why write?

    i love this quote. especially the phrase to shape chaos into art.

it's why i personally choose to write. not for art necessarily. (although i'd love it if that were always the end result).

but in an attempt to shape chaos and overwhelm, disjointed thoughts and unnamed feelings. into something that makes sense. into something that helps me get through. into something that points out purpose and meaning in my life.

something that connects the dots and identifies the patterns. from seemingly unrelated events into one coherent whole.

that is why i write. that is why my pen must flow across the page each and every day. in that rhythmic, familiar, comforting manner.

writing is as important to me as breathing. the lifeline to my soul.

for me, journaling has long been the gateway to understanding. a chance to unravel, disentangle, question, clarify, and confirm.

feelings of grief and of joy. of anger and of awe, of bewilderment, guilt, and restlessness.

thoughts of delight and of grandeur, of intrigue and reflection.

all coming together, coalescing. into a unified solution, a plan of action.

and so i write. i figure out my next move. i stay engaged and excited about my existence.

writing allows me to be who i am. with no apologies.    

    do you write? why do you write? share your pen-to-paper experiences with me in the comments.         [maxbutton id="1"]