The author, a seasoned writer, reflects on the creative struggles he faces, contrasting his "tsunami" of inspiration on some days with the "foggy" brain on others. He recounts an early morning struggle to write, attributing his difficulty to a pilgrimage back to his roots. After living in Dubai for 36 years, the thought of returning …
Finding My Muse: A Writer’s Journey Back Home
The author, a seasoned writer, reflects on the creative struggles he faces, contrasting his “tsunami” of inspiration on some days with the “foggy” brain on others. He recounts an early morning struggle to write, attributing his difficulty to a pilgrimage back to his roots. After living in Dubai for 36 years, the thought of returning home brings a “monsoon of memories” and a flood of nostalgia, which makes it hard for him to focus on the column he needs to write.
The Joys of Childhood Nostalgia
The author’s impending trip home triggers a deep longing for his past. He questions whether his old middle-school classmates and neighbors are still there and if he can ever reclaim the innocent mischiefs and joys of his youth. He reminisces about simple pleasures, such as stealing mangoes, fishing in shallow streams, picking flowers for a festival, and playing hide-and-seek. He longs to reclaim the title of a “little ruffian” that he once held.
A Gentle Reminder and a New Beginning
Just as he is lost in his memories, his wife, whom he calls his “65-year-old baby,” offers a simple suggestion for his column: “the journey back home.” This advice breaks his creative block and helps him realize that the very source of his nostalgia is the perfect topic. The article concludes with a playful and loving exchange, with the author’s wife reclaiming her role as his muse, and a shared sense of joy in their relationship.
