My “why” always comes down to curiosity; I write to learn.  I want to know all the things: Why do I feel the way I do? What contributes to a successful writing process? How can I learn enough about my subject to be able to care for it adequately, responsibly? How can I honor my subjects of interest? What are all the ways we are connected?  How does the natural world inform my abilities and choices?  And how can I make sense of these answers for others?  How can I embody the bridge I want to be between knowledge and action?