The Power in Writing Things Down
The magic of writing things down is that it helps you resolve issues, heal relationships and say all those things that stick in your throat. You get to say what you really want to say, even if you had no idea what that was before you put pen to paper.
That’s because somehow the act of writing in this way brings out the truth. After all, it’s between you and the page, no one else gets to see it. And once the words are there on the paper in front of you, you feel different, lighter, less concerned and more able to bring about a resolution where necessary.
When you feel conflicted, give yourself time for a writing session. The first couple of times most people will feel they don’t have much to write. Yet by the end of the session it’s likely they’ve written quite a bit. It’s their reluctance to see writing on the page in front of them what they’re carrying in their heart that they resist. Yet I’m reminded of the expression: what we resist persists. And by writing past the resistance I’ve seen people walking feet taller and pounds lighter.
Try this: Think of a person who brings out a strong emotion in you – perhaps the thought of them leaves you feeling angry or jealous. Make time for yourself where you know you won’t be disturbed and sit down and write them a letter. Write exactly how you feel and don’t stop to consider what you’re writing. Don’t worry about your spelling or even if it’s legible, simply write as many pages as you need. And when you finish, sign it with your name. Add a PS or two, if you wish, then sit back and congratulate yourself.
Don’t send the letter. You don’t need to.
You’ve got all that boxed up emotion out from within, so destroy the letter. Repeat as necessary!
Looking for inspiration this morning, instead of getting into my different blogs, I decided to roam around Word Press.
I found your blog, and you speak volumes about how important writing is – even if no one else ever reads it.
A few years ago, I use to write at least three pages in a notebook every morning. With no rhyme or reason – just to empty my head of any thoughts that popped into my mind during that session. It truly does clear your head of all the pent up – jumbled up – thoughts, and helps you think more clearly the rest of the day.
I just recently started blogging, and I find that when I have specific thoughts on any given topic – from politics to daily life, it helps me to write and edit my thoughts so that others, as well as myself, can understand my point of view. With so much media input as well as just daily life events, thoughts and opinions roll around in my head without clarification. It’s good to stop and explore how you really feel about something.
Thank you for writing so clearly.