Comments on: Why I Write

By: Little Green Mom

Little Green Mom — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:01:38 +0000

Thanks for sharing this kernel of perfect purity with us. For the record, you CAN write. I also question where this impulse to put fingers to keyboard comes from, and why so many people these days seem to have this very same impulse. Regardless of its origins, I can only see the positives for both sides of the spectrum: readers and writers. Keep up the good work, and stop by sometime. I can’t promise Carol Shields, but you might titter a little, and that’s good enough for me

By: Uzma

Uzma — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:27:14 +0000

Hi.
Am a lil late here but I had to say it. Your writing is beautiful. So clear and touching. And the most important thing, you are giving me, that moment. When the world shrinks and expands and something new enters our psyche to be a part of us, to lead us, to make us feel like we belong and above all else to give us that moment of purity. Thank u and god bless

By: Nancy Froio

Nancy Froio — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:16:37 +0000

I am here via Danielle LaPorte….for me your writing is luminous…my fav color… and reflects a great awareness. I am inspired reading your words. I suspect that the need to be read arises from your beautiful search for meaning! Much Love! Thank you!

By: Shawna Cevraini

Shawna Cevraini — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:31:52 +0000

I am so glad I read this post! You took the words right out of my heart!

It is more than the therapy of writing it down to find out what I’m thinking. To know that someone “out there” might benefit from my words is so uplifting; so inspiring to me. I feel less alone and “weird” because someone else can relate to what I am saying or going through the same things.

I have wondered if it is selfish to want people to read my simple (and definitely, rambling) words.

And I agree with Aidan, you are a writer. A beautiful writer! I am eager for more!

By: Elizabeth (@claritychaos)

Elizabeth (@claritychaos) — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:42:53 +0000

This is beautiful. I agree completely. And you know what? You totally *did* just articulate something I feel and think, but hadn’t ever actually put into words.

What you say about how it feels to come across a piece of writing that resonates with you reminds me of what Stephen King says about a good simile in “On Writing” – it’s like recognizing an old friend in a room full of strangers.

(here via Motherese. I don’t follow the comment link trail too often, but when I do I always discover a new gem.)

By: Deb Owen

Deb Owen — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:44:55 +0000

What a beautiful post. And you just accomplished what it is you hope to do - expand someone's world.

C.S. Lewis said "We read to know we're not alone". It would seem only natural that writer's would write for the same reason.

My former 'about' page on my old photography site once talked about how it's *all* about connection.

As for being needy....no. I don't think it's needy or immature. In fact, feedback is considered one of the components necessary to creating meaning. It's natural, and it's uplifting, to know that you've connected with someone and affected their lives in a positive way. As you just did mine.

Thanks for such a great post.
All the best!
deb

By: Aidan Donnelley Rowley

Aidan Donnelley Rowley — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:40:03 +0000

Wonderful, thoughtful post. (And, no, not because you linked to me ) I disagree with you on one point though.

You are a writer. An exquisite one. I imagine that you will provide that "shimmering sigh of recognition" for many down the line. You do, almost on a daily basis, for me. And quite a few others, I imagine.

Feel free to keep asking as long as you promise to keep writing.