From the earliest days of writing life logs on QQ Space to the 9 years of maintaining a WeChat public account, writing has become an indispensable part of my life. Although along the way, my writing group partners have gradually left, I am the only one still persisting.
Many people ask me why, and the answer is simple: I enjoy the process of writing.
Writing is a thinking game that promotes human progress. I enjoy transforming thoughts into words; it feels like a delightful mental game. It doesn't require complex props—a pen and a piece of paper are enough. I can turn vague ideas in my mind into clear sentences, transforming intangible thoughts into tangible words.
Writing has cultivated a habit of output for me. Even without inspiration, I persist in keeping a diary. From recording what I had for breakfast and what I bought to reflecting on various trivial matters in life, I document my daily observations and thoughts, maintaining sensitivity to words and making writing output a part of my daily routine.
Writing is a key that opens the treasure trove of thought. It helps me think more clearly, visualize ideas, and discern patterns and logic from them. When faced with unfamiliar knowledge, I organize, summarize, and conclude through writing, deepening my understanding.
Writing helps me focus more on work. When various ideas surge in my mind, writing helps me organize them, preventing my thoughts from becoming chaotic. Focusing on the writing process also allows me to plan my work more systematically, enhancing efficiency.
Writing makes me continuously examine my shortcomings. Only by publishing my words on the internet do I begin to seriously consider my phrasing, correct typos, and strive for perfection. This process has cultivated a habit of continuously improving my writing skills; each output is more mature than the last.
Writing enables me to grasp new things more quickly. Although I don't have many systematic works, I find it easier to master new skills. I record my learning insights and thought notes, establishing a seemingly unrelated yet mutually complementary knowledge system that allows me to quickly understand and master various subjects.
Writing also makes me better at problem-solving. Writing an article is actually a complete process of thinking and solving problems. From conception to organizing thoughts, from data collection to information integration, the writing process is about breaking down complex problems and solving them one by one.
Of course, writing is not always about getting feedback; sometimes I simply enjoy the process. Like this article, it stems from Jonas Hietala's blog post Why I still blog after 15 years, where he shares his reflections on persisting in writing for 15 years. I resonate deeply with this, which is why I decided to document my own writing experiences.
From the initial self-entertainment to now integrating writing into life, it has transformed me from a daydreaming youth staring out the window at sparrows on a telephone pole into someone who can articulate why I daydreamed and what I daydreamed about.
Writing has genuinely made me feel fulfilled and at ease.
If you also love writing, please persist in it, record your thoughts and insights, and share them with more people, allowing your words to illuminate others.