RESPONSE TO WHAT YOU WROTE ON YOUR WEB SITE

NOTE TO MY FRIEND -

I had to read what you wrote a couple of times to really understand what you were saying. I hope I got it right.

For me, I just need to repeat the noise so I can hear it myself, from my mouth to my ears. It makes things clearer and I can see where I stand. It helps me point to the truth of my feelings too. When I repeat and hear my own words, it seems to line everything up, and I know further where I want to be.

Ah, and you're right. When we're quiet, we can sometimes hear more. However, until I straighten it out in my heart, I am too restless to take the time to search for the quiet. All I hear are the noises of jumbled distractions I've not settled yet.

Journaling helps to give me my emotional to do list, where I can add my hopes, and also note when I've been hurt. It helps remind me of the smiles I have had or have seen in others. It also reminds me not to repeat certain mistakes.

When putting it in writing, it creates a history of yourself. However, you have to accept the changes you've been through. When I read my journal entries made from 10 or 20 years ago, or even a few months ago, of course I've changed. My mind, my feelings, or the way I look at some things may be totally different from now. I give myself the allowance and forgiveness to change because of past experiences, or just from growing older. Fortunately, I have realized I am human.

I recognize the similarities, and yes, it is flattering. Thanks!

: )