Why I Write
Why I spend my days and most nights writing.
“Writing soothes the soul.” It has been said by many writers that writing is therapeutic. I have always utilized my pen and pad as a bouncing board, a punching bag if you will. It has been my greatest source of therapy since I was old enough to write. At times, I would just copy things, anything, verbatim for the sheer joy of seeing the words form on the page. Thankfully, my obsession turned into something useful. I was that geeky kid, who, if the teacher gave a writing punishment was elated. “Write 500 times I will not chew gum?” That for me was a reward. I’ve always just loved to write. Without even realizing it, an obsession turned into a full fledge career. People actually began to take my work seriously long before even I.
Writing has been a positive and negative force in my world. It has been the excitement, encouragement and inspiration that have kept family and friends pushing me to continue pursing this career path. It has also been the source for trouble as I have written things down that have been mere dreams or visions, but not believed that they were any more than that. I have always written things down and I believe it is my source of understanding; not only for myself, but to get my point across to others. I will write a something down long before I try to explain it. This gives me a sense of confidence and the ability to know exactly what I want to say. Writing has always come naturally. It has been a blessing. It is surely my purpose. It is what I was born to do. I find, “When I talk I say too much; when I write I say just enough.”
Writing is as much a part of me as breathing and when I can’t do it I don’t feel alive. Why do I write? It is the essence of who I am. It is my alternative to speech. It allows me to think, to be as deep or as shallow as I choose; to be as honest as I want to be or fictitious. “Writing soothes my soul.”
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October 6th, 2008 at 9:53 am
Lena, how I feel you wrote this about me! I’ve been writing since I was six, to escape the real world where parents drank, borthers and sisters didn’t talk, but beat me up. It became a form of sanctuary and now it’s just a natural part of each day as the dream continues every breathing minute, for I’m always thinking of lines. Now it’s not an escape, but rather a vice. Very well written my friend and just continue sharing your talent with the world. Michael
October 7th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
Writing is a passion and a gift – all your dreams are coming true!
Blessings.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
October 28th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Hand and hand is reading, for me too. Nice expression of the inner part of you in this write. Thanks.
November 8th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
As I read this, I came to the conclusion that you were born to write. Keep on writing.
November 20th, 2008 at 12:41 am
…like a punching bag – that was a good image. Sometimes its not so eloquent or relaxing, sometimes its an outright vent. I liked your word usage. I understand exactly where you are coming from, writing (like breathing) is just something we do because its “what we do”… so vital to life as we know it
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Thanks for sharing your heart.
April 5th, 2009 at 5:44 am
I am so with you on this
April 7th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
I have to say, I feel you wrote this for me as well, cos I could say the same thing.
You put the reason out there very well though, nice article
and thanks for sharing why you write!