Write From the Heart

It's much easier for me to express myself through writing when it's coming from my soul. That way I don't have to think as much. I usually free-write because that's when I know my soul is speaking through me. Of course I have to read it over and edit, but, at least I've got it down in concrete form.

I love to write. I've been doing it since before I was a teenager. I usually would write in journals or at school for English class. I never imagined that I would desire to have a career in writing. Now I think I know why. I always like the easier road to travel. And yet, I always end up taking the longest and most difficult way.

But I don't write because I'm looking to get rich. If I wanted to be rich, I wouldn't have chosen writing. Not that it can't happen, but, that's not the point. The truth is, I didn't choose writing. It actually chose me. I've practically given up on my dream to be published so many times only to feel the sense of urgency once again...and again of writing whatever I feel like getting out of my head or whatever my soul prompts me to write.

And now, I am soon to be published. Finally. No money, but, no matter. The time will come or I will die trying. Because I won't give up as long as my soul brings words to my consciousness they will always come out whether it's in journal form or a book. But, even if I never get paid to write, I will won't stop. Not unless and until my soul grows weary and my fingers can't type or hold a pencil.

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orginally written on another blog: May 4, 2005