Why do I Write?

This is something I've been thinking about for the past few days. I have always loved writing. It is just a part of who I am. But like many people, having something that I love that is a part of me like that creates one difficulty. I usually have no idea what to do with it or what would be the best option for me.

It is this conundrum which has brought me to a new question. Why do I even write? For I believe that this is the way to find the answer to my original question of what to do with my writing. So here's to a life of journaling, whether it be book reports, essays, or actual journals.

My written journey began back in highschool, I believe, though I was taught excellent reading and writing skills by my mother in a homeschooling environment. But in highschool, there were writing contests for SCACS (South Carolina Association of Christian Schools). Basically writers from our school were in some sort of state competition with other schools. I tied for second place with one of my classmates. That was the first time I ever looked at my writing as potentially opportunistic. I saw it as something fun that I enjoyed doing, but that could possibly get me somewhere in life at the same time.

Writing became a getaway for me. I discovered journaling and my journal became my place to go when I had no one to talk to. I often used them as a way to pray as well. I also found that sometimes, journaling drives out the pain of life itself. I remember one night in particular, I looked at my journal, and suddenly hated it with a passion. I had written about some things that happened that had upset me so badly... I threw the book away. I didn't start journaling again for quite some time. I did however, write poetry and songs. Most of them didn't turn out too well, in my opinion.

I love to write about my life, and the lives of my friends and family. It's like having an in-depth conversation on paper or screen. It is the story of life itself. So, I suppose that one could say that I write because I care. I try to care without being 100% biased. I want to inspire others around me in all that they do. I write for you. That's why I write.