Week 1: Words have power

I have never been one to keep a journal or diary. As a kid growing up with ADHD, writing anything other than what was required of me was a challenge.  Never would have I gone out of my way to try to write in any type of planner or diary, nor would have I been able to have not lose one. However, with maturity I have come to understand the purpose of writing, and how it can translate our words to others who our voice is unable to reach. 

I feel that the internet can do a better job of that than any paper can, so therefore I believe writing on the internet has its own niche and overall helps civilization. Oversharing can be a big safety issue, but I do not see it as causing anyone to lose a sense of purpose or voice. I feel anyone who sees oversharing on the internet as valid reason for losing ones voice is just out of date with todays time and changing world. I think others feel such a sense of enjoyment of reading others online journals due to the same reasons people read books or novels. Words can not judge. Words will accept you and make you feel a connection to whoever wrote those words, almost like you are hearing and listening to their voice. It gives people human connection without the fear of rejection. I do not think most writers write in stream of consciousness. 

While writing I think one must think about every word they are writing, almost like putting together the pieces of a puzzle trying to figure out perfectly where every word needs to be placed. I think any author needs to be concerned with their grammar, spelling, and punctuation, no matter the context. Forgetting these or not caring about them gives off an impression on not being educated. No matter book nor online, nobody will be more attracted to a piece of writing from a less educated individual. I think terrible misspellings and grammar is actually enough to make most stop reading after coming across these mistakes, so their importance can not be understated.