writing to write, writing to be read
these days i am trying to write more just to put pen to paper. writing is the medium through which i clarify the jumbled thoughts in my head. by reflecting on your own writing, i can shine a light on my internal inconsistencies. i can bring myself peace. bit by bit, i can change myself.
when i write to be read, i’m always performing. how to teach? how to look smart? how many ways could the reader misunderstand me? how can i make my intent crystal clear? when i write to be read, my internal state gets muddied by my external projection.
even if life is a stage, everyone needs a backstage break from time to time.