Writing Naturally
Blogging, or more specifically typing my thoughts, has never come natural to me. When I have an idea or something meaningful to transcribe I look for my pen and some paper. I enjoy writing the 'old fashioned' way. Some of you may even recognize the card stock in this picture. If I have met with you and specifically if I have taken something away from that meeting that was important to me, it is very likely that I wrote you a note thanking you for that learning opportunity.
I suppose I could buy one of those really cool writing tablets like Chad Henderson has and I will admit, it is tempting.
Writing is important to me. I think it is actually important to a lot of things. One friend recently described the process:
Our handwriting is a reflection of our souls, and we in this technological generation allow just a few strokes of the keyboard to attempt to reveal our thoughts.I can't argue with that. Isn't it also ironic how the smiley face :) has become our default answer to calming a tense email or chat?
This isn't meant to be preachy and I sure don't think everyone should stop typing. But if you haven't picked up pen and paper lately and wrote a letter, I would encourage you to do it. Not because I think we need to start a movement or anything, but because I think you will enjoy it.
All the best.
My dad studied handwriting analysis, and all while I was growing up, I wondered if it was all hokey or something, but recently it was revealed to me that our handwriting not only reflects our personalities and beliefs, it also is a back door to changing those beliefs. While our penmanship is a reflection of our current state, by altering the shapes of our letters, we can actually change our thought process. How cool is that?
ReplyDeleteWe are indeed fearfully and wonderfully made!
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I kid you not, I have been considering picking up shorthand or some other form of dead or dying handwriting method. I would love to be able to analyze it too like you dad.
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed really cool what happens when we write.
Thanks so much for the thoughtful comments Tracy.