Dear Readers:
As I write this, I find myself at a crossroads—a moment where the path I’ve been on for the past 12 years diverges in a different direction. It’s with a mix of emotions—reflection, gratitude, and a touch of sadness—that I share with you today that it’s time to say goodbye to UnknownBuddhist.com.
When I embarked on this blogging journey over a decade ago, I had no idea where it would lead me. It started as a simple outlet—a space to share my thoughts, experiences, and musings with the world. Little did I know that it would become a cherished part of my life, a platform through which I connected with many incredible people.
But as they say, all good things must come to an end. And sadly, my journey with UnknownBuddhist.com has reached its final chapter. It’s not a decision I make lightly but rather one born out of necessity. As most of you may know, I’ve been battling cancer, long COVID, brain fog, and fatigue. The toll these ailments have taken on my body to create, write, edit, and post has become exhausting.
So, with a heavy heart and a sense of resignation, I’ve decided to close the doors on this chapter of my life. But fear not, dear readers, for this is not goodbye. I had a vision the other night that others would welcome me to a new adventure with new opportunities for expression. Thus, this is merely a ‘see you later’—a temporary farewell until we meet again in some other form or place.
This place holds many memories for me, and I want it to remain as it is—a quiet corner of the internet where my words can live, undisturbed by the passage of time (at least for a while). Thus, if there is any value to any of you, you can continue to read my work for a while longer. However, in a year, the Unknown Buddhist will go dark. In the meantime, I’ve taken steps to preserve the integrity of this space. I’ve set the website to discourage search engines from indexing it and prevent third-party sharing.
It’s hard to believe I’ve written over 900 posts (far less than I imagined) and accumulated over 89,000 hits. I wish I could say that any post would have had 50,000 likes or more, but like most blogs, I never wrote with the intent of notoriety.
None of us can say for sure what the future holds. But I’m taking things one day at a time. Although the road ahead now seems certain (at least for me), I take comfort in knowing I’ve had the privilege of sharing this 12-year journey.
So, thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for being a part of this incredible adventure. Thank you for your words of encouragement, your support, and your unwavering kindness. Most importantly, thank you for allowing me to be a small part of your life.
Until we meet again, my friends.
With love and gratitude,
The Unkown Buddhist.