Write it Out

I must write it all out, at any cost. Writing is thinking. It is more than living, for it is being conscious of living.” – Anne Morrow Lindbergh

I want to feel all the feels and be fully aware of all of my emotions. I want to learn from my mistakes and do better in the future. Writing helps me work through all of that. It’s not just the act of writing. It’s the entire process. The retelling, getting into the heads of other characters, figuring out the little details; all that helps with processing different situations. But I think the part that a lot of people overlook is the part where we get to share our work with others. We can share how we relate, or how we don’t relate at all. We can learn that we’re not alone or even gain a new perspective on the world around us. We don’t have to share our most private secrets, but when we’re ready to share in a place we feel is safe, it really adds to the experience.

How do you feel about sharing your work? Is blogging different for you than sharing in person?