Someone just offered to rewrite one of my blog to make it more popular. I said no. Then they replied, “Okay, but you deserve better.”

Better what? Is a few hundred readers really not enough? Or would 1,000—or 10,000—make it “better”?

I’ll be honest—it annoyed me. And whenever something annoys me, I turn inward and ask why. It took some reflection, but here’s where I landed:

Here on Substack, I keep coming across remarkable people. Individuals. Unique voices. Beautiful writing. And just like the whole universe is reflected in a single drop of water, it’s present in every single person.

So if I can offer something meaningful to even one person through what I write—that’s already a miracle. Why would 10,000 be somehow “better” than one?

Of course, the reason it got to me is that, deep down, I was still chasing “better,” even while knowing that something about that didn’t feel right. That comment simply held up a mirror. And for that, I’m grateful.

And to all of you here on Substack—thank you. For your diversity, for your individuality, and for sharing unique thoughts and deep feelings that truly touch me and make me reflect. It’s an incredible feeling to be part of this community.

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