Why I Keep Writing
How one comment reminded me why I keep writing is not a grand story, but it is a deeply human one. The truth is, most days I wonder if the words I share reach anyone at all. We post, we publish, and we hope. Then, out of the blue, a stranger’s reply lands like a small miracle, one that can steady a shaky hand and refuel a weary spirit.
A follower wrote back to one of my Christopherisms with simple gratitude. “Thanks for these. I look for them every morning now.” That’s it. No fanfare, no hashtags, just honesty. And in that moment, it reminded me that this work matters. That even a short post, written between coffee refills, can ripple farther than I’ll ever know.
Behind the scenes, the truth is simpler than most people realize: I don’t write because I have it all figured out. I write because I don’t. These notes, memes, and Journal entries are therapy first and outreach second. They keep me grounded when the world spins sideways. Sometimes the words I post are meant for me, but it turns out they’re often meant for someone else, too. That’s the mystery and beauty of why I keep writing, it isn’t just about me, it’s about the community that slowly forms around honest words.
I’ve seen the ripple effect of words up close. Years ago, while sitting in a small-town diner, I overheard a weary waitress thank a regular for always leaving a kind note on his check. Nothing fancy, just “Keep smiling, we appreciate you.” She kept those scraps of paper folded in her apron pocket, like armor against a long shift. That moment struck me: encouragement doesn’t always come wrapped in speeches or applause. Sometimes it’s a sentence that keeps someone standing a little taller. It reminded me then, and reminds me now, why I keep writing.
If you’ve ever wondered if your voice matters, it does. The Faith and Good Courage Podcast was built on that very truth, ordinary stories reaching ordinary people with extraordinary timing. The Journal entries here are simply an extension of that heartbeat: trail markers left on the roadside for fellow travelers who might need a little hope for the next mile.
I think about movements like The Greater Good Science Center’s research on kindness, and it all comes full circle. Science proves what the soul already knows: words carry weight. They can heal, redirect, or simply help us take the next step. When I connect that research to the real-life comments I receive, it only confirms that faith and encouragement are not abstract, they are oxygen. They remind me daily why I keep writing, even on the days I wonder if it matters.
As I think about where this work is heading, I know it’s not about building perfect answers or polished sentences. It’s about showing up with honesty, humor, and faith. It’s about believing that somewhere, someone will find strength in what I leave behind. That’s the gift of writing, it outlives the moment, and sometimes, it outlives us.
✨ Roadside Reflection on Why I Keep Writing:
If you have a kind word waiting on your tongue, don’t hold it back. It might just be the reason someone like me, or someone you’ll never meet, keeps going.
The Compassion Deficit explores this same idea on a bigger scale: how encouragement and kindness can shift not just one life, but whole communities. You can also read more about Christopher Tuttle, the voice behind Faith and Good Courage, and why leaving small notes of hope has become part of his daily walk.
Faith and Good Courage is a podcast and journal by Christopher Tuttle.
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