What an interesting question. At first my response was, “I really don’t know. I just write.”
But, on further introspection, nothing could be further from the truth. I don’t ever, or rarely, just write. I always write to understand, to teach, or to create the perfect moment. Often I do it to create a space of positivity, affirmation, encouragement, and hope, that can be returned to as often as needed.
Sometimes I do it for me. Sometimes I do it for others. But it’s always the same. It starts with an idea, or a need, and it moves forward through many iterations. It’s a lot like my art making. I do it for the fun of the experience, the process, the flow, and the product.
I write and create art to tell stories — for myself and others.
More and more I am discovering and experiencing the power of stories. I want to fill the world, or at least my little part of it, with stories of goodness, truth, beauty, courage, and kindness.
That is who I am as a writer, artist, creative. Heck that is who I am as a human being. Or at least, it is who I strive to be.
Here is a shot of the latest story I am telling myself, and anyone who needs to hear it.
There is joy and possibility even in the wonkiness. And amazingly enough, sometimes there is great joy and possibility. I am loving the wonkiness of the mandala — created purposefully — and I’m thinking of working on a series!
Life lived with relentless creativity 
Yes! I think that wonkiness is a pretty good reason to write. I loved reading this.
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lol. That made me laugh. But it’s true, right? Wonkiness is a good reason to write! Thanks for the affirmation!
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YES! I love this… “passion and joy even in the wonkiness!” I’m a lot like you. I write to fill a need – often to process or to make understanding of the bigger questions in life. At other times, though, I write to share sweetness and bring joy to this world. Thank you for sharing your words.
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You’re welcome! Thanks for your comment. And thanks for bring sweetness and joy to the world! 😀
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I write to let go, to self inform, to reach others…I join you in your quest for creatvity. w/o words there would be a disconnect between the amazing mind and the beating heart,and even the gut (our second brain). We write to live fully.
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Yes! You are right, Grace. Writing does help us live more fully — and to connect in so many ways. Keep writing! 😀
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That mandala is incredible! Please continue to fill the world with your stories, they bring joy.
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Thank you!!!! Your comment makes me happy! 🙂 And, I will.
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I enjoyed reading your reflection about your writer identity. Your mission to fill the world with stories of goodness, truth, beauty, courage, and kindness makes the world a better place and your readers better people. I think that the writing for oneself is equally important.
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I absolutely agree! When I put that goodness out into the world I know how much I will be blessed by it as well.
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Molly – Your art, your writing, your thinking, your creative indomitable spirit are so inspiring to all who know you, love you, and read your words. Shine on, girl!
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