Time to Write it All Down

   It seems to me there comes a point in some people's lives where so much is happening all at once and the need to write things down becomes evident. Memories begin to fail, reoccurrences of similar events begin taking place and the details get muddled or sometimes we just need to pause and think things through more thoroughly before moving on to the next thought in line.
   I am by nature a "list-maker"; I need the organization of lists when packing, grocery shopping or multitasking. But what's strange to me is that I have never been a "journaler". I could never be bothered to write down my thoughts, feelings or experiences for any committed length of time. I have tried many times to start a paper and pen journal, and I have umpteen mostly-empty journals of various shapes and sizes floating around my past. But several years back, whilst on a social networking site, I utilized the "journal" feature and found it most rewarding. I liked the feeling of being able to share my thoughts "out loud" if you will, but not needing to bend the ear of anyone in person. I'm sure the last few men I have had in my life would moan to you about how loathsome that became... well, never mind them. They were a bit, shall we say, distracted... shall we move on then?
   See, I'm also an external processor and, in order for me to get to the bottom of an internal struggle or come to grips with a new concept, I must talk it out somehow. I need the venue for venting as it were, so I have decided to take it to the arena of the almighty blog. I realize there may be all of no-one who would want to actually read what I have to write about, but that is of no consequence to me. I choose to write and postulate, ruminate and cogitate, not for the betterment of my social circles, society or the globe, but rather for me and my processing needs. I aim to utilize this means of externalizing for the purpose of personal betterment and hopefully I will start seeing personal growth in the areas where I need to expound and extrapolate for the well hidden answer.
   If you choose to join me on my journey I welcome you. My life has taken some sharp turns as of late, and I have a history full of them as well. As I work through the daily struggles to get to the surface of this cavern I am climbing out of I will bare my soul only as is prudent for my own mental and emotional health, and I invite you to ponder with me the meaning and value of all the cards dealt into your hand too.