Why I Write
Hey there! Here's a quick (and old) read on why I write and what inspires me to do this thing that may seem boring and even lame to many people in society today. Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy!
Writers are artists of the delicate crafting and integration of words. Some writers (maybe even most) can intimidate the hell out of a regular, casual person in today's society. Seeing fancy words like nefarious and iridescent can be enough to scare off the curious soul in the book section of Walmart. At this moment I honestly have no idea what to write about - but I strongly believe writing is fun! Being able to express my inner emotions and feelings by using my own words brings me a feeling like no other. I can't dance for my life, I get tired easily when I play sports, and I also am occasionally insecure about my musical talents. So..how else can I convey the person I really am?
Through the pieces I write.
Growing up, I was one of those kids with the funny Filipino accent and the stereotypical interests in singing, basketball and crushing on girls way out of my league. Every day in elementary school, my classmates saw me as the class book worm - continually finding me in the corner of the class or at the library burying my face in the latest Percy Jackson or Mortal Instruments book. At the time, I really didn't think much of it, I mean it was just enjoyable reading stories of demigod teenagers fighting the evil forces of Ancient Greek Lore. Percy Jackson, the hero of my sixth grade self and also the son of the Greek God Poseidon - I mean, isn't that just cool?
Through my eyes, reading books and writing small paragraphs brought me to a different plane of existence - a place where I could freely express my adoration and passion through words.
Sentence after sentence, paragraph after paragraph, my future love for writing unknowingly grew inside me - and it is continuing to grow as I write this very sentence.
Although I failed to recognize this passion in my preteen days, I have learned to understand that things happen when they are meant to, not when I plan them to be.
Writers write what they feel in that moment, it is not something that was planned out weeks or months earlier, it is the present emotions they feel and how they want to convey those feelings to the reader. It can be extremely difficult to write - especially when the writer feels nothing or more commonly, feels too much and is overwhelmed by the thoughts swirling in their head, demanding to be written about. However, writers grow by pushing through these insecurities - of not only their words but also the very people they are. Embracing the pain of self doubt and inadequacy brings about gradual change and development as an artist of words. I struggle to write because I struggle to accept the fact that the pain within me makes me the person I am. Me, who is flawed beyond measure yet still holds hope that tomorrow will breed someone who learned from the mistakes of today. It's not easy to write, but it's sure as hell worthwhile.
"Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire."
AMDG
Writers are artists of the delicate crafting and integration of words. Some writers (maybe even most) can intimidate the hell out of a regular, casual person in today's society. Seeing fancy words like nefarious and iridescent can be enough to scare off the curious soul in the book section of Walmart. At this moment I honestly have no idea what to write about - but I strongly believe writing is fun! Being able to express my inner emotions and feelings by using my own words brings me a feeling like no other. I can't dance for my life, I get tired easily when I play sports, and I also am occasionally insecure about my musical talents. So..how else can I convey the person I really am?
Through the pieces I write.
Growing up, I was one of those kids with the funny Filipino accent and the stereotypical interests in singing, basketball and crushing on girls way out of my league. Every day in elementary school, my classmates saw me as the class book worm - continually finding me in the corner of the class or at the library burying my face in the latest Percy Jackson or Mortal Instruments book. At the time, I really didn't think much of it, I mean it was just enjoyable reading stories of demigod teenagers fighting the evil forces of Ancient Greek Lore. Percy Jackson, the hero of my sixth grade self and also the son of the Greek God Poseidon - I mean, isn't that just cool?
Through my eyes, reading books and writing small paragraphs brought me to a different plane of existence - a place where I could freely express my adoration and passion through words.Sentence after sentence, paragraph after paragraph, my future love for writing unknowingly grew inside me - and it is continuing to grow as I write this very sentence.
Although I failed to recognize this passion in my preteen days, I have learned to understand that things happen when they are meant to, not when I plan them to be.
Writers write what they feel in that moment, it is not something that was planned out weeks or months earlier, it is the present emotions they feel and how they want to convey those feelings to the reader. It can be extremely difficult to write - especially when the writer feels nothing or more commonly, feels too much and is overwhelmed by the thoughts swirling in their head, demanding to be written about. However, writers grow by pushing through these insecurities - of not only their words but also the very people they are. Embracing the pain of self doubt and inadequacy brings about gradual change and development as an artist of words. I struggle to write because I struggle to accept the fact that the pain within me makes me the person I am. Me, who is flawed beyond measure yet still holds hope that tomorrow will breed someone who learned from the mistakes of today. It's not easy to write, but it's sure as hell worthwhile.
"Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire."
AMDG
This post was so relatable that I found myself smiling as I read it. Super lovely to see your growth. And "be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire—" wow. Hit me super hard. Thank you for reminding why I write, and why I shouldn't fear. Amazing piece :-) Really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)
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