I have always thought about writing, but never actually did it. Most of the writing happened only in my mind, not on paper or on a laptop. Somewhere at the back of my mind, a persistent thought prevailed—that I could not write, that I did not have the ability to do so.
However, my daughter and my wife kept encouraging me to start writing a blog, and that encouragement eventually led me to purchase the subscription. When it came to choosing a name, I had several options in mind. Some were not available, while others did not resonate with me or did not align with my thought process.
I was drawn to the name The Moonlit Pages for three reasons. First, I tend to look at both sides of a coin. Between black and white, there is often a large grey area, and I believe most of my writing will fall within that space, as I do not claim to have perfect or absolute views. Second, my writing is likely to be opinion-based—grounded in a few facts, but not limited to dry or purely factual narration. Third, there may be times when my thoughts do not lead to a very clear conclusion and remain somewhat opaque or open-ended.
These ideas reminded me of looking at things in moonlight. Some objects are clearly visible, while others are only partially seen. Things that are close can be identified with certainty, but those at a distance may appear only as outlines, leaving room for interpretation.
This website is therefore a space for me to write for myself—about whatever captures my interest. The views expressed will be my own, though they will be rooted in some element of truth. I want to be consistent and develop a habit of recording my thoughts and reflecting on them further, rather than assuming they will stay with me over time—which rarely happens.
Let’s see how this journey unfolds. But it is only fair to acknowledge that this beginning is largely due to my daughter’s insistence.