As 2025 draws to a close, it feels like the right moment to pause and reflect on the year, for Realm of Darkness as well as for my personal life. This has been a true rollercoaster year, marked by a series of sharp highs and difficult lows.
On a personal level, 2025 was far from smooth sailing professionally. A drastic shift in my work circumstances forced me into an unfamiliar and often uncomfortable transition. Persevering through that period was not easy, but it proved to be the right decision. By December, I did finally begin to see tangible results, with my performance recovering and a long-awaited sense of clarity appearing at the end of the tunnel.
Despite these professional setbacks, 2025 turned out to be a remarkably fruitful year for my personal development. This is an aspect I rarely share on Realm of Darkness, but much of my free time has been devoted to studying history and philosophy as an extension of my interest in the liberal arts. I am deeply grateful that this year marked significant progress in my self-directed Great Books journey, and I am always happy to offer guidance or exchange thoughts with readers who share similar interests.
This inner growth has also shaped the evolution of Realm of Darkness itself. In 2025 starting from April, I began posting on a near-daily basis, and the impact was immediately visible. The blog experienced a notable spike in visits, growth that once took 13 years to achieve now happened in less than two. This progress would not have been possible without the continued support of loyal readers, for which I remain sincerely thankful.
Beyond work and writing, 2025 also marked a major personal milestone: moving into a new apartment that will likely become my long-term home for the foreseeable future. It represents stability after a year of constant motion.
Looking ahead to 2026, my hope is to maintain the consistency and momentum I managed to build for Realm of Darkness in 2025. As a Horse zodiac, I expect my share of obstacles in the coming year, but obstacles are meant to be faced. I wish the same resilience and clarity for all visitors of this blog as we each confront the challenges that 2026 has in store.
Ad Astra per Aspera – through hardships, to the stars
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