Why?
One word with the power to
kick my brain from the inside.
Why did I pick this?
Why is it important to me?
Without this one word question
procrastination can run amok.
Why does finishing this matter?
Will anyone care?
Is it worth it?
I am just one
among billions.
Just plain old me.
What if I don’t?
What will be lost?
Will I cease to exist?
The why of
is always
the essential.
© Alicia Grimshaw 2017
Inspired by Nikki’s post titled “Doubts and Dreams” – Flying Through Water
flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw 
Doubt
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The “why” is both the most important and the most difficult question, isn’t it? Sometimes I figure it out, and other times I’ve learned to live with the uncertainty, at least for a little while. But I believe it is always a good question to consider.
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I agree Ann. If I am solid on the WHY it seems that most of the time the other steps fall into place fairly easily. Thanks for your thoughtful reflection as always.
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Fantastic. Absolutely fantastic. ❤ Will be sharing in next weeks Posts of Note. ❤
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Thanks Nikki. The seed came from reading your post. I appreciate the inspiration we can give to each other through blogging.
Keep writing your book and kicking doubt to the curb.
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Another reflective, thoughtful poem from you, Ali. Why. That is always a ponderous question that has so many answers – and these answers may never satisfy us. What ceases to exist? Such an intriguing thought. I’m a believer in all good things come to an end at some point. Maybe that is the pessimist in me…but I like to be realitic a lot of the time.
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Mabel, I so appreciate your thoughts. I don’t think that endings are pessimistic at all. An ending is necessary to have a beginning. I am committed to living a conscious life and with that comes a lot of questions from my little brain. Thanks for reading and sharing yourself openly. Have a great big beautiful day.
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A beautiful write and follow up on Nikki’s post. It absolutely does matter doesn’t it?
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Thanks Miriam. I think that I can easily get caught up in the doing or caught up in the procrastination without the WHY. Great to hear from you. Have a beautiful day.
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You too Ali. Enjoy the weekend
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Loved this post, I completely understand. Thank you for sharing! I love your content and I’m looking forward to reading your future posts.
Come visit some time!
💗, Mena from noirerewritten.com
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Thank you for your kind remarks.
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