It’s been a while since I last wrote here. For a long time, I carried this quiet guilt about leaving this space untouched—like I had left a story unfinished. But somewhere along the way, I realized something important: pauses don’t mean endings. Sometimes, they’re just part of the journey.
Life has its own rhythm. We get busy, we get distracted, or we wait for the “perfect moment” that never really comes. I used to think I needed a polished idea or the right inspiration to write again. But the truth is, beginnings don’t need to be perfect—they just need to be honest.
So here I am, starting again with simple words. And maybe that’s the point: sometimes the bravest thing we can do is simply show up.
From here on, I want to treat this space as a little home for fresh starts, small steps, and imperfect but honest thoughts. I don’t know where this journey will take me, but I do know this: it feels good to begin again.
And if you’ve been waiting on something in your own life—waiting for the right time, the right mood, or the right plan—let this be a gentle reminder: you don’t need perfect. You just need to start.
Here’s to new beginnings.
Here’s to small steps that lead to beautiful journeys.
Lamiya Siraj: Stories & Beyond 
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