A Year of Saying Yes to Purpose

It has been one year since I launched my blog and website, IntentionallyNneka.com, and it has been a wonderful ride. I have thoroughly enjoyed the journey so far.

I realized I had a passion for writing in my early 20s while I was in college. I would write collections of stories, but I never finished any of them. There were many distractions, of course, but that wasn’t the real reason for the lack of completion. I simply didn’t know how to take up writing. I didn’t know where or how to start, and I never even discussed it with anyone. It would have been nice to have someone to look up to for guidance, or to have taken writing courses—but I didn’t know which ones would help.

At times, I wished I had started much earlier, when I was younger. But by God’s grace, I found and picked up my passion for writing again. However, this journey is not just about writing. I know I have much to say—words that can build people up—and blogging has given me a platform to do just that.

Starting anything is rarely easy. Honestly, starting can be the most challenging part of any endeavour. Many questions filled my mind:

Am I ready? Is this what I want? Will I be good at it? Will I be successful?

I also asked myself, What will people think of me? What would they think of my writing—my skills, my content, and the way I express my thoughts? Trying to answer these questions soon turned into doubt, and doubt eventually led to procrastination. When I finally decided to go for it, anxiety set in. I worried about exposing myself to the opinions of others, about being criticized and judged. I also feared that no one would be interested at all.

I believe in pursuing what is meaningful to you—something you are sincerely passionate about and that brings you inner joy. I had to step over my fears and anxieties to do what I felt led to do and what I truly love. I can hardly believe it has already been a year. Yes, I am still refining my writing skills, improving my time management, and growing in my overall approach to doing what I love: writing.

As I reflect on this journey, I do so through the lens of gratitude. There were more than enough reasons not to begin, but the few reasons to move forward were worth it—and they resonated deeply within me.

Time waits for no one. The truth is, the world needs the good we each have to offer. I encourage you to dream and to bring those dreams to life. There is always a channel for realization.

Allowing my thoughts and inspirations to be shared through my writing has awakened something beautiful within me. In this moment, I am even more determined to continue this path. I am holding on to God, strengthened by His grace, and filled with zeal to enrich lives with practical, everyday wisdom from His Word.

It has been a year of intentional writing and grace. I look forward to another glorious year ahead. The anticipation of growth and progress is thrilling. I am excited for my 2026 blogs, so please keep up with me here on this site.

As I leave you with this final note for 2025, I ask: What would you truly like to do for yourself—not for money or recognition, but for personal fulfillment? Please, go for it. Consider doing something in the coming year that brings you inner satisfaction while also benefiting others. It may or may not be financially rewarding, and that’s okay. Go for it anyway. At the very least, start the process.

Have a wonderful Christmas and a beautiful holiday season.

Thank you for your support and encouragement over the past year—by visiting my site, reading my blogs, and sharing them with others. I truly appreciate you.