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| Webdan65 |
Posted - 08/08/2007 : 09:34:33
I'm in the middle of a book Sensei Rostocki recommended entitled Write it Down - Make it happen by Henriette Anne Klauser. In it, there's a great quote that I thought made a ton of sense - especially for us TMS'ers.
Here it is:
"Writing is a good way to force my negative emotional reactions into words and not stomach churnings."
Just thinking out loud here, but perhaps by fully expressing our feelings in words on paper, it alleviates the uncertain feelings from stewing around undefined inside of us. By defining our feelings by journaling, it makes them more tangible and maybe easier to deal with - instead of an overwhelming feeling of dread, uncertainty, fear, anger, etc.
I thought this quote is a good reminder of why journaling is so effective. Write it down...
Enjoy!
Dan
PS: Thanks for the book recommendation Sensei. |
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| Littlebird |
Posted - 08/08/2007 : 22:52:19
Very helpful post, Dan. Thanks for sharing that quote and your thoughts on journaling.
Here's a link to an interesting article on the physical benefits of journaling that someone posted on the forum previously. Some of the newer people who haven't seen it yet may find it of interest. Research seems to indicate that there is a real difference between just thinking about our feelings and writing about them. http://www.longnaturalhealth.com/library2.asp?A=65 |
| Webdan65 |
Posted - 08/08/2007 : 20:54:49
Great article link Shawn. Reiterates the theme very well.
ndb - remember you are among friends here.
Beth - I agree. Sometimes the act of crumpling up the paper and throwing it out is a way of letting go. For others, keeping the record may be a way of saying - those thoughts are here in my journal now, so they don't have to stew around inside me anymore. |
| h2oskier25 |
Posted - 08/08/2007 : 19:50:24
I also feel that writing down feelings is a way to sort of let go of them. I think the mind feels that it no longer has to hold on to them, because they've been made permanent record, even if you crumple it up and throw it away.
Beth |
| ndb |
Posted - 08/08/2007 : 17:04:00
Hi Dan,
Thanks for your thoughtful post and advice on the 'car accident' thread. I will think hard about each word you said and truthfully see if I can apply it.
ndb |
| shawnsmith |
Posted - 08/08/2007 : 13:56:48
Please see: http://stress.about.com/od/generaltechniques/p/profilejournal.htm
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| sensei adam rostocki |
Posted - 08/08/2007 : 11:07:09
No problem, Dan. I enjoyed this book very much. By writing, we also can not avoid the reality of our repressed feelings. They are there in black and white, right in front of our eyes. I find this to be a great tool in discovering the issues causing our pain. No need to say any more, you already said it so well... Sensei
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