Writing Daily
Could you?
It has never been hard for me because there is so much in the world to write about.
I’ve often thought the greatest tragedy in the world was encapsulated by Hitler’s famous quote: “what a great thing for leaders that men don’t think.”
The saddest reality is the reality of the life unexamined and yet even, I, telling you this is such a sad state of affairs, often live my life unexamined.
Please do not judge me; for when was the last time you asked yourself, why? Why do you do what you do? Why do you think how you think? Each of us must find our own answers, there is no cheating on this test.
Find friends that listen to you. That ask you why and truly want to know. Attempt to avoid people who tell you how or why you are what you are. These are not your friends.
Your friends will make you better and they can only make you better if they care enough to want to know you.
Do you know how you attract those people? They are few and far between but there is a way.
You must be that person. Ask your friends how are they doing and ask them, why?
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Encourage your friends and loved ones to look inside themselves. Ask themselves why? Why do they watch the shows they watch, what does it teach them?
Learn these things about your friends and about yourselves and then you’ll never wonder what to write about again.
You write what you know and it is imperative that you write all that you know.
Most hide behind the idiom: it is better to be thought of as a fool then to open your mouth and prove it. Nothing could be more false.
You stay a fool with your mouth shut. If you don’t speak or write you cannot learn.
I write so much to be taught. Because I know I’m a fool but wish to be better tomorrow then today. If you wish to become better you have to write and speak. That opens you up for correction and in correction you learn.
The best thing in your life and mine is when we are wrong. Making mistakes is how we grow.
The only ones who truly messily up are those too afraid to fail. The reality is you fail 100% of the tests you find take, so, take the tests of life, speak your truths and there you can learn!
Thank you to any and all who spend time reading me pontificating; I appreciate you all so very much
