For us, writers, this is such a profound question of our existence. Writing for me, has always been a constant source of inspiration and sheer joy. The intensity and magnitude of exhilaration that writing gives can’t possibly be gauged. I, for one, cannot even find words to construct a coherent answer to define this feeling, this beautiful feeling that I experience when I write. Writers feel this way. But why do they?
Maybe it’s this uncanny ability of penning down something heartfelt that transmogrifies our complete state of being when the weight of our emotions gently get absorbed in long parchments and old diaries. Maybe it’s the written monologue that elevates our souls to a level of blissful equilibrium. Maybe it’s the effortless exercise of mind-cleansing that writing brings with itself. Maybe it’s the fact that writing is a medium of communion between the deepest corners of our minds and the strangest places of our hearts. Maybe it’s because writing is an extension of ourselves- how we perceive, observe, interpret, comprehend and ‘look’ at this world with all its little creations and constituents. Maybe it’s another way to silence our inner demons or explore brief, fleeting moments of life that make it worth living. Maybe it’s an intangible entity that lets us express ourselves in ways so powerful yet so subtle that we could very well lose ourselves into it. I do!
Maybe, just maybe, it’s a sublime confluence of everything; a fusion of emotion, feeling, thought, idea, belief, desire…what have you!
I, for one, want to explore this beautiful art for as long as I breathe. Indulge in every bit of it. Discover its essence. Just. Discover.
Because, discovery is like being born again. Into a new world of endless possibilities and unending adventures. And these repeated processes of discoveries will then become a series of rediscoveries reaching to the zenith of yet another discovery- self-discovery. And that, I believe, is the answer for all of us, searching for the absolute truth; embarking on a quest to find our purpose. That’s when we truly learn the art of living. By knowing who we are. And that in itself, is a beautiful thing to know.
So, here’s to 2 a.m. monologues and authentic rants. To black ink blots on scribbled parchments. To living. And to writing!
April 21, 2016 at 4:00 pm
Awesome post!
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April 21, 2016 at 4:00 pm
Thank you! :’)
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April 21, 2016 at 9:37 pm
Welcome 🙂
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April 21, 2016 at 4:01 pm
why do photographers take photos? for many of the same reasons you have given is why I takes photos and, occasionally, string words together that make some sort of sense. 🙂
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April 21, 2016 at 4:02 pm
I’m delighted to know that! The same reason I take photos too, truth be told. But writing is my love, what can I say? :’)
Thank you. :]
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April 21, 2016 at 4:01 pm
why ask why and just do. 🙂
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April 21, 2016 at 4:02 pm
Word. :]
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April 21, 2016 at 5:11 pm
Such a wonderful articulation of a rather inexplicable thought! Amazing!
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April 22, 2016 at 6:35 am
Thank you dearly. I’m so glad you liked it. 😀
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April 22, 2016 at 8:23 am
🙂
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April 21, 2016 at 5:12 pm
Naturally, each person has their own motive. Mine is to help spread information that can profoundly and positively transform self image, self awareness and self confidence through lifestyle modifications that improve health and overall function. This opens the door to opportunities many are not even aware exist. For me, it has become my PASSION to watch these people transform themselves into the next generation of people to pass this enlightening message and REALITY forward. In a world filled with “NOISE” and other distractions, this creates a sense of BALANCE.
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April 22, 2016 at 6:38 am
I admire your ethics. To be able to spread so much knowledge and wisdom through your words alone, that’s quite something.
I’m sure it feels wonderful and happy.. I really hope it does.
What you’re doing is quite amazing. Keep inspiring and motivating people towards healthier and fitter lifestyles. I wish you the best of health and wellness. 🙂
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April 21, 2016 at 7:30 pm
Very fittingly, this was beautifully written and I think it was very well thought out. I’ve never really considered why I write, but I guess it makes me feel happy and satisfied and a form of escapism and I just LOVE creating. I’m sure you do too 🙂
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April 22, 2016 at 6:35 am
That’s absolutely spot on, my friend. Writing has the ability to facilitate escapism but more than that, it’s the feeling that comes along while writing something down that truly makes it Beautiful. I feel the same way and I’m glad you do too.
Thank you for your warm words. I really appreciate them. 🙂
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April 22, 2016 at 3:13 pm
Ahhhhh everything you write is stunning, honestly I could read your stuff all day. And thank you, I’m glad to find someone who is as passionate about writing as I am 🙂
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April 22, 2016 at 3:15 pm
That’s such a lovely thing to say. Thank you. I’m humbled. It means a lot to me.
And I’m equally glad to find someone who loves writing to the core. Pleasure it is. :’)
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April 22, 2016 at 3:17 pm
It is indeed 🙂
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April 21, 2016 at 10:26 pm
I think writers write because they’re masochists with a death wish and that’s why they’re at their computer at 2:00 AM… 🙂 I suppose lots of reasons for writers to write, as many as there are different styles of written communication which is the gist of your post. For me it’s communicating in a way that allows me to think about what I want to say. Also, by getting feed back there’s learning from other people, whether they also write or not. Before the written word there were the verbal story tellers. They’d tell a story that was constantly being interrupted by people who had awareness of what the story was about. Thus the stories grew, became better and represented the “soul” of larger groups of people. That the traditions of verbal story telling is gone is a very deep loss for all of humanity.
