Why I Write: A Journey of Expression

Turning Thoughts into Words, One Blog at a Time

Why Do I Write?

Why am I taking up this topic today? Well, writing a blog is something I’ve always longed to do. Over the years, I’ve started at least four or five times. Each streak lasted longer than the previous one, but for one reason or another, I could never keep it going consistently.

So today, I want to reflect on this question: Why do I want to write? Perhaps finding my answer will give me that extra push to write more regularly—maybe even periodically.

Why Do I Want to Blog?

I write to express. There are moments when it’s difficult to let your thoughts and emotions flow freely. You carry them in your mind, your body, and they weigh you down. Speaking is one way to release them, but there’s always a fear of how the other person might react—or worse, they might cut you off mid-sentence, disrupting your entire chain of thought.

Venting on social media? That’s an option, but honestly, I’m too much of an introvert for that. Journaling is another way, and I do turn to it when I feel confused or overwhelmed. But sometimes, expressing myself to the world—even subtly—feels like a good idea.

Blogging fits perfectly into this space. It lets me express myself freely while holding me accountable to what I’ve written. It’s public enough for others to read but not as intrusive or overwhelming as social media can feel.

Why Substack?

I started using Substack because someone suggested it. Back then, I didn’t give it much thought and just went along with it. Now, I realize it’s an ideal platform for me. It’s a good balance—open but not too open. It’s not hyperactive like social media, yet it allows people to peek into what you write. For someone like me, who’s not comfortable oversharing, Substack feels like a safe yet public space.

Why Couldn’t I Be Consistent?

Consistency has always been a challenge. Perhaps it’s because I never set a particular day for publishing my posts. I kept thinking that if I committed to a fixed schedule, writing might feel forced—like something I had to do just to meet a deadline. And when there’s no deadline, there’s no urgency. Writing always stayed on my “important” list, but it wasn’t urgent enough to prioritize over other things.

The result? It got pushed aside.

What’s Different This Time?

This time, I’m setting a clear goal: I’ll publish one post every week, on Tuesday. Why Tuesday? Because it’s today—my restart day. Let’s keep that momentum going and stick to Tuesdays going forward.

What Will I Write About?

I’ll write about anything I feel like expressing. My life revolves around topics like tax, non-tax, the CA world, food, accounting, books, family, and kids—so my blog will naturally reflect these themes.

I hope to keep this streak alive and continue expressing myself. Writing this post has already made me feel lighter. Let’s see how this journey unfolds.

See you next Tuesday! And yes, happy Makar Sankranti to everyone!