Why I Write?
I write because it helps me go deep into my mind and draw out insights. Through writing, I can turn my most intense emotions into something meaningful—something that speaks back to me.
Maybe one reason I’m drawn to writing is because I have bipolar disorder. It makes me feel things more deeply and intensely than most. That intensity needs a place to go. For me, that place is the page.
Most of the time, I sit alone with myself. After a few minutes, a voice from within starts speaking. It questions, analyzes, and reflects: What did I do right? What went wrong? What should I do next? Maybe you’ve experienced that voice too.
It’s that same voice that keeps urging me to write—alongside my love for Entrepreneurship and playing guitar.
When I ignored it, life felt empty. I was living according to the noise of the world: “Do this, do that.” But the more I listened to that external noise, the more disconnected I felt from myself.
Everything began to shift when I started listening to my inner voice. I made bold decisions. I walked away from career paths that felt meaningless to me, even when they looked ‘safe’ from the outside.
I believe we all have that voice inside us. The real work is to be true to it—more than anything or anyone else.
One quote I deeply resonate with is by Dostoevsky:
“Above all, don’t lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others.”
My purpose in life is simple: Cut off the noise and follow what truly satisfies my soul. Not shallow pleasures, but a purpose that brings meaning. The path won’t be easy—you’ll face pain and resistance—but it will be yours.
English isn’t my first language, so you might notice small mistakes. That’s okay. I’m improving. What matters most is honesty, not perfection.
If you’re someone who feels deeply, I encourage you to write too. Just for yourself. It will clear your mind and connect you with what matters most. Keep a diary. Talk to yourself on the page.
I’ve been journaling for the past 6–7 years. My thinking has evolved because of it. Every time life feels heavy, I open those pages—and I find myself again.
So, look inside. There’s a fire waiting to be found. Let it guide you—and most importantly, don’t live by other people’s voices.
If this blog resonated with you or you have questions, feel free to write to me at contact@zulqai.com.
Take care,
Zulqarnain
