There is something to be said for the value of clearing your head by flushing everything out on paper.
A kind of therapy really. Once they exit your brain and onto a page, its as though you aren’t the only one experiencing them anymore. You have shared your innermost personal thoughts with the paper. So what if it is just a page? At least your words are out there.
Something about not being alone in your thoughts is comforting. I always like to know when other people feel the same as I, and its not “just me”.
The new Real World Brooklyn has a cast member, Ryan, who fought in the war in Iraq. In order to cope with his experiences, he has written a book. His writing has allowed him to positively manage all of the traumatizing things he has witnessed. I know Ryan won’t be burdened with post-traumatic stress disorder, because he is dealing with his emotions positively, by getting them out and sharing them with the world.
Writing is therapeudic, and I suggest everyone should keep a journal to help organize their thoughts. Sometimes I use my pen and paper just to vent if I am angry about something. It can definitely help manage your emotions. Now I promise I won’t use this blog to vent because I don’t want to bore everyone. On a related note, I think my blog needs a stronger sense of direction- any thoughts? What do people want to read about?
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emily, i couldn’t agree more. i have started writing for a couple of minutes each morning when i wake up, and it makes the whole day better! it really helps sort through any anxiety about the days events that I might be feeling. thanks for this post. blogging is definitely therapy!!