Comments on: Keep the Pen Moving http://stresstopower.com/blog/2007/10/28/keep-the-pen-moving/ Stress Hardiness, Optimizing Stress, Being Fully Alive Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:01:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: cheerfulmonk.com » Don’t Forget to Replenish the Source http://stresstopower.com/blog/2007/10/28/keep-the-pen-moving/comment-page-1/#comment-1470 cheerfulmonk.com » Don’t Forget to Replenish the Source Mon, 18 Feb 2008 06:38:45 +0000 http://stresstopower.com/blog/2007/10/28/keep-the-pen-moving/#comment-1470 [...] a good source.   So how do we keep our supply of love replenished? My primary methods are free-association journal writing, getting support from my own inner guide/supporter and doing volunteer work that feeds my soul. [...] [...] a good source.   So how do we keep our supply of love replenished? My primary methods are free-association journal writing, getting support from my own inner guide/supporter and doing volunteer work that feeds my soul. [...]

]]> By: cheerfulmonk.com » Holy Curiosity http://stresstopower.com/blog/2007/10/28/keep-the-pen-moving/comment-page-1/#comment-893 cheerfulmonk.com » Holy Curiosity Mon, 03 Dec 2007 06:24:08 +0000 http://stresstopower.com/blog/2007/10/28/keep-the-pen-moving/#comment-893 [...] we explore the inner world. Free-Association Journal Writing The technique I’ve used most is free-association journal writing. I love that technique because all you need is paper and a pencil or pen. And once you get started [...] [...] we explore the inner world. Free-Association Journal Writing The technique I’ve used most is free-association journal writing. I love that technique because all you need is paper and a pencil or pen. And once you get started [...]

]]> By: bikehikebabe http://stresstopower.com/blog/2007/10/28/keep-the-pen-moving/comment-page-1/#comment-625 bikehikebabe Thu, 15 Nov 2007 02:42:55 +0000 http://stresstopower.com/blog/2007/10/28/keep-the-pen-moving/#comment-625 I want to do Morning Pages. That's just one more thing added to my over extended--can't ever do it all--housework--exercise, stretches, weight lifting that I must do to hold back my osteo-arthritis pain. Growing old is for the the birds. However I will not give in to it. Challenge! I've written down dreams which have helped me. I've written down angry thoughts when someone did something dishonest or hurt my feelings. I'm going to try M. Pages after my daily hike, when I'm feeling good and again when I'm tired, can't do it all & feeling frustrated. " Let go" of most of it! I want to do Morning Pages. That’s just one more thing added to my over extended–can’t ever do it all–housework–exercise, stretches, weight lifting that I must do to hold back my osteo-arthritis pain. Growing old is for the the birds. However I will not give in to it. Challenge! I’ve written down dreams which have helped me. I’ve written down angry thoughts when someone did something dishonest or hurt my feelings. I’m going to try M. Pages after my daily hike, when I’m feeling good and again when I’m tired, can’t do it all & feeling frustrated. ” Let go” of most of it!

]]> By: Jean http://stresstopower.com/blog/2007/10/28/keep-the-pen-moving/comment-page-1/#comment-500 Jean Thu, 08 Nov 2007 04:12:15 +0000 http://stresstopower.com/blog/2007/10/28/keep-the-pen-moving/#comment-500 Thanks for coming by, Tina. <strong>Simon and Barbara</strong>, As I understand it, Simon, Cameron suggests morning pages to get feelings out of the way so the creative ideas have room to come up. Is that your experience, Barbara? It works that way for me. <strong>Bob</strong>, I doubt that anyone would want to read my free-association writing. It reminds me of Natalie Goldberg, when she gave a neighbor a big stack of her journals. Natalie was about to throw them away, when the neighbor asked for them. Afterwards she said if Natalie could write such drivel and still become well-known as a writer, anyone could. :) I also find it hard to believe we wouldn't edit what we write if we knew someone else might read it. And that would defeat the whole purpose. The idea of writing regularly without judgment is to build up trust so the deepest ideas feel safe to come up into the light of day. Thank you all for commenting...I'm sorry it's taken me so long to answer. Thanks for coming by, Tina.

Simon and Barbara,
As I understand it, Simon, Cameron suggests morning pages to get feelings out of the way so the creative ideas have room to come up. Is that your experience, Barbara? It works that way for me.

