174/365 - Renewed commitment

My head and heart have been very full lately, which is not too surprising given my lack of writing over the last two-plus weeks.  A couple people asked me recently, "Why do you write?"  My usual response has been something along the lines of, "It really helps me process things."  That's definitely true, but I suppose, in some cases, I also think I have something to say that's worth reading.  Whether it's sorting out a personal conundrum or responding to an issue of greater importance to the world, I seem to be better able to sort out my thoughts and feelings when I put them into written form.  It's high time I get back at it, too, if not for my year-long resolution than for my own good.

Even though I haven't been writing, I have been contemplating a great many topics I might like to write about.  There is, of course, the ongoing political discourse that has infiltrated my daily Facebook and news feeds, fodder I can't ignore much longer.  I've also been revisiting some writing I once did about religion as I have been digging into some great spiritual discussions with my beau and some other friends.  And then there's the recent phenomenon surrounding Fifty Shades of Grey, but I suppose if I want to write about it, I'll have to break down and read it.  That I haven't yet is less of a comment on my sex life than an indication of my taste in literature, but to each his or her own - in the bedroom or the bookstore.

Some juicy topics to explore, that's for sure!  As of today, I'm renewing my daily commitment to write, and I simply ask you - followers, friends, family, the unknown expanse of the Internet - to serve as my witness.  If I'm really ambitious, I may still make it to 365 by the end of the year.