I'm envious of this approach! As I mentioned in another comment on this post, I do get intrinsic enjoyment from the act of writing and thinking, but I enjoy it

I'm envious of this approach! As I mentioned in another comment on this post, I do get intrinsic enjoyment from the act of writing and thinking, but I enjoy it more when I can talk with other engaged people about the topic. External vs internal locus of self validation perhaps?