The first step to cleaning up our minds is “Keeping records of what happens to us and how we feel.”
Our life is an adventure full of ups and downs. Various thoughts and feelings constantly come into and go out of our minds, not only while we are awake but also while asleep. They may sometimes come from deep inside our minds and we can’t get all of them under control. They might affect negatively how we feel in our daily lives, often causing us to suffer from mental problems.
The reason why we can’t get control of our thoughts and feelings is that we can’t exactly recognize what we think and how we feel. If we can put them into words, it will surely help us realize what the problems really are and find out solutions to them, leading us to clean our minds.
As for me, I went through many issues to deal with and problems to solve, and writing them down has helped me not to get overwhelmed by negative thoughts and feelings. One of my mentors said to me, “It is important to start with recording and end with recording.” Recording(=Writing down) was what he always emphasized.
I have used notebooks of a famous brand (squared) for years. What I am using now is my 25th one. This notebook always helps keep a diary, records what is happening to me or around the world, and writes down the inspirations I received. It has been good company when I was by myself.
Some of the tips I can share with you to keep writing and recording are as follows:
1 Find out the most favorite notebook to write on (It can be a good investment.)
2 Use a favorite pen to write with
3 Design what and where to write so that what is written will be beautifully arranged. …..
Why don’t you embark on an exciting journey by recording what you think and how you feel?
心の整理は「書く」ことから
様々な考えや感情はどこからともなくやってきます。それは心の奥底からくるものもあります。考えや感情は実態のないものだけに扱いが難しく、心の不調に繋がることも多くあります。
書くことは考えや感情を実態あるものにすることです。
私は多くの問題や課題を克服してきましたが、出来事や感情、インスピレーションを書き留めることで、それらに対応することができたと思います。「記録に始まり、記録に終わる」は私のメンターの先生の言葉です。
私は有名なブランドのノートブック(方眼)を長年使用し、記録してきました。一人の時も誰かといる時も一緒。相棒と呼べるべきものなのです。
記録を続ける、書き続けるためのこつをいくつかをお伝えしたいと思います。
1 お気に入りのノートを見つける(自分への投資)
2 筆記用具にこだわる
3 記録する内容と場所を工夫し、配置等を美しくデザインする
あなたも出来事や感じたことを記録することでワクワクする旅に出てみませんか?
the guide from heaven