Welcome to today’s show!

In today’s episode, I list 3 ways writing takes you from hopeless to hopeful:. And I’ve decided to end the Atheists in Recovery podcast so this is the final episode. I thank you all for listening.   I announce a new project I’m excited about and invite you to join me on my new journey!  

WHAT WE’LL LEARN

• Writing as a coping mechanism. Writing allows us to sit with the uncomfortable feelings and be curious about them-their contours, shapes and sizes.  Writing can help us honor and light up our stories while prompting us to envision our future selves restored and renewed.
• Writing as a creative outlet. Writing is just one form of creative expression. It’s not for everyone but I feel it’s easily accessible for all.

• Writing that heals. I talk about my own journey with writing and how it helped heal my traumatic wounds when therapy seemed like “too much.”  The 13th-century Sufi mystic and poet Rumi wrote, “The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” Thinkers from Freud to Brene’ Brown have all postulated that there’s strength in vulnerability.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• Writing Bravely home page. Write with me!
• James Pennebaker, Expressive Writing: words that heal
• Episode 89 Three Reasons Why I Love Journaling & The April Pause
• Episode 96 How to Use Journaling to Manifest Your Dreams in Recovery

• Episode 105 Q & A with Adina-daily practices for vulnerability, courage, love and belonging
• Sign up to be notified when the new podcast, Writing Bravely, drops here! 

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