Why are you writing? (April 5th)

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You are here on "note," writing down your thoughts and ideas, aren't you?

And such posts sometimes receive "likes" or comments.
You might think that since you are "just pouring out your own feelings," you don't really care if anyone reads them.

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Even so, when you get your first "like" on a post one day, or even just a single line of feedback, you feel happy when there is some kind of reaction.

"It makes you happy to know that someone is reading, that what you wanted to say has been acknowledged."
Above all, those small, yet for you at that moment, "incredibly profound emotions" become a strong push to keep writing from then on.

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That is the path you have walked for so long.

One day, you meet a fellow traveler with the same aspirations, and while chatting, you are shown their adventures—what we call "access counts" or "dashboards" here on "note."

If the numbers you glimpse are far beyond your reach, you feel amazed, but at the same time, you feel a sense of inferiority. You are stunned by your own weak numbers when there is someone so amazing.

And so, wanting to be like them, you pay attention to the outfits and items they wear, or even their way of speaking and little habits, trying to imitate and adopt them.

"Believing that you will surely become just like them."

It is true that in arts and crafts, we are taught that "imitation" starting from "form" is the first step. That is not wrong.

However, it is actually rare for a trendy hairstyle or makeup chosen at a salon to suit you perfectly, and when you actually try it, it is full of a "something feels off" sensation, and you feel a little embarrassed yourself, thinking, "This is a bit different...""Something feels off"that is full of, and you feel a little embarrassed yourself, thinking, "This is a bit different..."

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"Writing style," "how to interact with readers," and "community management" are much the same.
Even if you can use successful creators as a reference, copying them entirely won't fit you.

Above all, I want you to realize that you have left behind the feelings you had when you first started.

"Are you now obsessed only with the numbers?"*

Finding the good in someone and "praising them." "Sending compliments" to strengths you don't possess yourself.
"That is not wrong."
But since your "height and the shape of your heart" are different from theirs, even if you "copy" them exactly, it won't go as you expect.

"Copycat"even if you do, it won't go as you expect.Instead, remember why you wanted to write in the first place.

Remember that "beginning of your journey."
Back then, you didn't think about wanting to be recognized by everyone or wanting to stand out.
"You just wanted to write down your own thoughts and ideas."

Please, I want you to look back on that.
I'm sorry for saying such harsh things.

I hope you have a good day today as well.


(🎹MIYABI)