How is having your philosophy down in writing helpful?

           Actually being able to see my philosophy is helping me to truly make a stand on what I believe. When a person is made to actually write down their beliefs, they are no longer able to just say whatever comes to mind. Now I was actually able to gather my thoughts and formulate a more accurate definition of my educational philosophy. Overtime I know that the more I learn then my philosophy will change, but in order to have growth and development there must be a starting point.