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Many books have been written about act of keeping journals or writing pages in mornings to describe first things that are in your mind to clear way for remainder of day. The idea behind such practice writings is to begin to dig through years of muck and mire to touch ultimate writer within us. However, it is much more than that. It is release of our creative self that we all have inside and provides us with guidance and direction through our lives.
---Writing to Touch Soul---
The soul is that energy that keeps is alive and connected to Universe. It is most basic part of our existence, but contains knowledge and emotion of Universe. When you touch your soul, your fingers take on a life of their own and you "feel" things that you must write. Whether you feel it as inspiration or some divine message, it doesn't matter. It all boils down to fact that you are connected to your inner self and have punctured a hole through which inspiration can flow.
Once you touch your soul, your life will change. It's like a chain-reaction that changes your outlook and your direction. You feel what you are truly made of and find that you are capable of everything. All of challenges you've encountered throughout your life suddenly transform into lessons.
The easiest way to begin journey of self-discovery is to begin writing. Don't write about fly on wall or sunset. Write what you feel. What is first feeling that comes to you.
While your first few attempts will appear, perhaps, embarrassing, they are simply a representation as to way soul's message is translated through years of experience piled on top of it. The objective is to dig through layers to reach your core. Just keep writing. Every time you write, you'll find that feeling you're documenting becomes clearer and more intelligible.
---What's next?---
Whether your objective in life is to be a writer or not, idea behind writing is simply to touch your soul. It's no wonder so many people live their lives in spiritual destitution. The creativity that ought to fuel every thing in life is stifled. Don't starve your spirit. Learn what creative gift Universe has given you. Love it and care for it. It's as important as food you eat and air you breathe as it is what supports your life.
Edward B. Toupin is an author, life-strategy coach, counselor, and technical writer living in Las Vegas, NV. Among other things, he authors books and articles on topics ranging from career success through life organization and fulfillment. For more information, e-mail Edward at etoupin@toupin.com or visit his sites at http://www.toupin.com or http://www.make-life-great.com.