A New and Enlightening Method of Writing #3

Any artform, including writing, is all about communication and self-expression.

A New and Enlightening Method of Writing #3
(Proprioceptive Writing)

I hope this finds those of you who have joined our group practicing Proprioceptive Writing, everyday, as defined in the first and second columns.(same title)

I've had many e-mails and I've responded to each.  If I've missed you, let me know.

In various e-mails and posted comments, I've learned, to my profound delight, that there are a number of writers who have been practicing this type of writing for many years, and others for nearly a lifetime!  And, for those just beginning, exciting new doors are opening, leading to new paths that are just waiting to be explored.  I'm proud of everyone who has committed to this practice.

Commitment is essential!  Like physical exercise that is performed on a daily basis, the benefits will accumulate and insight will be gained into better writing, internal healing, spirituality, and more.

Eventually, our "thinking voice" will develop its own persona.  When we talk outloud, we're connected to the "thinking voice", even as we hear our verbal words spoken.  The problem is:  we don't allow enough time to really think things through before we speak.  This is generally the way we write.

By learning to write what our "thinking voice" is saying to us, as well as answering the question provided in the second column throughout the write, and then answering the four questions at the end of the write, we're slowing the thought-process.  This forces us to focus more intently on what our internal voice is telling us, teaching us, and we can often find answers to many questions.  By focusing on the auditory inner parts of us, we are also forced to reflect on what the inner voice is trying to tell us.  In this way, our conscious awareness and our subconscious awareness bridges a connection, a connection that's always been with us throughout our lives, yet one that we've lost along the way.

It is during this reflection period that the bridge forms, which can lead to all manner of discovery and self-awareness.  It's only natural to recognize that the above will assist us in becoming better, more-rounded, quality writers, as well as individuals.  Questions concerning each writer's life will be answered as we learn to listen to the inner voice.

Any artform, including writing, is all about communication and self-expression.  Whether the artform is visual or literary, we must be able to express ourselves fully, or communication suffers, as does our art.  This should matter to each of us, that we are able to communicate via art, as well as in all other ways requiring communication.

In closing, I hope to hear more individual experiences from those moving through this program.  And, know that each person will reap benefits rich in enlightenment.  As well, each person will discover internal peace.  Peace resides in each one of us; we can't just grab the wispy thing from the air.  Through this practice, we will tap into an artesian well that will continually spring forth benefits too numerous to mention. 

I wish you all the best, and hope to hear more experiences, even revelations as you learn and discover and grow!  My e-mail is listed below.  I'll see you all next week!

Kelly Varner Johnson
a.k.a.
Kelly R. Stevens

(For further credentials, please read "Teller of the Tale," where I list most of them.  I'll try and get together a bio that's more accessible, but for now, my comments pertaining to this write will, hopefully, inspire you)

Teller of the Tale link:
http://www.allpoetry.com/poem/53847

kvwriter@yahoo.com
This is the third column in a six-part series.  If you're interested, please read the previous columns, in order.  Those provide viable information that you will need in order to understand and begin this process.