Why write?

After six months of not blogging at all, why am I here again?

In a word, clarity. Writing openly forces me to externalize my thoughts, to organize them, to scrutinize my words more rigorously than when they’re just abstract images floating in mind.

Living “publicly”, or at least, with the possibility that a stranger might encounter me or my ideas, keeps me sharp, quick, and very much on my toes.

I’ve lived “out of the spotlight” for quite some time - I’ve grown soft.

Now, by putting myself out there, I’m forced to sharpen my saw, to hold myself to a higher standard.

Wish me luck.