What does your bedroom say about you?
Recently in one of my English classes, we compared the blank walls of a bedroom to the blank page of writing. I was really inspired by this because it was a connection I have never made before — but it is so true. What I write on a piece of paper is an expression of who I am just as how I decorate my bedroom also expresses me.
My bedroom is basically an ocean retreat. My walls are covered in pictures of the ocean, starfish, seashells and quotes like "just go with the flow." My bedroom is my safe haven, a place I can be myself and feel most comfortable. If someone looked at my bedroom and tried to determine who I am, I think they would assume I am a warm person, that I am calm like the waves of the sea, but as strong as the current.
They would see my family and friends are important to me because of the pictures scattered throughout my room. And they would see a room full of my favorite novels because that is what I am passionate about.
My room resembles who I am, and I love who I am.
This rings true when writing as well because the words you write on a piece of paper are usually the most vulnerable and truthful part of who you are. How you express yourself in your writing impacts all those who will read it. They can learn about you — Are you driven?
Inspired? What are you passionate about?
That's what makes writing so beautiful in all of its forms — whether it's in a journal and Instagram post, or poetry — those words express a version of you that can't be spoken out loud.
So, I encourage you to take a second and ask yourself, "who are you?" What do your words say about you? What do your bedroom walls say about you? And the best part of this all, if you don't like the answer, change it. It's that simple. Erase the page, or take the pictures off the walls — then start all over.
