Hi friends—
It’s been a few months.
Last summer, Kelly and I rejoiced in what would become our “Summer of YES” — lots of adventuring (safely), being with friends, staying up late, and enjoying vaccinated life. Then grad school started and I began immersing myself in that.
I kept wanting to come back to sharing my thoughts and ideas here, but time and again I chose to prioritize something else. There seems to always be something else to do :)
Yes, I continue to dance with my known patterns of perfectionism and fear of being judged, but I actually don’t want to give those aspects of me that much weight. I’m not a victim here. I actively, repeatedly have chosen to live my life offline— which is part of why I don’t feel pressure to post on any kind of social media. Sometimes the whole endeavor of sharing online feels like a distraction from actually living my life.
And yet, something in me has missed this space. I’ve felt a yearning to get back on the horse and “think in public”. Frankly, at this stage, it’s mostly for me and my growth. I want to be a writer who shares his thinking. I want to document my inner journey as it evolves. I also want to create value for people who find me online.
I am committed to creating a body of work.
Special thanks to May, Prab, Ben, Alex, and John for keeping me accountable :)
What to expect
I am counting on this entry opening the floodgates to more sharing of ideas. More memories. More stories. More vulnerability.
Last year I posted weekly for several months. This time I’m going to experiment with length, cadence, and content. The overarching goal is to explore and stretch my voice, not refine it.
My writing is meant to be messy. Imperfect. Evolving. Just like me.
I’m okay with not knowing what this is yet.
You are welcome to join me on this journey. I’d love to hear from you.
And if this isn’t for you, feel free to unsubscribe.
Loving you,
Leland
Glad to see you back! Really looking forward to your writing.