or….Writing in Spirit, as some people call it, is another method of spiritual and emotional healing which can ultimately lead to physical healing as well.
It is a very simple task, one that we can complete in as little as a few minutes. The most difficult part is setting the time and sticking to the routine. As with all things learned, it takes some effort at first, but will quickly become a ritual you will not want to set aside or have interrupted.
In my case, nightly before bed has worked best. Some enjoy a morning time spent in prayer and meditation and will find this writing fits in perfectly as another instrument to further their spiritual walk. Whenever your choice of perfect time, make sure to keep your appointment. System is paramount for a feeling of success and strengthening within ourselves. It serves as a triggering as well as measuring mechanism, just like a physical exercise program does. Our minds, like our bodies, will get used to the daily exercise; and will be better able to step into the pattern of meditation and writing more easily as we keep to the set format.
If that sounds boring, believe me, it’s not. I have found that my inner botherings appear more effortlessly and possible modes of alleviating them become obvious. Some may say the words come from Spirit, others claim they are from our Higher Selves, Inner Selves or Souls; from ourselves at another level of understanding. This sounds the most plausible to me, as I understand we are all part of a Higher Consciousness anyway. We tap into a source of information and use the material gathered there to better examine our lives.
Ever heard of the Stream of Consciousness?
–adjective
of, pertaining to, or characterized by a manner of writing in which a character’s thoughts or perceptions are presented as occurring in random form, without regard for logical sequences, syntactic structure, distinctions between various levels of reality, or the like: a stream-of-consciousness novel; a stream-of-consciousness technique.
This is a writing tool used by some very well known authors, as a matter of fact; especially post-modern writers like: Virginia Woolf, and James Joyce who would write, focusing on the emotional and psychological progression of their characters, while maneuvering through time and place as best fit in with their development.
Basically, there may be no pre-planning or outlining, but instead, a fluidity and feel that comes from allowing the imagination, or psyche, or intuitive nature of the writer to take the reins without prejudice toward the possible outcome. There is a natural flow that can be felt and an artistic breath of life that is given to this type of writing.
The same with Automatic Writing. You will be giving your Inner Self permission to express what has been hidden. At first it may seem that what is appearing is mere drivel, but give yourself time. Perhaps there will be but one phrase that will have a ring of meaning to it. My suggestion is that you don’t worry about punctuation or sentence structure. I’ve found that in the reading, there is a subtle change in direction if we change where we thought the sentence began and ended. Allow your hand to flow without pausing to think about what is being put on the paper. Don’t stop, or analyze, or judge the product. Think of it as finger painting. The words are already there, you’re just arranging them, pushing the pen as you give your mind its independence.
As a method of creative outlet as well as an in-depth hunt for hidden mysteries within us, Automatic Writing can be taken lightly or as a profound way of connecting with God. The feel of each session will be different. Some days may be playful, some days may be highly emotional. It all depends on what we need to hear and focus on. Don’t belittle the silly moments, but take care not to allow those to take away from the attitude you approach your daily ritual with; a state of humbleness and gratitude will affect a deeply fulfilling experience.
A point I’d like to insert here is that you should make the writing experience as special as if you were giving a gift to one of the most important people in your life; ’cause you are. Find a special way to make the time a treat. Maybe you’d like to make a book by binding some paper together in a homemade method that speaks of you. Maybe you’re the one who enjoys making a special purchase for yourself on occasion. Find a perfect pen that makes you feel powerful or unique or in tune with the universe. Maybe an extraordinary box you found at a garage sale will be the perfect place to keep this bit of you that you will be creating each day.
Welcome to another method of natural self healing. Remember to keep your journal close at hand and give yourself a tiny push to get started with a new daily habit. This could very well be the key you’ve been searching for.
I salute you as you walk your path and accept responsibility for your life. 
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