For the past few weeks, I have had time to think about a lot of things that are going on in my life and how this all came to be. I thought about my family, friends, hobbies and goals. One of the main things that I was able to conclude is that writing is perfect for me. Throughout my 20 years of living, being able to express my feelings and ideas by my writing has always remained a constant passion of mine. There are many reasons why I started and continue to write, so here's why.
Writing stirs your imagination.
When I was young, maybe 5 or 6, I started creating stories that I wrote for my family members and teachers. I would write about my dog, my imaginary friend Sheila, or sand crabs on the beach. I would illustrate and draw pictures on printer paper that I stapled together and gave them as a gift to my grandma or my favorite first-grade teacher. Throughout my early years, I was able to be as imaginative as I wanted to create a story to make someone I love smile. It always gave me so much joy to hear these people tell me how much they loved my little books. Even now as a college student I still have the ability to use my imagination and generate so many new ideas that inspire others and make them happy.
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Writing is therapeutic.
I think everyone knows this but sometimes, life gets tough. At times, it can be hard to get through certain obstacles in our way or even understand what's going on. For me, being able to write everything down makes it all become so real and easier to understand. It gives me the opportunity to put all of my feelings out and receive a sense of relief because of it. Whether I'm happy or sad, I can write about why I feel these emotions or what I want to change about these feelings. It also helps organize your thoughts and plan out goals that you want to achieve. All in all, writing calms me down when I'm stressed, opens up my mind when I'm conflicted, and heals me when I'm struggling. Writing is my therapy.
Writing inspires.
One of the main reasons why writing is such a passion of mine is because having the ability to inspire people is such a rewarding feeling. Knowing that you could possibly change someone's life with your ideas or story is just such am amazing feeling. We all share our opinions, past experiences and goals with the world and, if we're lucky, inspire others to change their ways or follow their dreams. Personally, I've read so many articles or books that have completely changed my outlook on life and who I want to be. If you really think about how many lives you have possibly affected because you shared your story, that's a pretty great feeling. Writing gives everyone the opportunity to inspire and motivate people all across the world.
Writing connects us together.
I've been writing for The Odyssey for about five or six months now and, from what I've experienced, it's such a blessing to work for a network that is viewed by millions of people throughout the world. I've had a few articles that got many shares and I was able to read all of the positive feedback from people who don't even know me. Along with that, this platform brings together more than 6,000 writers from so many different places. We're able to connect globally and write about all of our unique perspectives. How cool is that? We all share the same passion of writing and get to share so many new ideas and experiences with each other. I think it's always important to learn more about people that share a common passion as you so that you can learn more about how to write and who you are as a writer. We communicate with others and broaden our horizons every single day.
Writing is fun.
Simple enough, right? Writing is just such a fun way to express yourself. Some of the most interesting and exciting classes I have ever taken have been writing intensive classes, such as creative writing and professional writing. We learn so many new ways to write while earning credit for the class, so that's pretty awesome. Writing opens our eyes to an entirely different world and provides us with a source of entertainment. Honestly, I just enjoy life so much more if I'm able to write about it. I get to plan out my dreams and get to set those goals to motivate me every single day. Or I write about my past experiences so that I will never forget them. Being a writer gives me great pleasure for so many different reasons, and I'm sure you'd enjoy it also.
With all of this in mind, I encourage anyone who reads this to be a writer. You don't have to get a job in the industry, of course, but write as a hobby. Start to think about your passions or goals and write them down. Compose your thoughts on one piece of paper and put yourself out there. It is such an amazing experience to write creatively and express your feelings. Writing can expand your horizons and broaden your ideas in so many different ways. Inspire others, connect globally and have fun. Write.
