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Why Write?

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The written word has existed for thousands of years, spanning hundreds of cultures and languages across the world. Writing is a form of human expression that can and does last for centuries, leaving behind a strong, generational impact that is nothing short of extraordinary. Writing is one of the most powerful means of communication known to man and gets used every day by doctors, lawyers, accountants, bloggers, and journal keepers to speak a message to themselves or to others.

Once a thought or an idea is placed onto paper, it stays there forever unless it gets lost or damaged in some way. For myself, personally, I like to write daily or weekly thoughts in a journal so that I can look back years later and remember what I was doing and with whom at that specific time in my life. Not to mention, journaling allows me to reflect on recent happenings and truly garner meaning and proper perspective on a particular situation.

Why write?

☕️ Writing is cathartic. It allows one to release captive thoughts and emotions into the wild. To set free the burdens, the pain, the joys, or the excitement. Pent up emotions have the ability to cause varying levels of pain and suffering when not dealt with properly and writing helps to momentarily deter those feelings towards happier ones.

A couple examples of cathartic activities include vacuuming and listening to music. To some, vacuuming can be a dreaded chore and nothing more. But, to others, it is a heavenly experience where every time that crackle sound arises from running over a Cheerio or a clump of dirt, it distributes the lips across the face in an elegant smile and feeling of worthwhile satisfaction.

Music can be used as an instrument which perpetuates the current emotional state one is experiencing. Whether one's mood is happy, sad, frustrated, or angry, listening to music can deepen and strengthen those feelings within. Oftentimes, while in a joyous or content mood, music of the same caliber as your thoughts has the power to create that cathartic feeling that puts one at ease with each melodious note.

Writing confirms knowledge on a subject. Do you remember those tests in grade school that were mostly fill-in-the-blank and true or false questions, but then methodically ended with that pesky essay portion? I remember having a love/hate relationship with those tests because now I had to prove, in my own writing, that I not only remember what was taught in class, but also that I truly understand what the material meant.

When one writes on specific topic, not only does it demonstrate they have knowledge on that particular subject, but it also helps them learn it on a deeper level as opposed to simply hearing or reading about it. I suppose I should be thanking school for providing essay questions at the end of tests because they ended up serving you and I in a way we never realized before.

Habitual writing develops self-discipline. Discipline is taking control of your choices, a trait one is not necessarily born with. Normally, discipline is built up through various circumstances encountered and decisions made as the years go by. One such example is habitual writing which metamorphoses the choice of writing into an action that is literally built into your DNA.

The habit to write on a regular basis then spans into other areas of your life, helping you to build self-discipline around your health, your finances, and even your relationships. Habit-forming has the ability to increase self-discipline when it comes to fitness goals and financial goals which takes a tremendous level of commitment and dedication to see through, but made easier with strong self-discipline.

Writing is a message amplifier. Many people have a message, or messages, within themselves that deserves to be heard by others. Writing that message down and sharing it in a blog or a physical letter is extremely powerful, improving others lives in a major way once they read it. For some, expressing feelings towards another person is difficult to convey in-person. Whereas writing those same feelings down and sending the message to them doesn't seem as intimidating.

Connecting heart to heart with others, utilizing writing that includes your message, is a means of communication that many crave to consume. Being your true, authentic self, expressing your deep thoughts and emotions, is such a raw and unfiltered method to relate to someone at the core of who they are. Writing can be used as a message amplifier to help make the world a better place one article at a time.

Writing is an art form. Quality art is in the eye of the beholder as the saying goes. Art comes in different strokes for different folks such as a classic painting, a famous sculpture, or a popular motion picture. I see each blog article, each journal entry, and each physical letter as a work of art to be proud of creating. A strong sense of satisfaction washes over me when I know that I made something of impact that others can find enjoyment in. Even if others don't enjoy reading, I definitely enjoyed creating it.

A good answer to the question, why write, is found in the pure joy of sculpting a majestic word masterpiece that stands the test of time. My two younger brothers have the gift of intelligence in the areas of math and science which they are currently studying in grad school. Both of them are great at solving a complex equation, but wouldn't necessarily enjoy writing a book on the topic. Their idea of quality art is vastly different from the writer who loves making thoughts and feelings come to life via descriptive vocabulary.

What are your “why's” for writing? Do they align with the ones above or are they vastly different? After all, we each are individuals with out own drive and ambitions that set us uniquely and beautifully apart from one another. While considering your why's for writing, take a moment to delve into your why's for other actions you take such as waking up for work, making time for your spouse, or going to church. What drives you to do these things and how can those answers help shape your perspective on life in general? ✦

Thank you for reading. Have a blessed day.

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