I’m sitting in a café now, ready to write something, and I start with this: A blank page, a pen, and an untitled piece. That’s exactly what I want. Right?
But why the hell should I even write when I don’t know where to start? The answer is simple: I enjoy writing. So, shall we begin? Hell yes, we definitely will. And guess what? We’ll put the title at the end. I have a few titles in mind already, but no—let’s delay it until the end. In the end, it will either make complete sense, or it won’t. You know, Linkin Park style.
Time to start a new paragraph, but my mind’s still blank. I sip warm water from the bottle as I grip my pen. This AI-powered robotic pen writes marvelously, lettering all by itself. One day, this will be digitally transliterated into a blog or social media post. Ah yes, my crunchy chicken burger just arrived, but it can wait—my writing cannot.
The bliss of writing something, whether useful or useless, makes your mind creative, even when you don’t know what the hell you’re writing. I’ve already filled a page in this diary, from absolutely nothing. The point is simple: when you want to do something, start. There’s no perfect time or idea—you just need to begin. I wanted to type, but I didn’t have my laptop. So, I searched my bag and found this diary and pen. If I hadn’t found them, I would’ve typed on my phone, or borrowed a pen and paper. The will to start is what matters—procrastinate on laziness instead.
So, the ask is simple: start where you are and with what you have. You can add the title later. Don’t worry about when or how it will end. Enjoy the journey, and let the destination take care of itself. This is the essence of the Bhagavad Gita as well. I stress it again—enjoy the journey.
There are countless books about measuring success, reaching your destination, finding your vision, and all that. Eventually, people realize it’s all nonsense—it’s about savoring the journey. That’s why Mark Manson’s The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck* became an instant bestseller. It echoed the core idea: enjoy the journey and forget the outcome. Ironically, it’s something the Bhagavad Gita said 5,000 years ago.
So here we are—crafted content from nothing. And yes, we now have a title: The Art of Writing from Nothing. Now, I’ll enjoy that chicken burger while it lasts. Cheers.
