Writing is like Breathing for me...

 Writing My Heart Out...!
It's not a Hobby but a Passion in me now...!

By Dr Sunil S Rana 

Writing can be a deeply personal journey, a kind of dialogue with oneself that is both exhilarating and enlightening. As the English novelist Virginia Woolf once said, “Writing is like breathing; it’s something that you have to do.” For some, the act of putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) is more than a hobby—it’s a calling, a constant pull that demands attention, even in the middle of the night.

Writing from the heart is a powerful thing. This form of self-expression is timeless, a practice shared by some of the greatest minds in history. The 19th-century poet and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson expressed it well: “The only way to have a friend is to be one.” Writing becomes a friendship of sorts—your thoughts, emotions, and imagination join you on the page, offering insight, comfort, and companionship. When you write from your heart, you give your words a life of their own, creating a lasting impact on readers, regardless of the subject or genre.

The Urge to Write, Even at Odd Hours

To those who feel the urge to write, there is something uniquely compelling about crafting words into meaning. This urge can strike at any hour, stirring you from sleep or pausing you in the midst of a busy day. The German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche famously wrote, “That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” It’s an idea that resonates with the journey of a writer—each moment of inspiration, each word poured onto the page, strengthens the bond between the writer and their craft.

For those who wake up in the dead of night to capture a fleeting thought or to complete a piece that has been simmering in the mind, there’s a sense of fulfillment that can only be understood by fellow writers. William Faulkner, the American novelist and Nobel Prize winner, once advised writers to “write while the heat is in you.” This is the essence of writing passionately—you don’t wait for the perfect time, the right moment; you write when inspiration strikes.

Writing as a Lifelong Companion

Writing, like a loyal friend, is always there. Whenever the day is heavy, and thoughts seem too complex to bear, writing offers solace and clarity. The philosopher Seneca stated, “It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor.” In writing, you often discover that everything you need is within you. It reveals both the abundance of your inner world and your profound connection to the world outside.

As a writer, you cultivate this companionship daily, often finding that writing fills gaps in your understanding, challenges your views, and prompts you to explore life’s mysteries. Writing is not merely a pastime; it’s an act of self-discovery, a medium to clarify, and at times, even to escape. Through writing, you “find yourself” again and again, an idea echoed by the poet Rainer Maria Rilke, who said, “The only journey is the one within.” Each piece of writing becomes a step in that journey.

The Power of Writing from the Heart

Writing from the heart demands honesty. The English poet and critic Samuel Johnson once noted, “The greatest part of a writer’s time is spent in reading, in order to write; a man will turn over half a library to make one book.” This principle is true for those who write passionately—every thought and observation, every experience lived, is absorbed and then poured back out in the form of words. You share a part of yourself each time you publish a blog, touchingly connecting with readers who resonate with your insights.

When writing flows straight from the heart, it often surprises even the writer. There’s no need for embellishment because authenticity is its own power. The Roman statesman Cicero believed that “a room without books is like a body without a soul.” Similarly, writing without passion and authenticity can feel hollow. But when writing speaks from the soul, it fills the page with a unique kind of life that resonates with readers.

Writing as a Form of Legacy

In a way, every blog, essay, or article you write becomes a small legacy. The Greek philosopher Plato taught that “wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something.” Writing, when approached from the heart, becomes more than an act of expression—it becomes an offering, a piece of wisdom, an invitation to think and feel more deeply. It’s a way of leaving behind a piece of your own journey for others to understand and appreciate.

Writing from the heart, especially about what you truly believe in, inspires others to think differently, to feel more profoundly, and to look at the world with fresh eyes. It’s like planting seeds—sometimes they bloom immediately, other times they take root long after you’re gone. And as readers continue to come across your words, they may find comfort, guidance, or insight that carries them through their own lives.

Writing as Passion, Not Just a Hobby

Writing, for a passionate writer, is never merely a pastime. It is, as Ernest Hemingway described it, a calling “that demands all of you, and all of the time you can give it.” Writing is a commitment, a promise to oneself to keep returning to the blank page no matter what. Each word, each line, becomes part of something bigger—a reflection of your inner life, your world, your dreams.

To those who write with such fervor, the act of writing feels more like a necessity than an option. It is a purpose, a mission that offers fulfillment and satisfaction like nothing else. George Orwell summed this up well when he said, “Writing a book is a horrible, exhausting struggle, like a long bout of some painful illness. One would never undertake such a thing if one were not driven on by some demon whom one can neither resist nor understand.” Writing from the heart, then, is a kind of beautiful struggle, one that a writer chooses willingly for the joy and purpose it brings.

The Endless Journey of a Writer

The journey of a writer is one without end. Writing is a cycle of constant growth and reinvention, where each word leads to a deeper understanding of self and the world. In the words of Khalil Gibran, “The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.” This reflects how writing not only brings joy but also allows you to express pain, hope, and transformation, making your heart’s journey tangible.

For a writer, the satisfaction is not in completion but in the act of writing itself. As Henry Miller once said, “Writing, like life itself, is a voyage of discovery.” Each piece of writing is a discovery—a new perspective, a fresh insight, a revelation. This is what makes writing from the heart so captivating; it is a gift, one that keeps giving as long as the writer chooses to pursue it.

In conclusion, writing from the heart is both a journey and a destination. It is a passion that defies explanation, a calling that pulls you back to the page time and again. When you write your heart out, you are not just filling pages; you are sharing your world with others, leaving behind a legacy of thought, feeling, and truth. This is the beauty and power of writing—it is an art that, like all true forms of self-expression, becomes timeless, bridging souls and minds across generations.