Writing - A Fuel For The Soul

[Destrod 2,634]

Writing - A Fuel For The Soul

 

A mind cannot linger in darkness. It needs a path, a way, an inspiration. Every action done by man is a valiant but vain attempt to find inner peace; by finding the path his soul wants and to convince others to let him do so. Not a day goes by when a human soul does not try to get out of such situation... This antique vessel of protein and lipid. Why? Because it has not found a path yet. We might not even realize that this inevitable struggle is happening. Let us just say, that every soul requires a path, and even if that path could lead to utter destruction for hundreds of other beings, it can still guarantee inner peace for one.

 

But what does this have anything to do with writing? What is the remotest possible connection? Well, the actual answer is intriguing yet surprising. Writing is a path for some, a hobby for most and a profession for others. A keen observer can differentiate between the three, and one man's treasure can be disgraceful filth for others, and vice versa. If someone has a passion for writing, it becomes a fuel for his soul. It comforts him, relieves him of stress. He does not desire recognition or wealth, but only seeks to pen down his words for the joy of it. A man of this caliber is a rare sight in the modern world of physics and equality. But a good writer is someone who does not care about how others will think about him. Instead, he only relishes the opportunity to take a whiff into the 'wordly', not worldly desires of his mind.

 

What lies in writing that comforts souls? Ah, but what doesn't lie in writing? Everything lies in writing! A depressed man will look upon himself and only see loneliness and misery, but even a small glimpse of an autobiography can reveal all the truths in his life. It gives comfort in a perilous state of misery. All the desires of his mind will be unleashed into one, single sheet of paper. He will enjoy all the glories of his longing splendor with every ounce of his heart if he can conjure the ability to absorb the goodness in the words.

 

However, most people cannot do this; some of them still have the ability to enjoy writing as a leisure activity.

 

They can appreciate good talent but not fully understand it. And most people cannot even contemplate the power words possess. They just consider writing to be a huge wall of pointless and soulless text, filled with shenanigans just for recognition. They are in the darkness, and have no idea what goes on in these magical forms of words which are gushing with emotions and power.

 

 

"Words are in my not so humble opinion, a more inexhaustible source of magic. Capable of inflicting injury, and remedying it."

          ~ Albus Dumbledore

Edited December 15, 2016 by Yisroel.Rabin

[Yisroel.Rabin 16,224]

-Slight rewording;

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Overall nicely written and something of an interesting point.

[r_I_already_won0 2,339]

The old classics, the magnificent writing of two-hundred years ago, were masterpieces. Writers today cannot reproduce their quality.

 

However, the most beautiful and rich prose ever written comes from J.R.R. Tolkien in his book The Silmarillion. :)

 

Nice article and good work! :)

Edited December 15, 2016 by r_I_already_won0

[Blackdrakon30 2,943]

Fitting quote, and quality thinking. I look forwards to seeing more work of yours like this; it reminds me of my own.  :P

 

Also, you could not have picked a more fitting quote. Just saying.

Edited December 16, 2016 by Blackdrakon30

[MandolinMarc 874]

And most people cannot even contemplate the power words possess. They just consider writing to be a huge wall of pointless and soulless text, filled with shenanigans just for recognition. [/size]

But do they? One of the most gorgeous things about writing and all art for me is that in some way, visceral or cerebral, subtle as it may be, everyone recognizes the power of it. 

 

The old classics, the magnificent writing of two-hundred years ago, were masterpieces. Writers today cannot reproduce their quality.

That's simply untrue. Go read Foster Wallace's Infinite Jest. Go read Catcher in the Rye. Go read Tom Wolfe or Junot Diaz. Go read.

[r_I_already_won0 2,339]

 

That's simply untrue. Go read Foster Wallace's Infinite Jest. Go read Catcher in the Rye. Go read Tom Wolfe or Junot Diaz. Go read.

Oh, I don't doubt that there are many talented writers today who produce masterpieces.  What I'm saying is that the classical form and art of writing is lost to the human race. No writer today writes in the same style as the writers of 200 years ago. It's a pity...

[D.a.r.kShadow 551]

Great work! Love it.

 

-Killerking54321

Edited December 28, 2016 by D.a.r.kShadow