"Writing is a form of personal freedom. It frees us from the mass identity we see in the making all around us. In the end, writers will write not to be outlaw heroes of some underculture but mainly to save themselves, to survive as individuals."-Don Delillo (American novelist of New York City)
Being our first twelve blogs are an assignment for a writing class, I figured the first quote I will reflect on should be about writing. Not everyone considers themselves writers, whether it be because it just doesn't come easily or because you think your products just aren't considered good enough in your eyes, but I think everyone has a little writer in them. It is a desire to express yourself through unique written word. It can be your own little secret or a proclamation that you wish all the world could read. It is a supreme form of self-expression. In a society as modernized as ours it is easy for us to become one of the many, to get lost in the crowd, to follow standards set by the general population, but writing is a way in which we can rise above the rest and show them who we really are. We can dig deep into our souls and let our feelings and thoughts be painted across the paper.
Personally, I strive for individuality through writing, through speaking my opinion and not letting others break down my likes. I try to do what I like in every aspect of life and try to not let the outside opinions of others affect the happiness I want and deserve.
In what ways do you express your individuality?
