I wonder if other people feel the same compulsion to write, as I do. I know that everyone's mind is filled with a continuous rotation of thoughts. Often they are new; frequently they are problems or worries that are recycled. Over and over again. My question is if everyone finds therapy in writing those thoughts down. Nothing is quite so therapeutic as sitting, with a pen in hand, and transferring those daydreams onto paper.
It helps me. It enables me to focus on one idea at a time. I am forced to slow down, to organize, to wrap words around feelings and ideas. Suddenly random streams of consciousness become tamed and absolute.
Is anyone ever surprised when they go back to previous journals and re-read earlier disclosures? I always am. It is remarkable to discover what I have previous thought and recorded. Usually it sounds a little familiar; occasionally it startles; always it enlightens, as I peel back the layers of the mystery that is me.
We had a lesson in church last Sunday about discovering talents. The idea was presented that we should pay attention and follow the tendencies we have, the inklings, the promptings. Things we gravitate toward often are where our genuine abilities perhaps may be hidden.
I think I have tried to encourage this in my children. I wonder, though, if I take those interests of my own as seriously as I hope that they will. Over the years my interests have flitted from one thing to another. I become consumed with something, try to master it, and then eventually move on to discover something new.
Have I always succeeded in my efforts? I don't know. Have I discovered great treasures of miraculous hidden talents? No. Has my life been enriched by a variety of delightful hobbies? Absolutely.
So it comes back to the question: does everyone feel the compulsion to write?
I do.
8 comments:
I don't have a compulsion to write, but I do have a compulsion to tell and see stories. Visual stories. Photographs old and new, home movies, paintings, etc... I'm drawn to details, colors and experiences. If my mouth and hand could communicate what and how my eyes see, I'd be a happy camper.
Thank you, Laura. This is exactly what I was hoping to discover. You have an undeniable gift to tell stories with pictures. Your eye is drawn toward the often overlooked details, springing things to life for the rest of us that otherwise would have missed them.
I love writing, but don't have time to do so, or rather, I haven't made time. I have lots of things I want to do, but don't make time....guess I need to do so, because sitting here right now, thinking I don't have a major compulsion to do one particular thing is depressing. I have lost or misplaced my own interests in the busy-ness of my daily life. And I guess I've wanted a personal compulsion that isn't the same as someone else's. I don't like to feel like I'm copying people. Thanks for your post ~ obviously, it's made me think.
My compulsion would have to be fabric, I love feeling those fibers! Matching colors and figuring out as I go how to best use them. Embroidery would have to be my next passion, it's pleasing to me to be able to make a little piece of fabric into a work of art....
I have a lot of stories that go through my head and as soon as I start to write one another idea pops in . but my therapy comes with art. When I'm stressed or worry drawing or painting... well actually doing anything crafty.... helps relax and focus my mind.
I'm trying to achieve a photograper's eye but a lot to times I go to the obvious and miss the real gems....
I know why you have an compulsion to write is because you are talented at it. I enjoy following your blog for that very reason.
I also love to write and blogging is the forum for it. I am learning all the time about how to try to write better. I do enjoy pondering on subjects.
Thanks for our thoughts today; I enjoy pondering on them.
Blessings to you!
I love this. It really made me think! Do I have a compulsion to write?
I realized, I have a compulsion to CREATE. I love composing...anything. From crafts, to silly songs with my kids, to blogs, to vacation itineraries, to baking... I love taking what was, and turning it into something vastly different. This is a grand realization for me. I think it can honestly affect my career choices, and how I can understand my life goals better.
As I have been writing about exercising so much, as I run, I visualize my blog and the formation of the paragraphs, the emphasis on certain topics and subtopics, the order, the photo at the header. It is the finished product that I love.
I love everyone's comment! It is so interesting for me to hear what you are compelled to do. Isn't this a wonderful world, with so many different gifts for all to benefit from and enjoy? Thank you for being such great friends. Your support means so much to me.
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