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April 22, 2016 at 6:33 am
I really like your idea behind the reason of writing too! I’m certain I must’ve missed a lot while penning this down but I tried to think of all the possible reasons as to why I write and these were all I could find at that particular moment. I’m aware that there are so many more but heck, I don’t even need to justify why I write.. I feel ecstatic when I write and that’s what it’s all about..doing what you love and loving what you do.
Thank you for taking time out to read this piece, it’s always a pleasure to interact with you and read your opinions. :]
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April 22, 2016 at 6:37 am
Thanks… !
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April 22, 2016 at 11:26 am
Wonderful!!!! Feels great to read it! Keep it up!
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April 22, 2016 at 11:26 am
Thank you! I’m happy to know that. 🙂
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April 22, 2016 at 12:42 pm
To knowing how to put words to emotions about writing that are normally very light, deep and veiled!
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April 22, 2016 at 1:22 pm
Absolutely. I’m glad you think of writing in such a beautiful way. :’)
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April 22, 2016 at 1:26 pm
A pleasure that you granted me! By visiting my blog first. 🙂
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April 22, 2016 at 1:28 pm
It was a pleasure on my part too. 🙂
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April 22, 2016 at 5:32 pm
Love your image you have with this post, did you take that? And by the way great post as usual….
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April 26, 2016 at 10:15 am
I wish I had taken that image..it’s beautiful, isn’t? I found it somewhere online. Thank you! 🙂
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April 26, 2016 at 4:27 pm
It is fabulous!!! You are so refined in picking things. And your writing has this real dreamy, thought provoking and deep emotional aspect to it.
Your writing (*_*) =
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April 27, 2016 at 3:56 pm
I’m thrilled that you think of my writing in such high regard. Thank you so much. It means a lot to me.
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April 27, 2016 at 5:20 pm
There is something that strikes me about your writing, or maybe you understand the subconscious mind like I do. There is kind of a kinship!! Do you know what I mean ? !!
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April 28, 2016 at 3:06 am
Absolutely. I love the human subconscious mind..it’s one of the most beautiful things we have. I completely get you.
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April 28, 2016 at 4:03 am
There you go as assessed…no wonder there is that clarity in understanding. I too put so much stock in the subconscious mind. Man are you wonderful to talk to! : )
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April 28, 2016 at 2:09 pm
I do that too! The subconscious mind has so many dark alleys and hidden labyrinths, doesn’t it? A thing of beauty, if you ask me. Thank you!
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April 28, 2016 at 4:33 pm
And perhaps we in some strange way have traveled into that alley reminiscing of some distant past, that how it feels like…
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April 28, 2016 at 5:29 pm
I really hope so! Delving into the past feels too overpowering and nostalgic but where would we all be without it, eh?
Must feel lovely I bet.
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April 28, 2016 at 6:23 pm
Sometimes nostalgia leads us to memories that have laid dormant…Only if we dare to travel!
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April 27, 2016 at 5:24 pm
In other words you are like an echo that I here, so I would like you to feel the way I do….
Positive feedback-genuine nothing made up-propels you to your intended destination.
All the best!! U R A GREAT THINKER!!
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April 28, 2016 at 3:05 am
I can’t tell you how euphoric I feel reading your lovely words. Thank you for such encouragement. I’m overwhelmed. :’)
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April 28, 2016 at 3:55 am
I’m glad I make you feel that way, you deserve it!! Your talent, dreamy and wonderful!
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April 28, 2016 at 2:09 pm
And now even a thank you won’t suffice. :’)
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April 28, 2016 at 4:26 pm
Your response speaks volumes!
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April 28, 2016 at 2:39 am
You deserve it….U R Amazing!!
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April 28, 2016 at 3:00 am
Thank you dearly.
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April 28, 2016 at 3:54 am
You are welcome dear!
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April 23, 2016 at 3:33 pm
It is for me as it is for you.
“Why do I photograph? Because I have to; it has long been so. I have choice in what I photograph but not otherwise. I am driven to do it and to search for the why is perhaps to search for God.”
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April 23, 2016 at 3:54 pm
That’s a beautiful thing to do! I’m glad you have such a profound purpose behind it. I wish you the very best of luck in your endeavour.
