I think that's called cathartic. Most avid writers have this at their root. It is liberating to talk it out with 'pen and paper'. Praising God for the keypad :+)!

Please consider an update on your minimalist journey. It touched a cord with many who read it. I joy in giving everything I no longer want or need away. I held on to a lot of stuff, thinking my kids would want it when they became adults, (dishes, etc); but, they had tastes of their own. They wanted to carve their own path, collect things that reflect who they are. So getting rid of stuff, decluttering, is a liberating thing! Many should try it. At the end of the day, when we take our last breath, someone will have to weed through everything we leave behind. We should make it easier for them.
Peace!