It’s been a while since I wrote something. Work has been maddening, travels happening, and topsy-turvey schedules..so basically no time to reflect, no time to think, and no will to write.
For most amateur writers; an article or a poem is a textual representation of a writer’s mental state. The piece of content basically consists of thoughts collated in mind, contextualized to words, and committed on paper.
The fluidity of thoughts too painful to be shared, dreams yet to materialize, desires still to be realized form couplets and eventually culminate into a poem or a nazm. Writing is not a standalone art it draws its inspiration from emotions, beliefs, incidents, instances, people, and environment.
A hurtful word, a humiliating experience, a regret in life, a raw emotion, a lovely moment, and a happy smile can all get the creative juices flowing. The difference would be the context and tone of the content. It’s not easy to share your joy or even your sorrow so writing becomes the outlet that lets you share your euphoria or your depression with all and sundry.
The anonymity lets you to get your guard down and the medium lets you expose your soul. But most of the amateur writers that I have interacted with and even me would refrain from publishing poetry or prose which will make us vulnerable so a lot of such writings are either destroyed or are kept in draft sections of blogs and websites.
As someone who uses this medium to express my thoughts, I would advise all people who like to write or want to write….go ahead and do so….people will judge..let them judge… its your life, your thoughts. In today’s day and age, it’s all about “me” first attitude, there is no “we” anymore. People are increasingly becoming self centered and inward looking whereby their euphoric emotions as well as depressing thoughts are all bottled up. This is causing social anxiety, mental disorders, and paranoia. So, if you can’t speak up..write down. Let your thoughts flow, let your happy feelings out, channel your negative feelings into words and you will see your mood uplifting.
What people say doesn’t really matter, they won’t come to our aid in the hour of need, so why worry? Don’t be bogged down by unnecessary paranoia..give importance to people who matter…your friends…your family…for others well, are they really that important..think and find the answers yourself.
It’s difficult to share in voice so use your pen and write down your thoughts. You will feel a load to have lifted off your chest and you will also be able to inspire others.
So do as I do, pick up a pen, and start writing your maiden poem/ article. This is for you and only you so don’t be harsh on yourself and experience the satisfaction once you complete this task.
So all the very best and do send me your writings…would love to read…. until next time ciao……
