We write to pin down a thought, like a butterfly, and go at it with a magnifying glass.
We write to become better communicators and decision-makers.
We write to appreciate the greats.
I can think of at least one more reason to write: to process a thought or deal with a memory.
There are many thoughts and memories that bounce around inside my head. I find it useful to pen them out clear and thorough and then, miracle of miracles, they're no longer in my mind.
I really like that reason you mentioned. Maybe those recurring thoughts or memories are just begging to be fleshed out. Once we do that through writing, they're ready to let go of us (and us of them).
I agree with everything you wrote.
We write to pin down a thought, like a butterfly, and go at it with a magnifying glass.
We write to become better communicators and decision-makers.
We write to appreciate the greats.
I can think of at least one more reason to write: to process a thought or deal with a memory.
There are many thoughts and memories that bounce around inside my head. I find it useful to pen them out clear and thorough and then, miracle of miracles, they're no longer in my mind.
Thank you for sharing!
I really like that reason you mentioned. Maybe those recurring thoughts or memories are just begging to be fleshed out. Once we do that through writing, they're ready to let go of us (and us of them).
Well put!
Those memories and thoughts become fully constructed and kind of walk off into the sunset on their own.