As we have written very rarely lately it seems a good time to evaluate what the purpose is for our writing at all. With the boys getting up earlier it becomes harder and harder to find the time. Who has the time anyways to write much at all if we are not getting paid? There has to be a means to this writing doesn't there?
There is a means to this writing. There will always be. Writing for me and for us is therapeutic and we like sharing our thoughts while exercising our minds.
That is what writing is for me. It is an exercise of the mind. When I research and/or write about something it helps me get prepared for what the day has ahead. It makes my mind fresh. Writing not only helps organize my thoughts, but provides that mental obstacle course to enhance them. This practice helps me to be able to be more informed about the world and hopefully enhance it.
When my mind is fresh from writing it is fresh for everything else. It helps me to plan out my morning and my day. My mind is able to stay fresh for the many kids at home and at school that I interact with on a daily basis. Most of all my mind being fresh helps me to evaluate life.
By being able to evaluate life I am able to notice what is really important. I am able to notice how to prioritize. What really matters becomes all the more clear. Also coming clear is why it matters and what to do about it.
Writing isn't, never was, and never will be about money for me or about being right (although I typically am IMO). It is about, why we should do what we do and how to do it better. It is about trying to get better mentally so you can be a better person. Writing will always be about that.
Life doesn't stop to give us the chance to write. It doesn't stop to give us that chance to smell the roses. However, it is important that we do those things that help us grow as people. Those things that stretch our minds. For me that thing is writing. Even if my son wakes up right when I get my computer out and I have to skip a day. For my wife it has been about this lettering she has gotten really good at. You can follow her on instagram to see more about that....For my older son it has been about learning from us and playing with us. For my younger one it has been soaking in what his older brother is doing. Isn't all of this great and what life really is about.
So whenever my next post is, know that it is filled with this sentiment and this intention. To better myself and maybe get others thinking as well. Enjoy this post and each other and have a fantastic week!
-Noland
