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Summary

Lalitha Brahma reflects on the realization of their writing audience through the process of participating in a writing challenge and responding to a prompt about the purpose of writing.

Abstract

Prompted by a 30-day writing challenge on Medium and a specific writing prompt by Ann Venkataraman, Lalitha Brahma embarks on a journey of self-discovery as a writer. Initially filled with nervousness and doubt about producing content, Brahma finds inspiration and clarity after receiving a quick response from Venkataraman. The challenge leads Brahma to articulate the audience they write for: individuals who value life as a gift, strive for personal growth, and embrace holistic living. Brahma concludes the piece by expressing gratitude for the brain stimulation and self-awareness gained through the writing process and invites readers to engage with their work and subscribe for more insights.

Opinions

  • Brahma acknowledges the initial uncertainty about their ability to write 500 words in response to the Day 1 Prompt but overcomes it through the writing process.
  • The author emphasizes writing for personal satisfaction and mental stimulation rather than a specific audience, which shifts as they reflect on their published articles.
  • Brahma values the importance of integrating body, emotions, and mind, and encourages the development of a growth mindset and self-awareness.
  • The piece suggests that writing can be a tool for self-mastery and can help individuals navigate major life transitions.
  • Brahma expresses appreciation for the writing challenge and the opportunity to decipher their writing purpose, highlighting the role of prompts in stimulating thought and creativity.
  • The author encourages reader interaction by inviting comments and insights, showing a desire for community and engagement beyond passive consumption of their work.
  • Brahma promotes their other content, including articles and a podcast, indicating a multifaceted approach to sharing their insights and connecting with their audience.

I Never Knew Whom I Was Writing For Until I Wrote This Piece

Ask and Dig Deeper to Answer

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This piece of writing is sprouting in response to the following article that showed up as “Recommended For You” by Medium in the last week of March 2023.

After I read this, I said to my Sixty two year old “Don’t like to get pressured” Self:

“Hey, Lalitha. This challenge seems interesting. Let’s try.”

I know it feels weird to read “Let’s” instead of “Let me”. Right?

I agree with you. But that is what came up. LOL.

Today when I read the following article by Ann Venkataraman

My curiosity jumped like a rabbit to quickly read and register the contents and show up to this challenge. As is evident from the comments section, I typed my questions in the comments section and went for my afternoon nap. While napping I was nervous and doubtful.

You might wonder why nervous and doubtful.

Nervous for no reason ( haha…I am a Human Being and it is normal right.) Now that I have accepted, feel sleep-enriched, and alert let’s find out why I was doubtful.

Doubtful if I can come up with 500 words. I want to write in response to the Prompt given by Ann Venkataraman but I don’t think I have a clear response or content to answer OR Participate in the following Day 1 Prompt. At this moment I also don’t want to create my prompt. :

Whom do you write for? Not just why…

OK. After I got up, unexpectedly Ann responded to my answer so quickly that my “Inspired Self “ made up her ( not our …LOL… I want to take personal responsibility) mind to just show up to the Laptop, login to the Medium account and the rest needs no explanation.

Coming back to the prompt:

To be honest, as a writer who started writing for my inner satisfaction and mental stimulation, I never thought seriously about whom I am writing for.

Now after seeing my 232 articles published in Medium Publications, I want to address this question by trusting that I have the answer but I must dig deeper thereby replacing my doubt with faith.

I am writing for:

That person who values life, not in general but as a gift from his/her parents

That person who wants to consciously integrate his/her Body, Emotions, and Mind(BEM)

That person who values his/her Self-Talk and consciously gets better by using some tools like Affirmations, Chanting, Journaling, and mindfulness meditation.

That person who wants to consider/try moving from a “Fixed Mindset” to a “Growth Mindset”.

That person who builds upon her/his “Self-Awareness” Muscle while moving through major life transformations like Single to Married to parent to Empty nester OR from an employee to Self-Employed.

To that person who values gratitude, compassion, love, forgiveness, Spirituality, grit, honesty, and fairness.

To that person who understands that holistic combination of Internal (within the body) and External ( Outside the body) living by an Acronym “BEMERI” B- Healthy Body, E-Embracing Emotions, M- Clarity of Mind, E-clean Environment, R-Enriching Relationship, I-creating mental models with Ideas, and concepts) can bring joy.

I hope I have expressed myself clearly so far and yay! I have made it! Over 500 words now. Not bad. Thank you, Ann Venkataraman, for stimulating my brain and helping to dig deeper and decipher for whom I am writing.

GnanVi_Speaks I thought you may like this challenge and want to participate.

I wrote the following article expecting some claps because I did spend some time analyzing and putting my heart and soul into it. I would appreciate sharing your insights and comments even if you don’t feel like clapping.

Here are some interesting, amazing articles from amazing writers, that you might want to check:

How My Biggest Mistakes Became My Lessons For Growth Donnette Anglin

That’s Enough Monkey Business — Stop! Sanghita Pal

How Meditation Rewires Your Brain For Peak Mental Performance (Science-Backed) Jari Roomer

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