#88 I write every day to understand what I want to say

ByLukas
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I basically write the same song over and over, but they’re just verses of this one really long one. I’m trying to figure it out.

The Tallest Man on Earth

I write every day so I start to understand what I really want to say.

I don’t usually get it right on the first try; maybe I’m not even getting close after 100 iterations.

And that’s fine.

There probably won’t be one post that captures it all.

Maybe understanding emerges from whole of the 100 iterations instead?

Sculpting away, day by day.

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    And in this case, strong emotions, passion, and yes, also pain, often lead to more leverage – if you allow yourself to see the lessons it can teach you.

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    People can think you’re not good at writing, and you can still write – and love it.

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