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April 24, 2016 at 7:01 am
well this is different from most posts that I read:) very well done:)
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April 24, 2016 at 8:20 am
I’m pleased to know that. Thank you. 🙂
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April 26, 2016 at 1:49 pm
Lovely post. You have named many of the reasons I’ve come up with over the years. Writers are seekers, and writing is both our mystery and our answer. Thanks for sharing the link to this piece. I really enjoyed reading it. 🙂
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April 26, 2016 at 2:46 pm
I’m so glad to know that you could resonate with my words. Means a lot to me. Thank you sincerely. And yes, you’re absolutely right..writing is both our mystery and our answer. :’)
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April 28, 2016 at 8:55 am
Yet again, she drowns the reader in a torrent of words and the poor soul is left gaping at the depth of emotions spanned by this post. (:
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April 28, 2016 at 2:12 pm
I’m tempted to say mission accomplished but I won’t because this is such a heartfelt response.
But this post was just the tip of the iceberg, there’s so much more to writing than this. I’m sure you agree.
Nevertheless, I’m extremely glad that I could somehow capture the depth of these unfathomable emotions associated with the art of writing.
Hearing from your end is always a pleasure. I appreciate it. :]
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April 28, 2016 at 4:32 pm
I do agree! But this is beautiful nonetheless. And I think you have to appreciate a good piece of writing when you see it. 🙂
However, one thing remains – the jealousy. I haven’t written anything in over a month!
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April 28, 2016 at 5:27 pm
Ahahaha. Oh c’mon. You’ll be able to come up with something beautiful soon, I bet. And jealousy? I’m summoning the good vibes between us now. :p
On a serious note, thank you for thinking of my work the way you do. Means a lot to me.
All the best on the writing front! ^-^
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April 28, 2016 at 5:31 pm
Yeah yeah. I’m waiting for the stork to bring me my monthly sack of words. ._.
But yeah thanks! 🙂
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April 28, 2016 at 5:32 pm
You’re welcome! Here’s hoping I find something to read on your blog pretty soon. The stork shall come. :]
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April 29, 2016 at 6:31 am
I am afraid winter is coming. (Only because I am a Game of Thrones fan.) 😛
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May 1, 2016 at 2:59 pm
Reblogged this on Crapload of Words.
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May 17, 2016 at 1:55 pm
Wonderful thoughts and well expressed too! From one writer to another, cheers 👌☺
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May 17, 2016 at 3:25 pm
Thank you so much. I’m glad you see it in the same light as I do. Here’s to writing!
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May 17, 2016 at 4:07 pm
Cheers 👍☺
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May 23, 2016 at 7:51 pm
Writing is simply therapeutic for me! great post
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May 29, 2016 at 11:20 am
It is indeed. There’s no doubt about it. Thank you.
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June 10, 2016 at 8:01 am
To living and to writing !!! When nothing goes right , write ? Awesome post xx
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June 10, 2016 at 10:46 am
Absolutely. Thank you so much. :’)
I’m glad you liked it.
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June 10, 2016 at 10:50 am
I loved it ! :*
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July 16, 2016 at 6:48 pm
True
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July 17, 2016 at 8:40 am
Glad you agree.
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July 16, 2016 at 6:48 pm
Great going
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July 17, 2016 at 8:39 am
Thank you!
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July 17, 2016 at 8:40 am
Do follow me too 😊
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July 17, 2016 at 8:41 am
Welcome to wordpress. Happy blogging. :]
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July 17, 2016 at 8:41 am
Thankyou so much :”)
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July 23, 2016 at 4:58 pm
Fantastic. Literally just created my own blog, and this is the first post I have read. Great reasons to write, I can definitely relate 🙂
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July 24, 2016 at 4:19 am
Welcome to wordpress! I’m glad this was the first post you came across. Thank you for your warm words. I wish you all the very best for this new endeavour. Happy blogging! ^-^
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September 30, 2016 at 7:51 am
Really like your descriptions, writing is a strange thing. Hard to pin down, but even so very rewarding.
Nice post
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September 30, 2016 at 12:18 pm
Hello there! Thank you for taking your time and reading this post, I appreciate your words. And very rightly said indeed, writing is a strange phenomenon, something beyond us and yet so exquisite. I’m glad you agree.
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December 16, 2016 at 6:05 pm
Such a deep insight…I’m tired of saying good things.gonna give random comments from now.😛
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December 17, 2016 at 3:04 am
Why, thank you Jeni. :’D
Random comments work just as well. I appreciate your words. Have a good day ahead.
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December 17, 2016 at 3:12 am
I was just kidding baby..have a good day ahead.see you forgot to send some love.☺much love.
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December 17, 2016 at 3:21 am
Aah, you got me there. Much love to you too! ^-^
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May 8, 2017 at 2:32 pm
Reblogged this on Writing With A Side Of Life and commented:
I love this!
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May 10, 2017 at 3:12 am
Thank you for the reblog. Much love.
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May 8, 2017 at 2:33 pm
This is a great article! Had to share it on my blog! You captured a writer’s heart!
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May 10, 2017 at 3:12 am
Thank you so very much. I’m glad I could do it.
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May 25, 2017 at 7:37 pm
Love it!
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May 26, 2017 at 6:34 am
Thank you very much.
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