Blog (2023)

Tick-tock, tick-tock.

         In a charming hamlet nestled amidst the rolling hills, there resided a budding wordsmith by the name of Koe Aoki. She found herself grappling with a singular predicament that weighed heavily on her conscience. Each time she settled in to pen her thoughts, she discovered herself ensnared in an unyielding clash with the relentless adversaries of self-doubt and the dreaded affliction known as writer's block. In the midst of the relentless passage of time, Koe Aoki found herself fixated on a blank page, grappling with the daunting task of selecting a topic to pen down, seemingly taunting her as if slyly mocking her valiant struggle. "Again?" Koe Aoki let out a deep sigh, her frustration palpable as she grappled with the elusive muse that seemed to have abandoned her. In a valiant effort to liberate herself from the clutches of this relentless routine, Koe Aoki made a resolute decision to embark on a daring personal quest. She set a timer, determined to engage in a race against time as she embarked on her writing endeavour. The weight of expectation loomed large, yet it proved to be a welcome alternative to the immobilising grip of uncertainty. With an unwavering resolve, a cascade of words began to pour forth from the nimble fingertips of Koe Aoki. Unrestricted by societal standards of judgement or the binary of "good" and "bad," she wrote down her thoughts on any topic that crossed her mind. It was a revelatory experience to come to the realisation that the act of writing is nothing more than a profound manifestation of one's innermost self, a conduit through which thoughts and emotions can be fervently unleashed. As Koe Aoki fervently penned her thoughts, a profound realisation washed over her: the essence of writing transcended the confines of its quality or reception. In that moment of epiphany, she grasped the profound truth that the act of writing itself held intrinsic value, independent of any external judgement or critique. It was a transformative journey of self-discovery and personal evolution. The very act of putting pen to paper was a profound odyssey, a voyage of self-discovery. And in this vast literary landscape, there would invariably exist an audience—a solitary reader—who would consume each written word with rapt attention. And that reader, without a doubt, was none other than the author herself. Koe Aoki, the mastermind behind her own literary creations, assumed the roles of both reader and writer, thus becoming the catalyst for her artistic endeavours. It was akin to embodying one's intellectual consumption—a convergence of thoughts and ideas. In a remarkable display of embracing a fresh perspective, Koe Aoki's words underwent a transformation, emerging bolder and more authentic than ever before. They delved into a myriad of genres, daringly tinkered with various styles, and fearlessly embarked upon uncharted territories. There was nary a trace of trepidation or concern over the spectre of failure, nor any inkling of unease regarding the opinions of one's peers. As the days turned into weeks and the weeks into months, whispers began to circulate throughout the town about the captivating tales and contemplations penned by the enigmatic wordsmith residing in their midst. Citizens from far and wide were filled with anticipation as they eagerly awaited the latest masterpiece from the renowned artist, Koe Aoki. But even amidst her newfound fame, Koe Aoki never wavered in her unwavering commitment to the genuine essence of writing—the unadulterated and unabashed expression of her true self. In the quaint hamlet, a burgeoning wordsmith triumphed over her uncertainties and unearthed her literary prowess. Koe Aoki discovered a profound truth: the true delight of writing resides not in reaching a final destination but in the very act of embarking on the literary voyage. The sheer ecstasy of wielding a pen and transforming into her own fervent reader became an unparalleled source of bliss.