Been working through some problems recently and noticed at my Writers WORDshop that everyone else was dealing with some pressures-health issues, too much to do, lack of communication, etc. So instead of writing poetry, we took a few minutes to write MORNING PAGES as taught by Julia Cameron in her book Artist's Way. I gave the assignment for everyone to just write freely and quickly, anything that was on their mind. They didn't need to share it, but just give expression to the feelings boiling up inside. Most of us shared our writings and found it a great way to relieve STRESS and start BREATHING again. Some of it even developed into poems. Try it, you'll be amazed. Here's what I wrote:
Dizzy eyeballs,
life's out of focus.
What to do?
Everything or nothing?
Slow down...breathe.
tHAT IS A very good practice!
ReplyDeleteI go through this all the time and for me writing is my release stresser. I get so involved in what I am writing that I forget of any worries, or anything that I needs to be done around the house. Its my escape from everyday life.
ReplyDeleteI whole-heartedly that writing is a great way to relieve stress!
ReplyDeleteI read newspaper editorials, read sections of them out loud to Tom, then debate the author or agree with them out loud, one-sidedly, of course. I win the debate every time. And then I go on with my day!
ReplyDeleteGood thinking! I will try that. I like what you did here.
ReplyDeleteI agree! Writing this blog is a great outlet for me, too.
ReplyDeleteI agree that it is good for you and does relieve stress..
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