Reviews and revisions are my luxuries as the consumer of my creations. Since I am in no hurry to go anywhere, I can take my time to immerse myself in the fruits of my labor for hours.
Not all the time I have that luxury. At the same time not always do I come across profound thoughts worth ruminating. That is the nature of being a writer; I appreciate my own workmanship.
Such is the privilege. Every time I review and revise my work, I will strive for perfection. Pursuing perfection and appreciating beauty is an expensive hobby. To some people that means spending a lot of money. In my case, it means burning the midnight oil because normally that is the best time to be in the zone.
If Pygmalion was mesmerized by the statute he created, I on the other hand am transfixed by the idea that I can create a piece of work by simply harnessing the power of thoughts.
Imagine, ideas in written form had and always been a powerful contributor in shaping the minds of millions and billions even. Here I am a person who writes extensively, also has the same potential to do the same simply because I enjoy doing what I do best.
This gift to write endlessly is probably due to my mental condition. I simply cannot stop writing and reading what I write, especially when I listen to jazz. Since I have the juice to go the extra mile, I might as well put the pedal to the metal.
What else can I ask for? I am doing what I love the most. The satisfaction of writing cannot be compared to reading. Writing in my opinion falls slightly behind drawing in terms of providing a person with a sense of achievement and meaning.
Certainly writing is an activity that creates flow. This is especially true when it is accompanied by the vibrant sound of jazz.
Truthfully, it is an addictive behavior. I don't mind it at all. It keeps me away from my other past addictions. Presumably, if I am addicted, I might as well get addicted to something like this. It is a healthy addiction except when I have trouble sleeping because my brain is too active and I start to miss my exercise.
Can I break the addiction? Hmmm... I never thought that I should stop writing as long as I can keep on writing.
Maybe I should consider cutting down a bit.
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