From Notes To Noted

I scribbled myself a bunch of notes that I later didn’t understand.

I could read the note. I could read every word, know its meaning and the thought contained in the sentence it was in. And the paragraph of sentences.

But I didn’t know why I wrote them. It had to have been some logical thought process that drove me to write the notes. Some life-altering thoughts about me or my life or lack of life.

I didn’t know what part of my life needed to be altered.

Amid daily chaos, we often jot down thoughts, ideas, and reflections to revisit them later. Yet, when the time comes to decode these notes, we might find ourselves perplexed, perhaps unable to grasp the original purpose or urgency that drove us to write them.

When I first looked at my notes, I could read every word and understood each sentence's meaning and the paragraphs' overarching idea. They seemed like fragmented puzzle pieces, each significant but collectively confusing. These notes were not mere random jottings. They were products of a logical thought process, perhaps reflecting profound thoughts about my life or the required changes. The challenge lay in reconnecting with the mindset I had while writing.

To better understand the notes, I considered their context and tried to remember the emotions I felt when writing them. Realizing that they could contain life-altering insights about myself, I revisited each one with an inquisitive mind to explore all the possibilities, which were again as much an adventure as when they were written down.

The most daunting question was understanding which part of my life needed alteration, expansion, or encouragement. Deciphering the notes became a journey of introspection and discovery. It wasn’t just about understanding the words but about reconnecting with my past self and the thoughts that once felt urgent. Ultimately, the notes served as a compass, guiding me toward self-improvement and a deeper understanding of my desires and aspirations.

The original intent of the notes may never be revealed. The revelations may come from a more studied understanding of myself as I explore the mystery I created.

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