Why a Blog, Eden?

"Why a Blog, Eden?"

I’ve often been described as an overthinker and someone who feels things deeply. And while those observations aren’t wrong, they’re usually framed more as weaknesses than strengths. Over time, I started to internalize that tone—becoming hesitant, even uncertain, about how I process and express what I think or feel. At times, that hesitancy has held me back from speaking up, reaching out, or sharing what’s been stirring in me—whether from conviction, need, or something in between.

But in recent years, I’ve come to understand that, like so many traits, they’re two-fold. Passion can come with unrighteous anger. Being reserved can lead to isolated withdrawal. Overthinking? Sure, I can spiral. I wrestle with contentment, joy, and peace. But I also believe God has given me the ability to consider things deeply—to reflect in a way that develops compassion, grows wisdom, and expands perspective. Likewise, my sensitive heart can overwhelm me, but it also helps me connect, care, and see people more clearly. Both overthinking and sensitivity have shaped how I love, how I notice, and how I respond.

“So what does a blog have to do with that?”

Well, I’m also someone who processes externally. Speaking helps me think. But over time, I’ve discovered that writing—especially typing—can be just as clarifying, maybe even more so (and understandably, it’s less exhausting for my family). It’s become a way for me to sift through my thoughts more efficiently.

So this blog (if I must call it that—feels a little cliché to be starting one in my late 20s) is simply a space for me to share. I don't consider myself a writer by any means, nor an expert on life's challenges. But I often sense God placing certain themes on my heart: invitations to explore, wrestle, and grow. And I’ve carried a growing desire to share what I’m learning and working through. I’ve felt that prompting for a while now.

“Oh, like a devotional?”

Not always, but maybe sometimes? This isn’t a place where I’m actively trying to teach or preach, but I may on occasion post devotionals I've written for other areas of my life. This serves more widely as a space to consider life at large—maybe even together. A space to sit with hard things, to discuss honestly, and all without the need to rush to neat conclusions or quick fixes. Clarity and resolution on [insert topic] aren’t necessarily my goal. Rather, I’m processing—online (great idea, right?)—what I feel God is, in real time, challenging me with and revealing to me.

Some writings may be theologically focused, others politically or socially rooted. A lot, I imagine, will center on the difficult phase of life that is young adulthood (which, I’m learning, might just be life—but that’s another post entirely).

Whether you’re a believer or not, I hope this can be a place where curiosity, honesty, and grace make room for real conversation and thoughtful reflection.

Ultimately, my “goal” is in my website’s summary:

“...hoping, as I share, to bear witness to God’s steady grace amid life’s mental clutter.”

For those of you who follow along, I’d love to talk back and forth in the comments. Discuss with me, disagree with me, share your insights and wisdom, the questions you’re grappling with, prayers you’d like others to join in, and more. I’m hoping, as this unfolds, a small community will form here—whether quietly in our hearts or openly in the comments—that ultimately attests to the faithfulness of God.

Thanks for reading.