Ryandi Pratama
1 min readOct 11, 2023

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I used to write a lot, like everyday for a year or so. Initially, it was my way of training myself to be more conscious and articulate. Then, it became a need, a habit.

Yet even it was effortless, at some point, I felt like I didn't have anything to write anymore. Then I blamed myself. Then I missed writing for a day, a month, then years. I was on a pause without realizing it.

Now, when I reflect what happened. Maybe I need what you wrote as a lengthy realization. A Time to pause on something, and put my focus on other things. Just so I can be more of a complete being.

The being of presence.

To not worry about the past or future. So I can focus on problems I am facing.

In fact, the pause of my writing habit, had given me space to develop my "voice" in communicating verbally.

That's a huge thing for a heavy introvert like me. Lol.

Thank you for the words, Dave.

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Ryandi Pratama

I write to explore my thoughts and dreams. Sometimes it is a fantasy story, poetry, movie idea, lyric, or a rant. Well, definitely a rant.