On this Thanksgiving weekend I'm thankful for a lot of things. I have a wonderful family and friends, a good-paying job and all the necessities. The people in my life are wonderfully supportive of me in my endeavors.
One important thing I'm thankful for is writing. Right now, it's primarily a hobby, although it could be likened to a habit or addiction. I have never made a living from my writing and possibly never will. Financial gain is not why I do it. I do it because it makes me happy. It's an outlet. Cathartic in so many ways. I have no idea if my writing is really any good. People like it. I think it's good. But, again, I don't know for sure. Most people seem to measure writing success by whether they ever get published. For me, it's successful simply because it keeps me sane. Everybody needs an outlet. For some, it's running a marathon. For others, it can be eating. Still others use shopping. There are also gambling, smoking, drinking, singing, dancing, any number of things. We all need something.
So, on this most appreciative of weekends, I am thankful for writing.
What are you thankful for?
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