For the longest time, I’ve always thought of writing as something that had to be this profound thing that needed to be perfect, thought provoking, and meant for others enjoyment. That writing is only something you do if you know someone will read it and gain benefit from it.
Don’t get me wrong, those are great things to think about while writing. And you hope people will read and enjoy what you write. I’m realizing though that, for me, this misconception has kept me from writing. I want that to change. And I need that to change. It needs to change because I believe that everyone has something great they can share with the world. We each perceive the world in unique ways and have different perspectives.
So I’m going to work on adjusting my idea of writing, and try writing for me. Use writing as a way for me to collect, organize, and express the thoughts, ideas, and feelings I have out of my head.
At times it probably won’t be perfect, or thought provoking, but that’s okay. For now, I just want to be okay with writing and sharing. I don’t know how often I’ll write, but if I’m okay with this new idea, I think it will be more frequent.
Welcome to a new season for me!
