An Ode to Writing

03.05.25 04:13 PM - Comment(s) - By amitaparwal

When we hear the word writing, what flashes before our eyes is not just ink and paper—it’s an entire spectrum: notebooks, scribbled sticky notes, overflowing diaries, carefully typed emails, thoughtful poems, childhood essays, and those pieces of paper lying forgotten on your desk, now so over-scribbled that they make sense only beyond logical reasoning. Some of them still hold relevance; some have quietly retired into oblivion.

Here are my insights on one of my most cherished facets of communication—written communication. It’s an art, a science, a therapy, and a skill. And if you’ve ever wondered whether writing still holds relevance in a world screaming digital from every rooftop—the answer is a resounding yes.

1. Writing on Paper Sharpens the Mind Like Nothing Else

Yes, apps store our notes efficiently. They’re searchable, environmentally conscious, and convenient. But writing—real writing—does something else. When you write by hand, your brain is more involved. It's not just your fingers moving; it’s your thoughts shaping themselves. Handwriting captures the mood of the moment. Look back at your old notes—you'll find versions of yourself scattered across those pages. Some rushed, some dreamy, some precise like a letter to the future.

Each stroke is a timestamp, each cross-out a reflection. Sometimes, the very lines we struck out in a hurry contain the real magic. Think of J.K. Rowling’s discarded drafts or Beethoven’s crossed-out musical notations—within those messy lines lay timeless masterpieces. When you type, you edit out those gems in real-time. When you write, you leave them there… waiting to surprise you later.

2. Writing Is Meditation in Motion

In a world that celebrates mindfulness but rarely practices it, writing is my form of meditation. It’s where I detox. It’s where I meet myself. Imagine Lord Shiva taming the wild Ganga in his matted hair. That’s what writing does to our minds—it channels the chaos, creating a quiet power within.

Our minds are the busiest busybodies, jumping from one time zone to another in seconds. Writing is like building dams—channeling that infinite energy into something purposeful. It’s where a meandering thought becomes a message. Where noise becomes clarity. Where fears, dreams, pride, and purpose pour themselves out—one word at a time.

3. Writing Is Becoming a Necessity, Not Just a Nostalgic Pastime

We live in a world of ringtones, pings, and buzzes. Where attention spans are now shorter than a goldfish's (yes, that’s been studied!). In such a distracted world, writing gives us an edge—especially in the age of AI.

Writing increases retention. It helps us recall not just what was said, but how it felt. Ever zoned out in an important call? (Don’t worry, we all have.) But if you had the habit of jotting down notes—what was said and what was sensed—you’d have a treasure trove of insight waiting for you. Additionally it is a magical method of channelising emotions into logic, as the first reaction (at times an outburst) is on paper, what comes from your mouth will be a response and not a reaction.

Writing is your personal rewind button in a world addicted to fast-forward.

Writing is…

For some, a passion. For others, a profession. For a few old souls like me, a way of life. For everyone else it should become a necessity.

Think of Anne Frank, whose diary became one of the most powerful voices of the 20th century. Or Rabindranath Tagore, whose writing is a living, breathing reflection of his idle musings—each word soaked in serenity, stirring something timeless within us. Or William Shakespeare, who sculpted entire worlds out of words, giving voice to every human emotion long before psychology had terms for them. Or Robert Frost, who took quiet country roads and turned them into metaphors for life’s most defining choices.

Whether you want to lead, reflect, connect, or grow—writing will take you there. So if you're still wondering why to write— Let me ask you instead: Can you afford not to?

From clarity and structure to expression and influence. Writing is designed to help you fall in love with the process, one word at a time.

Stay tuned. Write back. And maybe—write more.

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