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Should I Keep Writing When No One’s Listening?
When Passion Meets Unmet Expectations
Writing has always been my refuge, my way of pouring out my soul onto a blank canvas. But lately, I find myself wrestling with a nagging question: Should I give up, or should I keep writing?
I’ve been pouring my heart into every piece, hoping that my words would resonate with others. But as I stare at the stats on Medium — views and reading time that fall short of my expectations — I can’t help but wonder, Is it me, or has the audience changed? Are their goals simply too high, or am I failing to reach them in some fundamental way?
The Battle Within: Writing from the Heart
When I write, I write with everything I’ve got. I write with my inner soul, my deepest thoughts, and my most genuine emotions. There’s a special kind of satisfaction that comes from seeing your thoughts come to life on the page. And yet, despite the joy of writing what I want, I can’t shake the feeling of failure that creeps in when my audience doesn’t engage. It’s a strange duality — to be both fulfilled and unfulfilled at the same time.
The Metaphor of the Speech
Imagine this: you’re standing in front of a crowd of a million people. You start your speech, pouring your heart into every word. The first few…
