The emotional exchange between you and me

Daily writing prompt

What change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world?

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Hello dear friends,
I hope this blog finds you in a cheerful mood and curious spirit.

Today’s writing prompt touched a quiet corner of my heart: “What change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world?”

It’s a question that makes me pause and reflect. Not on statistics, views, or shares, but on the heartbeats behind each word I write—the emotional exchange between me and you, my reader.

The Humble Beginning

I began blogging after retirement, a chapter of life that often signals slowing down. But for me, it became a time to ignite —my creativity, curiosity, and connection with others.

Initially, I started writing for myself. It was a way to untangle thoughts, relive memories, and paint the canvas of my soul with colors I hadn’t explored before.

But over time, something beautiful began to happen. My words resonated. Someone messaged saying a poem reminded them of their father. Another commented that a short story of mine made them cry—and feel lighter.

That’s when it struck me: Yes, this blog could be more than a hobby.

A Small Corner of the Internet with a Big Heart

In a world overwhelmed with noise—breaking news, filtered perfection, and rushed opinions—I want my blog to be a pause. A quiet, honest space. A digital bench in a garden, where someone can sit and just feel.

If I could make one change, it would be this:
To make people feel seen, heard, and understood.

It might seem small, but when someone finds a reflection of their own experience in your words, it sparks healing.

When a reader nods, “Yes, that’s exactly how I feel,” a bridge forms. And in that moment, loneliness retreats. Isn’t that a change worth striving for?

Stories That Heal, Poems That Reflect, and Blogs That Breathe

Through my writings—be it reflective essays, nostalgic tales from my youth, or verses woven from emotion—I aim to inspire self-awareness, compassion, and calm.

In today’s hurried life, people rarely stop to introspect. I hope my blog can remind them to slow down, to cherish the scent of morning chai, to laugh at old photos, or to forgive someone after years of silence.

One small blog post can carry ripples.
– A poem on resilience may help someone grieving.
– A story about finding joy in little things may uplift someone battling depression.
– A post on aging with grace may bring hope to someone who feels forgotten.

Encouraging the Creative Spirit in Others

There’s another dimension to this mission—to awaken the dormant artist in people, especially in those who, like me, felt they weren’t “creative” for much of their lives.

I spent years in the world of banking, never once thinking I would become a poet, a storyteller, or a painter. But now I know: creativity isn’t exclusive—it’s universal.

Through my blog, I want to encourage others—retirees, homemakers, professionals, youth—to write, paint, sing, or just express.
To take a leap into creativity, not for fame, but for joy. For self-discovery.

If I can be the nudge that helps someone pick up a paintbrush or write their first poem, that’s a legacy worth leaving.

A Gentle Reminder That We’re Not Alone

More than making noise in the world, I hope my blog makes meaning. A quiet change, like the first light of dawn. Like the scent of wet earth after rain.

I don’t aspire to change governments or reshape economies—but if I can soothe one aching heart, inspire one tired soul, or guide one lost mind toward self-belief, then my blog has made its mark.

And perhaps, one day, a granddaughter will stumble upon these pages and discover not just my words, but the rhythm of my life. And smile.

Let My Blog Be a Lighthouse

So, what change do I hope to make in the world?

– To bring warmth in a cold moment.

– To make reflection fashionable again.

– To remind people that art, kindness, and quiet truths still matter.

Big change? Perhaps not.
But if a single spark of my writing kindles light in another’s life, then that—
It is more than enough.

Thank you for walking beside me on this journey.

BE HAPPY… BE ACTIVE… BE FOCUSED… BE ALIVE

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