In an age filled with notifications, distractions, and endless information, our own thoughts are often drowned out. The workshop “Write Your Inner Journey” was designed to give space back to the “inner voice” through a writing process that is simple yet deeply powerful.
Held on September 30, 2025, at the SX IDEA LAB during the SUSTAINABILITY EXPO 2025 (SX2025) at QSNCC, the session was led by writer Anusorn Tipayanon, who believes that writing doesn’t need to be pretty or perfect. Writing, he says, is a tool that helps us “talk with ourselves” and learn to truly listen inwardly.
The Journey Through Four Forms of Writing
Armed with only a small notebook and a pen, participants were guided through four types of writing—each one unlocking a deeper level of self-reflection:
1. Free Writing – Releasing Your Thoughts
Participants wrote freely, letting words flow without worrying about correctness or beauty. This exercise helped them unload worries, distractions, and lingering thoughts, using a simple prompt: “What is one goal you want to achieve before the year ends?”
2. Detail Writing – Listening to Memories and the Small Things
Given the prompt “Describe a childhood bedroom you were attached to,” participants revisited personal memories. This exercise encouraged attention to detail, emotional observation, and vivid storytelling.
3. Haiku Writing – Finding Meaning in Simplicity
Through the Japanese three-line poem, participants learned to capture images and emotions concisely, such as: “Orange cat / leaping high / at the front porch.” Haiku encouraged new perspectives and mindfulness of the present moment.
4. Gratitude Writing – Healing Through Appreciation
The session concluded with writing short thank-you letters to themselves or loved ones under the theme: “Today you did great, and I just want to say…” The atmosphere became warm and reflective, with many realizing how gratitude brings gentleness toward oneself.
Anusorn remarked:
“Writing gives us a tool to step out of discomfort and chaos. Reviving the practice of writing helps us rediscover how to converse with ourselves amidst today’s noise.”
In just one hour, participants experienced how writing—without needing to be flawless—can calm the mind, organize thoughts, and sharpen self-awareness. Many left with notebooks full of scribbles, but also filled with positive energy and a newfound connection to their inner selves.
