Tell Your Story
Writing is MY way of life—it is my passion and true love. Writing enables me to do what I love doing the most, and that is constructing stories and experiences that give my life meaning and add value to others’ lives.
Writing is my personal journey from being to becoming. Being implies accepting and embracing ALL of me—the noble me and the flawed me, the tolerant me and the smugly moralistic me, the blithesome me and the dispirited me, the celebrated me and the unacknowledged me. Becoming suggests that I am a complete individual while welcoming opportunities to stretch beyond the limits of my creative endurance.
Writing is my teacher. Writing teaches me to regard the inestimability of human connection and relationships. Writing teaches me the value of embracing the mystery of each person’s existence—beyond race, gender, ethnicity, or philosophical worldview.
Writing instructs me on how to live in harmony with my community and the environment. Writing engenders the mindset and attitude of kindred spirit. Kindred spirit means we are thinking, feeling, and experiencing life in a manner that sees love as the commodity of exchange in relationships
Why You Should NOT simply Write
You should not simply write because writing tells a story—your story. What if your story is not inviting? You should not simply write because doing so exposes your inner thoughts and experiences. Why would you want the world to know about your vulnerabilities, flaws, limitations, and imperfections?
But what if writing is all of those things and none of those things? What if writing is about building courage, confidence, awareness, discipline, optimism, and hope? What if writing is grounded in extending compassion and participating in meaningful relationships? Perhaps, to write is to be human. It could be that to write is to recognize our impermanence—our time on earth.
Writing is a lifestyle. So, do not think simply about writing. Think about what it means to be human—to be a creator. And from that place of accepting your humanity—WRITE! Write and give the world an opportunity to participate in your essence.
Very thoughtful! However, there are many more ways besides writing to express yourself and to “become…” Music, Acting, Art, etc. But writing is YOUR way. I appreciate that. Keep writing, keep posting. Thanks!
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Yup…Writing is MY way…!
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Reblogged this on Anita Dawes & Jaye Marie.
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I love to write… And I try my best to do it well… A thought provoking post, BTW!
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Write on, my friend!!
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Oh, I will… you too, for I enjoy reading your posts…
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Lovely and inspiring. Thank you!
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Thank you!
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I have recently begun writing and it is like I’m breathing for the first time in my adult life. I totally hear you.
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Yes!! I connect with your state of incredible aliveness.
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Brilliant post! Since I’ve started this blog I think what I’ve written has become increasingly empowering to myself, so I will happily continue writing. Like you said we are the creators. The screenwriters, directors, and the actors!
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Yes, we are the gatekeepers of history.
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This is very eloquently stated! I loved your perception on being versus becoming! This piece gives me a lot to think about personally and encourages my writing!
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Thank you! May the Universe continue to guide you on your writing journey.
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Yes! Keep finding joy in creation!
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“Keep finding joy in creation.” I love it!!
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I completely relate to this post! Thank you!
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Awesomeness!
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Great post! This takes me back to the real passion of writing.
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Thank you, Leah!
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Good for you 😀
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Sorry, I don’t have a selection of emojis because I’m typing with my desktop computer keyboard 😛
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I’m going to quote, “Being to Becoming. Being implies accepting and embracing ALL of me—the noble me and the flawed me, the tolerant me and the smugly moralistic me, the blithesome me and the dispirited me, the celebrated me and the unacknowledged me. Becoming suggests that I am a complete individual while welcoming opportunities to stretch beyond the limits of my creative endurance.”
I’ll link what you said back to your blog, and this post. 😀
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And let it ride on the wings of providence!
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It’s all good! 😊
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I quoted you here: https://dotcamomblog.com/2017/06/26/being-to-becoming/
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This was actually quite motivating 🙂
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Thank you! 🙂
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I again posted your “Being to Becoming” as illustrated font 🙂 :
https://dotcamomblog.com/2017/06/28/being-to-becoming-part-2/
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I love the layout!
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I really like using different fonts.
I mean, I really enjoy making the message illustrated with fonts that make the words look like art.
I also make the images with the different fonts with Adobe Illustrator. 😀
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Awesomeness!
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The funny thing is that I can’t draw calligraphy. I never learned to use a brush with ink to do that 😛
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I made another image (watercolour) with “Being to Becoming” in calligraphy.
Here it is: https://dotcamomblog.com/2017/06/29/being-to-becoming-part-3/
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Well put.
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Great job! I really enjoyed this. Thank you for reminding me of why I write and challenging me to explore the hidden reasons as well…
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Thank you! I am happy to know that the post resonated with you.
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Your writing is interesting, Josiah. Tangnefedd. Tim
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Thank you, Fr Tim! 🙂
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I love writing, in my writing is where I get answers, where ideas come alive and so much more. I applaude you.
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Yes!! Your words captured the post’s essence beautifully. “Where I get answers, where ideas come alive…” 🙂
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I absolutely love writing, it’s definitely comforting and a release of expression. Thanks for sharing your writing with us.
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My pleasure! 🙂
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And your writings are great, enjoyed reading it.
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Thank you! 🙂
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I absolutely love this part:
“Writing is my personal journey of being to becoming. Being implies accepting and embracing ALL of me—the noble me and the flawed me, ” this is a perfect description of what compels me to write! I’m such a work in progress and I relate to that fully. That was beautifully written
Thanks for sharing!
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I read the following somewhere…”Embracing the royalty within your perfectly imperfect self.” Looks familiar…? 😊😉
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Lol yea a little!
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This is awesome, I love it!
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Thank you, Kenneth! 🙂
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This piece spoke to me. I reassessed the reason i became a writer 2 months ago and now, I’m enjoying the redefined me.
Thanks for sharing!
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Such a beautiful place to be!
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I “feel” this. Writing is an outlet for me, a way to formulate, solidify and express thoughts; and a way to tap into my creative energies. I always wanted to write, and only dabbled in it for many years. Then I started focusing more energy on it and making it a priority in my life – and now I love it!
I’ve been writing regularly for around 5 years now, and have no intentions of stopping.
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I think the difference here is “making it a priority,” which is something I identify with. Keep up the good effort on your end!
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Powerful post, Josiah. Thanks for stopping by my blog and following. 🙂 — Suzanne
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My pleasure! 🙂
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I completely relate. I have paintings I’m proud of and I’ve written songs, by my soul is the soul of a writer. It is both my compulsion and my life.
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Such a beautiful place to be.
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Well done! Writing is so many things. Of late with the death of my parents, it has a clarifying role and even a therapeutic one. Writing aids mindfulness. Love your blog.
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“Clarifying, therapeutic…mindfulness.” This resonates with me. Such a peaceful and palpable energy.
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Magnificent, Mr. Josiah!
Thank you very much for this great article 🙂
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My pleasure! 🙂
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Isn’t that the truth! i usually think of writing as my passport to all places. all countries, all worlds, the entire galaxy. even the make believe ones. writing takes me every where i want to go, and there is no immigration that can stop me!
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I love it! 😊
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Beautifully written. Connects authentically to my experience as a “new writer” although there’s nothing new about it at all. Very validating for me. Thank you for finding my blog!
Namaste
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Thank you, Bonnie! 🙂 Stay inspired!
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