Coming back to writing…
Exploring the Art of Writing: A Personal Reflection
Have you ever felt like you were missing something important in your life? For me, it was writing. I've always been drawn to the art of expressing oneself through words on a page, but I often found myself too busy with other things in life. Recently, I've been reflecting on how much I miss writing and realized that it's time to make it a priority again. The whole reason I started on social media 9 years ago was to publish my book (that’s another blog post for another day.) But through it all, as much as I tried to cling onto my love of writing + expression from it… I lost it.
For years. I just… stopped writing.
Writing has always been a way for me to process my thoughts and feelings. A way for me to share my heart. It's a way to explore my innermost desires and fears, and it allows me to connect with others in a unique way. It helped me process what Holy Spirit was teaching me and hopefully, connect with others needing a glimmer of hope. However, I've noticed that I've been neglecting this part of myself lately. It's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life, but I realize how much I need writing to live out the gift I know God has given me. Even when I slow down and do less, I’ll tend to do all the other things before I just take some precious time… to write.
So, I've decided to make a change. I'm committing to writing more often, whether it's journaling, blogging, or even just jotting down a few thoughts each day. I want to explore this art form more and see where it takes me. This is something I purposed at the beginning of 2024 and want to continue (hopefully for the rest of my life) for the rest of the year. I’m not a fantastic writer- and I’m okay with that. I do it for the art of it. The processing. The love. The joy. The gift.
If you're feeling like you're missing something in your life, I encourage you to take a step back and reflect on what it is. Maybe it's writing, like it was for me. Whatever it is, don't be afraid to pursue it. Life is too short to ignore the things that make us feel alive. And that maybe, unknowingly, are touching others lives as well.
Writing can be a cathartic and therapeutic experience. It doesn't have to be perfect or polished. It's about expressing yourself and allowing your thoughts and emotions to flow freely. Writing can help you gain clarity and perspective on situations in your life, and it can also be a way to inspire and connect with others. Other avenues I’ve wanted to explore in the writing sphere is poetry. But my own unique flavor of poetry. Another method is song writing. I remember writing entire songs when I was younger. Lyrics, notes, the entire symphony of music laden with words from my heart. What a beautiful glimpse of possibility in writing in multiple creative ways.
With the rise of technology, it's never been easier to share your writing with the world. Blogging and social media platforms offer a way to connect with a larger audience and receive feedback on your work. I’m an open book + enjoy bringing light to what I create. AND I also keep many things private. Including my writing. I own maybe 15+ journals that I write in at the same time. Words that may never be made public for anyone to see but specifically written privately to individuals. If you choose to keep your writing private, it can still be such a valuable tool for personal growth and reflection.
This will be the year for me for an exploration of creativity in writing again. An art from I have laid to the side for far too many years. Time to pick it back up again, stretch those writing muscles… and grow.
