The mind of a journalist is unlike many. We are thinkers and we are passionate about what we do. At times it’s hard because no one sees the work we put into our pieces or the passion that we have for writing. Here is an inside look from the perspective of a journalist to gain some understanding of what we love:
1. I love the way my hands work on top of my key board or gripping a pen in my journal when I’m writing a good piece. There’s nothing like it. After I finish a good piece my hands move differently, my body navigates distinctly for honestly almost a whole other day. It’s indescribable.
2. I adore the way my brain cranks before, during and after a piece. Most of the time, it’s running everywhere but at the same time it is so focused and persist.
3. I admire the nights that I’m almost asleep in bed and an idea comes to me. The nights where whether it’s 9 p.m. or 3 a.m. my brain won’t stop jogging until I flip my computer or journal open to jog down the first few minutes of my thoughts upon this idea.
4. I am thankful that my words are able to express my feelings.
5. I am honored that the work I publish can impact others.
6. I am humbled that my articles can change the perspective of others as well as my own.
7. I find it unique that not everyone will agree with what I have to say but most will take time to listen.
8. I beam in the moments where my fingers can keep typing and there is never a break in my thoughts.
9. I embrace the moments that I receive feedback, good or bad.
10. I think it’s remarkable when I write something that others disagree upon – because that’s when I grow, learn and challenge myself.
11. I love when I feel like I have published a flawless piece of work.
12. I adore being a dreamer, a doer, a writer, a creative mind, a reporter and most importantly I love being a journalist.
“Journalism will kill you, but it will keep you alive while you’re at it.”
— Horace Greeley
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