Why do I keep coming back to writing even when I feel stuck?
Why do humans just stick to one thing no matter what?
I came back to writing. Yes, I did again.
And I will keep returning no matter how stuck I get. I will come back.
Tomorrow, if not today, next week, after a month, even after months, or if more years — I will come back to writing. But why?
Why do we humans keep pushing back?
Why do we keep coming back to something that rejects us?
Why do the waves keep hitting the shore again and again?
Why do flowers bloom even after the harshest winters?
The sun rises and brings back light even after the darkest night. Why?
Maybe for the same reason — Love. Passion. Determination…and hope.
When you have an extraordinary will to do something, no ordinary obstacle can hold you back.
I love writing and every experience and opportunity that comes with it. Yes, sometimes it’s exhausting — outlining, editing, proofreading, revising, and so on.
Trying to keep up with everything that comes my way simply because I love writing.
Even when it’s tiring, it's this passion that keeps you going, no matter how many setbacks and troubles you face.
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When you passionately love something or someone, nothing can stop you.
The pain doesn't feel worth giving up. All the obstacles and setbacks seem inferior in comparison to your journey.
What is it that we don’t face? Criticism, discomfort, sadness, resentment, and, of course, the worst: people.
But it doesn’t matter, and on a serious note, you actually never feel it when your eyes are on the prize.
They can hurt you, slow you down, even make you fall — but the moment you look up, the hope shines bright, and passion sparks. And there you go again.
It’s crazy how, in theory or drama, the struggle for love and passion is portrayed. People are often depicted as willing to go through ‘anything’ for the sake of love, friendship, and passion.
Yeah, we all loved making fun of Disney movies’ concept, but let’s be honest, when it really happens, we don’t admit it — do we? Or maybe not see it.
- Why do you keep going with your lifestyle change when it's hard?
- Why do you keep going back to those who hurt you?
- Why do you keep making sacrifices?
- Why keep up with all the bad things that happen to us every other day?
Maybe for love, passion, and hope… for life itself?
For all the beautiful experiences life has to offer us — the things, experiences, and people that make everything worth living?
Coping with problems and embracing passion — maybe that’s what we call life?
So, what’s that you keep going back to? Find the answer to Why?
