WHY WE MUST WRITE OUR STORY
Writing is an incredibly empowering process, especially as it affirms that we are taking action to create and leave a legacy behind.
Over time I have grown to discover that writing is a source of healing for the wounds we bear. When I first relocated to the USA from Jamaica, journal writing became a source of sustenance for me. It created a space for me to tap into memories and connect with all of the nuances of my culture that were at the very essence of my identity. Through words I was able to conjure up the experience of sitting at the dinner table with my parents and siblings. The aroma of the food wafted in the air as my pencil brought them to life. At other times, I engaged in conversations with my self and consoled the inner child that she had selected the option to move away from the certainty of her homeland for good reasons that would make sense in the long run.
Decades later, I continue this journey of self- examination and self -assurance through various forms of writing. Each of them helps to root me in my identity and connect me to a world greater than myself. I recognize that we all have incredible stories inside of us and writing helps us to retrieve these stories and share with the rest of the world or whomever we choose. This is an incredibly empowering process, especially as it affirms that we are taking action to create and leave a legacy behind. One word. One sentence. One paragraph. At a time.
The reflective process that writing inspires, allows us to activate our internal energies and breathe new life into our existence. Whether we are journaling, writing poetry, a memoir or simply creating a pool of words, we are manifesting an agency that speaks to our growing assertion of self and self-awareness. It is intimate. It is reassuring. It is empowering!
LET’S GET GOING!
Here is one tip to get your writing life going:
Get yourself a notebook or journal. Collect words and phrases that you read or hear as long as they appeal to you. Play around with these words. Respond to the way they are engaging with you and let them inspire you to write in whatever format that arises. Relax and enjoy the feelings that accompany this experience. Imagine. Doodle, WRITE! Let your mind float in the moment with no pressure. Just write at free will.
It is time to write yourself into history.
Join Zoom Meeting
Come join this community of writers and start an incredible journey of self-discovery!
Wednesday March 13, 2024 @5:30 PM
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89690499984?pwd=qEwFRDPZnrYYhTGWgkbhhdN3XHKIDs.1
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