Bob,
I doubt that anyone would want to read my free-association writing. It reminds me of Natalie Goldberg, when she gave a neighbor a big stack of her journals. Natalie was about to throw them away, when the neighbor asked for them. Afterwards she said if Natalie could write such drivel and still become well-known as a writer, anyone could. :)

I also find it hard to believe we wouldn’t edit what we write if we knew someone else might read it. And that would defeat the whole purpose. The idea of writing regularly without judgment is to build up trust so the deepest ideas feel safe to come up into the light of day.

Thank you all for commenting…I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to answer.

]]> By: barbara http://stresstopower.com/blog/2007/10/28/keep-the-pen-moving/comment-page-1/#comment-489 barbara Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:34:52 +0000 http://stresstopower.com/blog/2007/10/28/keep-the-pen-moving/#comment-489 I've been journaling for years and use free association routinely. Writing is a powerful healer and over the course of days, weeks, etc. it is amazing how many healthy ideas come up. I couple this by reading a pertinent book on the problem I'm experiencing and taking notes right in my journal.. When I review, it's all there in one easy to find package. I’ve been journaling for years and use free association routinely. Writing is a powerful healer and over the course of days, weeks, etc. it is amazing how many healthy ideas come up. I couple this by reading a pertinent book on the problem I’m experiencing and taking notes right in my journal.. When I review, it’s all there in one easy to find package.

]]> By: Secret Simon http://stresstopower.com/blog/2007/10/28/keep-the-pen-moving/comment-page-1/#comment-475 Secret Simon Sun, 04 Nov 2007 22:26:28 +0000 http://stresstopower.com/blog/2007/10/28/keep-the-pen-moving/#comment-475 I think that dealing with feelings is the single most important factor in personal development. They can get in the way of everything else! And by dealing with them, I mean allowing them to be expressed and so releasing them (rather than suppressing them). I'm always on the lookout for more ways to do this, as it's a particular problem of mine. I've written about a few such methods on my blog. Thanks for mentioning Julia Cameron's work in this context. I know of some artists (and bloggers!) who do her morning pages, and I understand that she initially developed this technique to aid artistic creativity(?) but I hadn't thought of it specifically for releasing feelings before. Of course it makes sense. I should try it - though I fear that my starting attempts will consist mainly of swear words! I think that dealing with feelings is the single most important factor in personal development. They can get in the way of everything else! And by dealing with them, I mean allowing them to be expressed and so releasing them (rather than suppressing them). I’m always on the lookout for more ways to do this, as it’s a particular problem of mine. I’ve written about a few such methods on my blog.

Thanks for mentioning Julia Cameron’s work in this context. I know of some artists (and bloggers!) who do her morning pages, and I understand that she initially developed this technique to aid artistic creativity(?) but I hadn’t thought of it specifically for releasing feelings before. Of course it makes sense. I should try it – though I fear that my starting attempts will consist mainly of swear words!

]]> By: Old Soul http://stresstopower.com/blog/2007/10/28/keep-the-pen-moving/comment-page-1/#comment-442 Old Soul Tue, 30 Oct 2007 04:56:59 +0000 http://stresstopower.com/blog/2007/10/28/keep-the-pen-moving/#comment-442 It's a bit difficult for me to do... my "breakthrough" thoughts as I call them are had when I have no paper or pen to write. I've given up on holding onto them because once I can write, another person is there, or it feels forced. The times when I'm able to write generally help me sleep. I notice when I do, I'm able to dream. It's rare that I have dreams I can remember, even vaguely. It’s a bit difficult for me to do… my “breakthrough” thoughts as I call them are had when I have no paper or pen to write. I’ve given up on holding onto them because once I can write, another person is there, or it feels forced.

The times when I’m able to write generally help me sleep. I notice when I do, I’m able to dream. It’s rare that I have dreams I can remember, even vaguely.

]]> By: Bob http://stresstopower.com/blog/2007/10/28/keep-the-pen-moving/comment-page-1/#comment-441 Bob Mon, 29 Oct 2007 02:33:15 +0000 http://stresstopower.com/blog/2007/10/28/keep-the-pen-moving/#comment-441 Maybe we should try some free association blogging. Now that would be interesting! Maybe we should try some free association blogging. Now that would be interesting!

]]> By: Tina Su http://stresstopower.com/blog/2007/10/28/keep-the-pen-moving/comment-page-1/#comment-440 Tina Su Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:19:24 +0000 http://stresstopower.com/blog/2007/10/28/keep-the-pen-moving/#comment-440 Thanks for inspiring me.Great Post! Love & Gratitude, Tina Think Simple. Be Decisive. ~ Productivity, Motivation & Happiness Thanks for inspiring me.Great Post!

Love & Gratitude,
Tina
Think Simple. Be Decisive.
~ Productivity, Motivation & Happiness

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