Writing is fundamental to positive thinking and overall physical and emotional health because the mind and body work together

Writing is fundamental to positive thinking and overall physical and emotional health because it allows the mind and body to work together for the sake of self-expression. These two aspects of our being are not separate entities and should be understood and appreciated as one. In the act of writing, the mind and body function holistically, each aspect of our being benefiting equally. Not only is writing a mental act, it is also a physical act of creativity that allows us to release energy in positive ways. Daily writing leads to a state of happiness much of the time.

We will face challenges in life, but writing allows us to reflect on our experiences and use them as learning opportunities. Writing makes a difference in our ability to problem-solve, empathize, and stop negative thinking because writing causes us to lose ourselves in a moment of creativity. Like reading, writing causes us to suspend all life around us until the moment of creativity has passed. When we immerse ourselves in writing, we give it our "undivided" attention. Whether it's writing to express emotions or create a fictional or poetic world, we don't think about the outside world turning nor the fact they we are turning along with it. We don't think about what happened to us in the past nor do we worry about the future because we are fully engaged in the present moment. Writing is liberating, relaxing, and inspiring, and it increases our opportunities for happiness.

Writing is an act of self-expression or creativity that causes us to become absorbed in the moment. It's a moment when we don't worry about anything, except the writing. Life might offer challenges, but writing turns the challenge into an opportunity for changing the way we live so that we experience happiness much of the time. Writing is fundamental to overall health and emotional well-being. Try it; you'll see.