The reason to write: vulnerability
A desire to write down my thoughts on a variety of topics is a persistent urge of mine. I've sporadically done it on iPhone notes and Evernote. I had a paper journal that I wrote in consistently for a few years, but have since rarely cracked it open. Now I think it is important to begin to aggregate these entries in one place. I hope it helps my wife know me better and my children know me better. If my friends and other family end up taking a look, that is great as well. My prayer would be that my exploration of thought helps me come closer to Christ and know God better. I believe that allowing yourself to be vulnerable forces humility and gives you a real opportunity to grow. So much of life and relationships involve protecting and shielding ourselves from being vulnerable around others. God seizes your heart if you remove the barrier of your ego and you clear the path to seek his knowledge. I want others to join me on thi...