An Experiment in Sharing What’s Alive

I have a rich inner world, and I discover something new every single day. Every time, I am in awe. How did I not notice this beautiful thing during 30 years of existence? Often, it is hard to express with words. The container does not feel right, people do not resonate with it, or my thoughts go in many directions. What makes sense in my head might sound like complete nonsense to you.

So here I am, starting a new experiment. I will share posts about what feels alive in me at any given moment. Writing and sharing publicly helps me clarify my thoughts. That is already success. If even one person, maybe you, feels seen because of it, that is a beautiful bonus.

I chose the name Robert Listens because the inspiration for the posts will come from inside. Think of journal entries that make sense, at least for me. Some posts will be only a few hundred words, some maybe thousands. I do not know yet.

I stopped sharing my writing five years ago, and I felt like a failure for a long time. The desire to write never left me, but I never made it a priority. Today, I look back at my past self with admiration for having the courage to express his thoughts.

I wanted the launch to be perfect. The right landing page, at least ten posts ready, a beautiful design. But I realised it would never happen if I waited for all the stars to align. I want to release this from my mind and see where it leads.

While my inner world feels rich, so does everyone else's, including yours. We all have a story that is fascinating in its own way. Full of desires, fears, joy, tears, hope, grief. The complexity of human consciousness fascinates me, and I live to witness your story. That is the second reason why I chose the name Robert Listens.

I want to listen to what is alive in you, to hold space if you need it or to share in your joy. I want to learn from you. My life is built from lego pieces you all have shared with me. Some are bigger, like the memory of exploring Kyrgyzstan or living together for one year in Stockholm. Some are more subtle, like the way I make my morning coffee or cook eggs. Thank you for every single block you added to my life.

Whether this is my first or last post, time will tell. But if you want to follow along, I invite you to subscribe and we will find out together. That is it for now.