My writing is a testament to myself, my thoughts, and my commitment to creating. I hope to gain a firmer understanding of my core beliefs, to refine my writing skills, and to explore the many thoughts that wander about in my mind.
Challenging Myself Through Creation
As I have undergone this process of website-creation I have become comfortable problem-solving using the internet, I have become comfortable on WordPress, I have come to understand Photoshop’s basic functions, and I have learned a bit about the technical aspect of website optimization. Now that I have an stable website, I need to challenge myself to write.
Writing As a Means to An End
I love writing. There was a time when I wrote singularly as a means to an end. Though I always enjoyed the introspective nature of writing, I lacked real desire. Because I had grown to associate it with a task or an assignment, it became a chore. I didn’t know what I was missing by not consistently writing. In High School, I was overwhelmed by my thoughts. Out of necessity I began writing. I needed to get everything out of my mind.
My Writing Process in the Beginning
I began learning how to write by asking myself questions. I would choose a prompt that pertained to my present mental state, and then I would try to answer it in as much detail as possible by asking âwhy,â until I was satisfied with my conclusion.  It was an interesting process, but I donât think I truly understood what I was doing.
As I went through the prompts and answered my own questions slowly, I was teaching myself how to have an internal dialogue. I remember vividly not being able to sit with myself and think through an entire thought stream. Then, as I continued to write, this gradually changed. My perception of the world, and of myself has been refined by this craft, and I am eternally grateful for it.
How I will Approach My WritingÂ
As I was attempting to define a good prompt for my first post, I recognized that my desire to do it ârightâ might impede my growth rather than promote it. My goal in writing is to develop my thought processes even further and to share what I have learned and continue to learn.
I hope to gain a firmer understanding of my core beliefs, I hope to refine my writing skills, and I hope to cultivate an environment that stimulates my creativity.
I am beginning my life journey, becoming conscious of how my choices affect the life I will eventually lead. With that in mind, I want to open myself up to new adventures, to idealistic thoughts, to insights I would not have expected; by encouraging a stream of thoughts, I allow myself room to wander. I want to reflect on life, on topics, on concepts, on other peoples’ insights, and so much more.
Let’s BeginÂ
My writing is a testament to myself, my thoughts, and my commitment to creating. This is the beginning of a journey. Let’s begin!