What a powerful and inexpensive tool to help you heal. New
research confirms that purging your emotions out on paper
could help your wounds heal quicker.
I have written about the power of journaling your emotions
before. Previous research published four years ago in JAMA
showed that this tool was enormously useful in the treatment
of rheumatoid arthritis.
It is tragic that many of us forget the basics when it
comes to healing. I believe that spiritual resources are
the highest level of healing
Many may not be familiar with the mechanics of journaling
so let me expand on them here:
Journaling is not complex. All one requires is a minimum
of twenty minutes, you can go longer, but twenty minutes
is the bare minimum. You should find a quiet spot where
you will not be interrupted and sit with a pen and paper.
You might have trouble starting to write. Many people notice
this. If this is the case, just keep the pen moving and
write fake words or circles. The only rule in this type
of journaling is to keep your pen moving. Do not stop and
ponder. Just write whatever comes to your mind. You will
be pleasantly surprised how you quickly get into writing
what is troubling you.
Personally, I have found that the journaling is even more
effective when one's brain waves are in a slow rate. I typically
will use the
Holosync
technology to help with this.
The healing in journaling actually comes from the writing,
not in reviewing it at a later date. Many have fears of
writing everything they need to for fear of someone reading
it at a later date. That is why it is crucial to burn or
destroy the paper afterwards. You must actually light a
fire and destroy the paper. If you fail to do this, your
subconscious will prevent you from writing everything you
need to.
You may think this step is optional or trivial, but please
believe me when I tell you that this is an absolutely essential
part of the process.
Alternatively you could type instead of journaling if a
keyboard is easier to use for you. In that case you would
merely delete the file after typing it.
Normally one will notice improvement in the condition one
is journaling about within a few days. It truly is an amazing
technology that requires virtually no investment other than
your time.
Try it, you might like it.
Dr. Joe is at: www.mercola.com
—
Rene Gonzalez, Friendswood, Texas