Why I Write
I write because it allows me to dig deep into the depths of
my soul to examine and express myself, which is very therapeutic. Whether I am
creating an essay, nonfiction or fiction writings, I have found that writing
has always been instrumental in allowing me to use my “creative juices” to stay
emotionally balanced and to motivate and uplift others.
When I am going through the storms of life, writing allows
me to release my anger, frustrations and fears, which keeps me centered on the
blessing of life and less focused on life’s ups and downs. At the same time,
writing allows me to create written recordings of my good times and milestones,
which in turn, helps me to always remember that in spite of everything…”weeping may endure for a night, but joy
cometh in the morning (Psalm 30:5 KJV).
Most importantly, receiving feedback from the readers of my
book, A Single Woman’s Parenting Journey:
Survival Tidbits, makes me feel honored to know that I’ve far exceeded my
objective of wanting to write a book to motivate and encourage other single
mothers. And, this does my heart proud!
Writing
to me is like gasoline to an automobile, without it, I would be immobilized.
© Carla J. Curtis, September
2001
