I used to be quick to judge others, convinced I knew their thoughts or dismissive of their actions. Writing changed that. Whether crafting fiction or exploring my own emotions in nonfiction, the process allowed me to step into perspectives beyond my own. Through observation and imagination, I began to see the world not as separate and disconnected, but as intricately linked.
What I once viewed as negative or against me was often someone’s unique path to a shared destination. Writing opened the doors to a broader, more connected world—one where understanding replaces judgment.