Why write?

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I don't know why I need to write anything at all 🙂. There isn't anything new I can add to what's already written.

I have written a few blogs already. Most were written thinking how they would be useful to others. Some were written completely from the ego — I have taken those down now. This time, I am writing simply because I enjoy it. This blog is almost like my online diary. The only difference is it is not private 🙂.

I have taken some inspiration from the title "Commentaries on living" by Jiddu Krishnamurty. What temerity do I have to compare my writing with that of his? I don't know... just that I see the parallel between the title and what I want to write.

With all that disclaimer out of the way, I will start writing now. Thank you for reading!

Namasté!

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