I found this very interesting article written in 2015 by Tara Parker-Pope. It brought my mind to a healthier space and ignited my curiosity, so I thought I would share it with my community.
https://archive.nytimes.com/well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/01/19/writing-yo....
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Wow, John Mezes! Writing makes me happy (or happier), but I didn't know writing about myself and my personal experiences could do so much! More reason to write and rewrite, especially on rough days. :D
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Great article John Mezes - thanks for sharing. I know that with me, writing helps to "get the funk out". Although now that I type that out it sounds like I'm referring to dancing. Perhaps, some days, it does. ;o)
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Maurice, very therapeutic if you're brave enough and honest enough to "go there..." meaning into yourself and draw from personal experiences. Leonardo, I hear you, and hey, dancing is a great form of therapy...plus it's fun!!!!
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John Mezes It is fun as long you're not in front of a mirror and things get jiggly.
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Love this share, John Mezes. Agree with much of what's within. Reading it alone lifted my spirits. Thanks for posting!
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Thanks RB. I believe there's value in sharing discoveries and hidden gems with others. It's a great way to grow and evolve as a writer and human being.
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Zero doubt, John. It's what the "social" in social media is all about. Also a tremendous way to discover the like-minded.
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A++, RB!
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Your welcome, Nick. Give as much to our community as much as I get back.
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Awesome share, John Mezes. Love this piece. So much to learn and think about here and such positive encouragement for the community. Thank you!
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Thank you, Sam. Sharing that which makes us grow as writers within our Stage 32 community. I'm happy to do it. Ty, great comparisons that you hit on, and ever so true. Glad you brought your insights to our conversation.
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Thanks, John Mezes When people write their new stories it changes the neuro-pathways in the brain, and when this happens the levels of dopamine raise. I teach people that your own story which they may not like can be instantly changed into a new story of your liking. Once we write our new story down solidifying it in our brains, the new story actually is the one you will remember as words are powerful, some even call writing and saying words a spelling of some sort. Thanks much for the share, appreciate it!
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Thank you for sharing this John!
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Your welcome Kacee! Great outlook and self understanding by you. Your welcome Niki!
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