Howdy –
Welcome to Clueless Brain!
Back in April of 2022, I had the idea to start a blog, which would hopefully help me find like-minded individuals who are on the path to becoming their most authentic selves. Instead, I ended up trapped in a crippling state of anxiety, unable to put my thoughts into words.
Three years later, I feel called more than ever to branch out on this journey and start my blog.
First, I want to start by saying that I am not 100% sure what this blog will consist of. I spent the past 3 years trying to find my niche, and although I still don’t have a clear answer, I think a simple way to describe this blog is paradoxical.
Even my approach to starting this blog was quite paradoxical. For years, I have wanted to write and share my ideas with the world, but instead of writing, I let the vicious tendency of perfectionism take over my life. Now, here I am (currently working on ‘The Artist’s Way’ workbook) and have learned that “perfectionism” is a refusal to let yourself move ahead.
After reading those words, I immediately knew that it was finally time for me to begin. One of the main reasons I haven’t started sooner is that I had this need for the website and blogs to be perfect before posting. Thankfully, those words above changed my life and allowed me to move forward and step into this anxiety with confidence.
When I reflect on the fear that was holding me back, the paradox of life is center stage. I chose the name Clueless Brain for many reasons, but the most meaningful reason is I want to help others realize it’s okay to be clueless.
Yet here I am doing the complete opposite, trying to make myself perfect before sharing. Instead, I want to create a space where I can be curious, messy, inspired, and totally okay with not having it all figured out. With that being said, welcome to Clueless Brain!
Here, I will share my journey – a twenty-something-year-old woman navigating her quarter-life crisis. I’ll share about the books that crack my heart open or songs that make me feel so deeply, words cannot even describe.
There will be plenty of spirituality, synchronicities, and serendipitous moments, but also combined with elements of neuroscience and psychology. You will also learn plenty of personal development tips, as I am an avid fan of self-help books. Honestly, you will learn about what interests me most, but through it all, I aim to capture all the wonderful things that make us human.
It is a place I hope others can learn that being human is about finding our strengths and acknowledging our weaknesses. I am the first one to admit I don’t know most things, and I love that feeling because I approach it as an opportunity to learn.
Being clueless is often considered demeaning in modern society. However, we should learn from the Dunning-Kreuger effect that “being clueless” may prove an individual is highly skilled. I aim to break that stigmatization and help others embrace their cluelessness.
Even Epictetus, one of my favorite philosophers knew the secrets of the importance of being clueless.
While it has taken me years to take action, it feels like all the signs are pointing to yes.
Summer is finally here, and we are celebrating the longest day of the year, a time for renewal and rebirth. I have always loved summer, a season made for sundresses and bikinis while sunbathing all day.
‘The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity’ has been helping me unleash my inner artist and gain more confidence in my creativity.
All the books, movies, reels, and songs I consume hint that I need to take this leap of faith, and I know I must heed the omens. I also know that when I do let go of the unknown, magic happens, and things are always better than I could have imagined.
Sitting here finishing my first blog is a surreal moment. A moment of growth I thought had been impossible.
While I don’t have all the answers, I promise to share what I am learning, exploring, and feeling to the best of my ability. I hope that others can relate, and I would love to learn more about your journey and the omens that are appearing before you.
I know my first blog may be a bit choppy, but that is just one of the many speed bumps that are to come. Thank you for taking the time to join me on this journey of growth.
