There was a fabulous book I read about a year ago. It was simply called Psalm 23. It really inspired me to start writing again. It was written by an older guy, probably 60 or 70. The main message I loved was that people who are unable to just stay home and mind their own business are the ones who keep getting into trouble. He said that is why there are so many people in prisons etc. They just couldn't handle the boredom of life so they had to shake things up. They craved excitement too much. His point was, be ok with the boredom of life, so you won't ever do anything really stupid.
That was the first book I had read by someone older. Have you noticed? Most books are written by people in their 30's, maybe that is because we have the most energy in this stage of life. Also we are starting to think we have wisdom to share with others. But someone in their 60's or 70's really has wisdom to share with others. If you know anyone that age, tell them to write. People need to hear whatever they might want to write about.
I always wished I could get my mom to write in a blog or write a book, but I never could. She used to journal a lot when she was with my dad. For some reason, she just stopped writing after my parents divorced. Maybe because she had nothing on her mind to write about anymore, or she got too depressed to write. You do have to be in a somewhat happy mood to write. That is why I always write in the mornings right after I wake up. I've tried writing at night before bed and it just doesn't work. I have writers block. I don't feel inspired at all. The nice thing about writing in the morning is it kick starts your day off well. You already have something to be proud of yourself for that day, so you're whole day goes better.
A great book I read about writing was "If You Want to Write." She says when writing imagine that you are talking to your best friend. I have had the same best friend for 22 years. Every few months I call her and we talk for like 2 or 3 hours. Every major thing in my life, she has been the one that I talk to about it all. She is the smartest person I've ever known, even smarter then my parents or anyone I've known that's older then us. I have been so lucky to have had her in my life this long. I kind of wish I could be lesbian because she would make the perfect wife. lol. But I don't think I could ever stomach doing that. :) She has said a few times, "Lisa I'm so glad I'm not a guy that you are dating." She knows I have issues when it comes to relationships with guys, but I knew I always would, because my dad molested me. I am still healing from that, and that was 30 years ago. That is also why I write.
My bf said a few months ago after we had a break, "Are you still writing that book like a crazy person?" I was like, "Hey...." It is people who have gone through serious things that are more inclined to write. Maybe the anger we still have over being hurt so much fuels the energy we need to write. That is very possible.
But hey, at least writing is more healthy then getting into drugs or drinking or self-harm, obviously. So many people run to other anesthetics but they should just write. If you know anyone who has addiction issues, buy them a laptop and tell them to write. They don't need a rehab center. They just need to write it all out. That will help them a lot.
God bless!
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