Barnabas Piper
Ideas. Ideas are the best part for me. The ideas I can express and the discovery of connections between ideas as I write. I find that writing ideas brings to mind thoughts, connections, memories, resources, and other authors' writing that I never would have thought of if I was consciously trying.
Another wonderful thing about writing is that you are creating a tangible artifact, a record for people who come later. It is satisfying to know that my little contribution may be of use to someone in 3 years or 33 years. It is a record for my children of what I believe and what I'm discovering. There's something immensely gratifying in that.
Another wonderful thing about writing is that you are creating a tangible artifact, a record for people who come later. It is satisfying to know that my little contribution may be of use to someone in 3 years or 33 years. It is a record for my children of what I believe and what I'm discovering. There's something immensely gratifying in that.
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