Writing gives me a sense of direction
June 21, 2013
By: Gina Yoryet Roman
I’ve always been the type of person to be abreast with my surroundings and what’s happening around the universe, that’s why BBC one minute world news is amongst on the top of my favorites list. Unlike the last days, weeks, months which seem to have drifted slowly yet very rapidly as I’ve been very submerged in work related issues only managing to meagerly eye ball a few headlines here and there due to time constriction.
As usual, I like to ask myself the why’s of the whole scenario. The reason, goal and purpose to give me a sense of direction and be able to find a meaning in life (like I told one of my clients last week when he asked me a peculiar question). “Why do you do the things you do, is it just because, or is there a concealed meaning somewhere?” I told him these exact words: “There’s a time and place for everything and everyone, plus a reason, goal and purpose.”
On grounds of that reflection and on the article I skimmed through earlier today, I hold myself accountable to this: Is it really necessary for me to read about such ‘boring’ topics? Not really but I’d much rather read about topics based on reality. Fashion, beauty and frivolous issues are not of my interest.
Reason number 1: I want to know about universal happenings and try to keep a balance when I am undergoing negativity. When I see other people’s hurt, I feel their suffering which gives me an opportunity to be grateful for all the blessings I’ve been bestowed.
Reason number 2: According to experts, the more we keep an active mind, the less chances there are to face Alzheimer's, Parkinson disease, dementia and other similar illnesses later in life. I’d be stricken by fear and anxiety to think about facing that stage.
Reason number 3: It broadens my ideas, vocabulary and it opens new horizons.
Reason number 4: It forces me to learn, challenge myself and improve my own writing to use them to create something big one day.
Reason number 5: I want to be shoulder to shoulder with other more professional and impeccable writers who I can learn from and for me to share with many others.
My strong bond with writing can point out many more reasons but these are the most important and relevant to who I am.
That’s why How does Writing Affect your Brain was a very interesting topic to read and be cognizant of.
MAY 26, 2013 | BY MICAELA LACY | EDUCATION, HEALTH, MIND-BLOWING
Most of us write a little something everyday. It might be a grocery list, a poem, or a write-up on the infographic of the day. As we go through this daily ritual, however, we are probably not aware of the effects writing has on our brains.
According to today’s infographic, writing can serve as a calming, meditative tool. Stream of conscious writing exercises, in particular, have been identified as helpful stress coping methods. Keeping a journal, for example, or trying out free-writing exercises, can drastically reduce your levels of stress.
It should also be noted that writing can hold a powerful influence over its readers. Today’s infographic informs us that storytellers have the power to “plant emotions, thoughts, and ideas into the brain of the listener.” But all of these mind-shaping tools can be completely disregarded if one chooses to insert a cliché into his or her writing. When you hear phrases like “love is blind” or “dumb blonde,” your brain skips over these ideas and simply accepts them as a collection of words. Clichés have become so familiar to us that the sensory responses they are supposed to evoke are often severely diluted.
So, whether you’re trying to de-stress, or improve your writing, check out the infographic below for some helpful insight into the goings-on of your brain. I hope you never stop writing!
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