When You’re Feeling Stuck, Remember Why You Write

Rediscover the reasons behind your words.

It’s 6 am, and I’m still removing the crust from my eyes.

Waking up at the sound of my alarm isn’t always easy, but with a 9–5 grind, writing either takes place bright and early in the morning, or late in the evening when my brain is already fried, and I can only type the alphabet.

Sometimes I even get it right.

The early bird gets the words!

Life is bent on stopping my words.

Why do we write?

I write to stay sane. Writing helps me unravel the complex threads of thoughts that my brain weaves around my emotional and psychological well-being.

I write to discover. There’s a constant swirl of emotions bubbling inside my chest and mind. And although I know there are many things in there I would rather not face, I need to find out what monsters lurk beneath.

My mind talks to the keyboard better than it talks to my brain. And since my brain and I aren’t currently on speaking terms, the page is the only semblance of communication I get with it.

I write to change the world, even though I know perfectly well that I probably can’t.

I write for similar brains out there so that we can all swim in the depths together… maybe even holding hands and singing “Why Can’t We Be Friends.”

I write because the world is changed one person at a time, and if my words can help anyone, then I’m playing my part, no matter how small.

In the midst of life’s chaos, writing is my way of creating order.

So, let me ask you: Why do you write?