The Magic of Writing Things Down

A quick and easy way to a healthy, wealthy, happier you!

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.

At almost every session I've ever led there will be someone who feels they don't have much to write. Yet by the end of the session it's likely they've written the most. It's their reluctance to see written 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 leave sessions and workshops 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 pent up emotion out from within, so destroy the letter. Repeat as necessary!

Sallyann Sheridan and Mary Wood's book The Magic of Writing Things Down
is available now