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2025 is the year of the snake in Chinese astrology. This year is associated with transformation, renewal, and spiritual growth, encouraging individuals to release past baggage and embark on a journey of self-discovery

Coincidentally at the end of 2024 I decided to take a sabbatical for 5 months and planning to embark on just that - a journey of self discovery! I suppose one could use the word "retire" but for me it lacks imagination and accuracy. What I pivot TO remains undefined but will hopefully self emerge (lol to myself!). This blog is just me keeping a public journal for anyone interested. With the emergence of AI in recent times, I will invariably be leveraging this and sharing appropriately on here. So I asked the in-built AI in my Brave browser what questions to consider and these are my answers to the questions it posed.

What is the purpose of my blog?

The blog will serve as an adjunct to my daily journal which I have also started this year (using a tool called logseq). The plan being that I'll roll up thoughts and the main highlights across the last few weeks / month with plans and visions for the future into this location

Who is my target audience?

Anyone I have or will cross paths with - includes family friends colleagues. 

What topics will I cover?

There are many topics that float in my mind (not just politics! which I perhaps should reduce). In the early days I don't expect there to be any singular theme but rather multiple to emerge. I can always create new specific blogs for those if that makes sense 

How will I monetise my blog?

Being a Sindhi Indian, we do like to monetize things. However, I am not really a typical one - so no monetisation! (for now)

What is my unique voice and style?

Casual - Philiosophical. See Manifesto for Slow Thinking

How often will I post?

Being told to establish a regular posting schedule that I can maintain consistently. Regular updates help keep your audience engaged and improve your blog's visibility. --- OK will do!

How will I promote my blog?

Not monetising so initial thoughts are not to promote. However, I do wish to find new purpose in my pivot and to promote a cause or something could be in the cards. All remains to be seen

What platform and tools will I use?

So being a techie I have spent too much time on this already. Just spinning up this Google Blogger platform for now but may self host Wordpress - or heck even do a static site on Hugo if I see the benefit vs investment in time.

How will I measure success?

interesting or encouraging feedback on my social channels.

How will I handle privacy and anonymity?

Don't really expect to name anyone - but I am hoping to call out notable people who may have their own blogs. A Blog Roll!