Write! Why?
July 07, 2018My lecturer once said that writing is like a body that will become stiff if not kept moving. We will forget how to do something if we do not continue to do it.
Do we realize that? Have we all felt insecure about our ability to write? In fact, whether we realize it or not, from the past until now, we almost do the writing activities in our daily life.
Well, hi peeps! Welcome.
Most
people write because they need media to share. While other people are too busy
to spend their time even a little to listen our stories, or risk our stories
get a lot of comments from listeners, we can share what are in our hearts to
books or computers by writing down our stories. Because, sometimes someone does
not need comments, suggestions, or feedback when sharing a story, they just
need to be heard.
In
addition to being able to feel calm because we can share our feelings, writing
still has other benefits that we can get. And the benefits can be felt either
by us, or others.
Writing
can add insight to us. Of course, because basically, before we write, we have
to understand deeply about the topic we are developing. Indirectly, our
insights will grow.
In
addition, writing can also improve our ability in composing words. How a word
or paragraph can be displayed by the reader without difficulty in interpreting
it. It takes a lot of practice so we can create a good text.
Then
how to develop that ability? Maybe we can start by writing something simple.
Like a diary that tells the events around. As my lecturer said when in the
class, "Learning from Anne Frank". The little girl who liked to share
her daily life with Kitty, her favorite diary. Everything she wrote there.
After
that, we can try to advance to the next stage, namely by relying on the
sensitivity. If we can focus and be sensitive to the things around, we will
have no trouble in writing. Because, things around us like trees, soil, rocks
and so forth will be written if we are able to process them.
This
activity can be done anytime and anywhere. For example, when we are in
somewhere and waiting for a friend who has not arrived, we can write what is
around us, or even pour out our tired hearts of waiting for a long time. The
shape can vary according to our wishes. Such as poetry, short story, or drama
script. At least, we can fill the spare time with positive things.
If
we have produced the writing, and we read again in the future, it will remind
us of a day when the moment was created. As the result, it will generate a
sense of self-satisfaction and convince ourselves that, basically, have writing
skills. This will be a positive point that can boost our spirits and indirectly
will spur us to continue writing. ***
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