I wonder why people write books? Self-Expression & Therapy, Escapism, Compulsion & Passion

I wonder why people write books? After my failed publishing attempt I gave up on this idea. But became curious why among billions of us, self-publishers only few survive? I think it is the reason people write.

• Compulsion and Passion: Many authors write because they feel called to do so, describing it as an "angry bee" in their brain or a story demanding to be told.

• Self-Expression and Therapy: Writing acts as a tool for organizing the chaos of life, processing emotions, relieving stress, or navigating trauma, sometimes called "auto-therapy".

• Escapism: Creating new worlds allows both the writer and reader to escape everyday reality.

• Leaving a Legacy: Authors often want to leave a lasting mark on the world, ensuring their stories, memories, or expertise live on for future generations.

I thought, can you image how many people are suffering out there? How many books in every store, how many shows on TV, they all written by traumatized individuals, then we all watch it. Basically, to be honest, we are entertained by other’s madness? It’s crazy, if you think about it. Look at the movie posters and facial expressions on each of them. We are fascinated by violence, aggression and anger & it’s infused on TV 24/7.

To conclude - most reason for writing are psychological trauma’s related. I am glad I realized it. I was passionate about Feng Shui and Dharma Practice when I wrote it, but once it burned out with realization that no one in this country was even remotely interested in this topic cooled me down instantly. I have no reason to write, absolutely none. My traumas are all fully gone. May be that’s why I failed. Leaving legacy was the last one I ever cared about. I think this is why I am drifting back toward Zen, and Alan Watts, not Tibetan Buddhism.