Writing

I thought it would be interesting to note that when I am sad, I am more likely to write a blog post. I don't know if that's because I am thinking more, or simply paying attention to my own thoughts more. There is a possibility that it's neither, as well!

I feel like it is common that people are more likely to write in a sensitive state. But why? In my experience, I am typically sad, anxious, and having many of these overwhelming feelings all at once. These feelings lead me to need a break from life. How can one stop time when the time will not stop?

I have found that, in an effort to pause time, I think, or pay attention to my thoughts a lot more. In an effort to understand my thoughts, writing seems like the answer. Maybe this is just an association I have made over the years, but it is supported in many ways.

Psychologists and nutritionists urge their clients to keep journals when necessary. Psychologists, in some cases, are trying to help their clients process their feelings. Nutritionists use it as a basis of the information needed, but also as a way to allow clients to see what habits they have formed. This, in turn, allows the clients to process and make changes when necessary.

I honestly couldn't tell you why I felt the need to type this thought out. I have no help to give. I have no story to tell based on this. I just had a thought and wanted to write it down.

I guess I could tell you that writing may or may not help you process what you are feeling. Maybe writing is a metaphorical pause in time when done correctly. Or, maybe, writing is simply...writing.

-L