If you really know me you would know that I write no matter the mood I happen to be in. I write to relieve anger and tension, or to express deep emotions that wouldn’t be said correctly using my voice.
When I get angry my mind is flustered with emotions and thoughts that I so desperately want to say. When I get overwhelmed I go in my room with a pen and a notebook and let all my emotions spill out of me. I sometimes deliver the letters myself, sometimes they find the person unintentionally, while others just stay in a notebook propped on a shelf never to be read.
I love the idea of starting with a blank page and spilling my heart, thoughts and ideas, transforming it to be completely and utterly mine. I never have to worry about it judging me, talking back, or contradicting my thoughts. It just sits there taking the compliments and inside jokes, or the stingingly painful words like a champ. A piece of paper is the best listener I have come across and I know I could never find a better one.
To me writing isn’t about a pen meeting a piece of paper; It’s about telling an amazing experience that can take you to another place. It’s also a way for you to let someone in and see behind one of the many doors you keep closed from the world. In the writing community I am never wrong because it is ultimately me and how I view the topic of discussion.
I write because I love going back to old letters, stories, and opinionated pieces to see how vast or little things have changed. I write because it helps me remember times in my life and also helps me forget. But most importantly I write because speaking aloud always falls short to what I can explain using a pen and a piece of paper.
My first thoughts on this were how I love how loyal you stay to writing. You write in any emotion. That's a great ability to have. I suppose for you writer's block is hard to come by ;)
ReplyDeleteIt really is cool going back over old works, isn't it? And seeing how much you've changed. It can definitely become a self-esteem boost.
I agree with Tia Todd. Speaking often DOES fall short. When given the time and space to think through out thoughts and get them down on paper, we can be clear with what we mean. I approach writing in the same way. I can't wait to read more of what you have to write!
ReplyDeletei must agree with everyone else. talking never can get your full meaning across and when taking the time to write down what you think comes off easier.
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