9 Comments
User's avatar
Patti Petersen's avatar

What a beautiful, authentic post in teaching and sharing how to express one's self. I find it strange people would ask if its narcissistic to share the written word. Weird.

You nailed it: it's sacred.

I used to journal online. Im back to paper and pencil. It feels better. I'm working through things, and while a keyboard has its place the true magic comes from mind, to hand, to paper. Great article!

Expand full comment
Dr Donna Blevins's avatar

You warm my heart, Patti ♥️. Thank you.

I was unsure sending it late in the day was a good idea, but I wanted to get it out. Glad I did.

Pen to paper is freeing. In 2009, just after Writing Down Your Soul was published, I attended my first online live class by way of a phone conference line hosted by the author, Janet Connor.

I was resistant, but complied. And it was life changing.

Expand full comment
Patti Petersen's avatar

I’m glad you got it out. Timing is everything. This one came at an opportune time in my own life… great job!!

Expand full comment
Dr Donna Blevins's avatar

So glad it helped Patti! Thank you so much 🙏

Expand full comment
Linda Gumper's avatar

I love paper! I have recently gone back to paper to start some of my drafts. I let my heart write and it gives me some amazing things. I would hand you a ream of paper to share as we write.

Expand full comment
Dr Donna Blevins's avatar

Nice! I still refer back to the first online course I took by way of the conference call llne, Instant Teleseminar.

It was Writing Down Your Soul, by the author, Janet Connor, who insisted we write pen to paper.

Despite my resistance, I complied and was thrilled with the results.

Expand full comment
Gunnar Habitz's avatar

I resonate well with the print aspect (not only because I worked at HP)! Typically I read my book script printed on paper after correcting on screen - and find sooo many more typos to be corrected or the need to change or rephrase sentences or even paragraphs.

Expand full comment
Dr Donna Blevins's avatar

That is true, Gunnar! Reading it out loud also give me more information. I want my writing to sound like I'm talking directly with you.

Expand full comment
Dr Donna Blevins's avatar

WOW! Thank you so much for restacking @Jerileewei ❤️so fast. I’m honored.

Giving you a Big Girl Hug from afar 🤗

Expand full comment