Writing has always been one of my favorite things to do. Yes, I know how weird that sounds reading it and even saying it out loud. Most people think of writing as a chore and literally dread the thought. However, I would like to introduce you to a new way of thinking today on the blog.
Three years ago, I was diagnosed with Epilepsy. To say that it was life changing would honestly even be an under statement. I was scared, angry, sad, I literally ran through every emotion imaginable. To be fine one day and wake up the next in the back of an ambulance with no recollection of how you came to be there is a whole new way of life. To add insult to injury, with each seizure, I lost memories. Precious memories, important memories, memories. Until this happened to me, I never knew or even realized the importance of a memory, a moment, an action, a word, all of it. This new realization made me sad and depressed.
One day, at one of my many doctor’s visits, he said something to me that resonated with me. He recommended that I start keeping a daily journal (of course, his agenda was for a health record), but it turned on a light for me! I literally went home that day and started writing. Not wanting to lose another memory from this disease, I began using writing as a tool, but it has become so much more for me. I have found that it brings me joy to write down the events of the day, stress relief to express my feelings and frustrations, and peace to know that I have captured it all in my writing. If there ever comes a day when I can’t remember, I will have these precious journals to go back and read! And, who knows, I may never “need” them in this way, but they will always be a great read in the future! Hope this enlightens you or brings you a new perspective on journal writings! Please feel free to leave comments on your writing experiences, as I always love to hear from you! XoXo – SheShe
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