Why?

Well, today I got asked why I like to write. Or why I do this for "fun". To some people, it might baffle them because writing is the worst thing that they could ever seem to do. However, I have the same feeling towards cross country runners. I have some serious respect for them though, because I absolutely hate running. If you see me running, you should probably run too, because that means I'm being chased.

However, I write for me. It's one of the few things that I do strictly for myself. I feel like words are powerful. Each one holds some sort of meaning, and they have the ability to change the way that people see the world. I chose to express how I see humanity, on this website. I also write in several other places, documents, and notebooks- just for fun. Stories, poems, and monologues fill the pages, giving me a reason to feel like I matter. I write because I also feel like I'm good at it. I don't feel that way about a lot of things, but this, right here, ties into my worth. Whether you like it or not, I'm going to continue posting about random subjects, and sometimes they're personal and deep. But that's okay with me. I long for the people who know me to actually "know know" me as a person. I have more courage behind the laptop screen than I do in real life.

So maybe writing creates courage. Maybe it creates a place where I belong. Maybe something I write will inspire someone else to start writing down their thoughts as well. I'm not so certain about anything, but I know that this is what's kept me going throughout the last year, and I hope that anyone who reads this realizes the importance of finding some sort of outlet. I've grown to realize that things get better, one small step at a time.

Keep doing what you love, and what you feel like you're good at. People may question you, or try to tell you that it's insane, but don't listen to them.

I hope you've had a good day :)

Emma Jane