An endless adventure
I am certainly not a writer and it would be extremely presumptuous to classify myself as one of them. But I am certainly a fan of writing. Even as a teenager, barely eighteen years old, I was captivated by the power of words. I remember the many hours I spent in my room, armed with a notebook and pen, putting my thoughts and feelings on paper. For me, writing was more than a means of communication – it was a way to find clarity in my often confused thoughts. Writing gave structure to my ideas and helped me break down complex concepts into more understandable parts.
The quote from Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War”: “The greatest achievement is to break the resistance of the enemy without fighting” opened my eyes: words are also weapons. Once you understand that, you see the world with different eyes. Words and texts can not only be beautiful, ugly, uplifting, confusing or repulsive – they can also be dangerous.
Anyone who thinks freely and leaves the beaten path of what is generally accepted will quickly discover that free thinking can also lead to intellectual loneliness. No matter how alone I felt in my thoughts when I was young, paper was always patient and offered me a safe space to express my feelings and thoughts.
Before I even finished high school, I wrote a short text entitled “Criticism and Fire”, which was very well received by my friends and my parents’ acquaintances. This text, which described how a people I had invented was wiped out by a seemingly plausible but deceptive argument, developed many years later, to my own surprise, into a leitmotif in my life.
Writing has accompanied me throughout my life as a means of self-expression and creativity. In 2011, I attempted to write my first novel, but it was rejected by all publishers. At the time, I lacked both the training and the means to obtain professional support.
Writing, whether for yourself or for an audience, can be very fulfilling. It is a central, enriching experience in my life, offering new inspiration and challenges every day. I often rediscover old notes that I considered irrelevant at the time, and am now fascinated by my earlier thoughts.
In short, writing is a tremendous adventure that requires courage and mental effort. It is a journey into the unknown, where discipline and dedication are essential. Every sentence put on paper is a step into a mysterious world, as every reader of what is written is unique in their reaction. The challenges one faces when writing are numerous and unpredictable. But at the end of this journey awaits the fulfillment known only to those who have had the courage to embark on this adventure.
