI to help translate them into other languages. I hope that won’t be an issue for you. Sorry in advance for any translation hiccups or mistakes. Feel free to point out anything that could be improved if you spot it.

This blog will also be an experiment. If what I believe in, combined with good intentions, actually works, then this content will reach the right people - the ones who need it. You, if you’re reading this. And I know that deep down, you’re looking for something better too. Something that would bring you some peace. Hope. I truly believe you’ll find it right here. That I’ll manage to reach your soul and bring a little light into it.

Alright, that’s all for today. Buckle up - because it won’t just be Marty and Doc messing with the future. We’ve got a wild ride ahead of us too!!