tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post8184745963184285011..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: Writing as therapyJeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-60616572615567278282012-11-18T18:01:58.478+10:002012-11-18T18:01:58.478+10:00I think we might all be surprised how much of our ...I think we might all be surprised how much of our lives, our words and our actions become part of someone else's life - for good or bad. It's a scary but amazing thought, and makes me more and more aware of just how important our words are. When we write them we usually take the time to consider their impact and want them to guide people to better living and better choices. Perhaps we ought to be as careful with our spoken words. Carol Preston https://www.blogger.com/profile/00306981583283008014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-13305536386098397072012-11-18T17:58:23.376+10:002012-11-18T17:58:23.376+10:00Glad my thoughts provoked some further thinking. Glad my thoughts provoked some further thinking. Carol Preston https://www.blogger.com/profile/00306981583283008014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-15965628508790886152012-11-17T23:22:39.058+10:002012-11-17T23:22:39.058+10:00Yes, this post made me think. For you, going over ...Yes, this post made me think. For you, going over fact and seeing where your ancestors came from would be therapeutic, and perhaps give you a deeper understand of them as real people.I have often ponders that as I walk this earth and go through so much in my life, one day I will be a forgotten part of some-one else life. Really our life time is as nothing once we are gone. The old clique that time flies, is a true statement. The great part about being a writer,is that our words and thoughts will live on for many years after we are gone. For that reason its important to leave a good legacy. Blessings to you. Sr Crystal Mary Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03509227559164880311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-23332511564985720952012-11-17T12:34:35.573+10:002012-11-17T12:34:35.573+10:00Thanks Carol. Good points to ponderThanks Carol. Good points to ponderDalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-48873337823243120732012-11-17T10:49:14.369+10:002012-11-17T10:49:14.369+10:00Thanks Carol,
I love this post. It's wonderful...Thanks Carol,<br />I love this post. It's wonderful to think of the therapeutic value for both writer and reader. I like the way you say the mind and heart exercises are similar to what you'd use with people in therapy. That, to me, speaks volumes about the benefit of a good story.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-66737211338747661122012-11-16T13:02:47.980+10:002012-11-16T13:02:47.980+10:00Thanks, Carol--a very interesting blog. And thanks...Thanks, Carol--a very interesting blog. And thanks too for the comments from a counsellor's perspective. God bless!Jo-Anne Berthelsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09775045057529728396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-7966020715637978862012-11-16T10:35:17.827+10:002012-11-16T10:35:17.827+10:00I do agree that research (though sometimes boring)...I do agree that research (though sometimes boring) does change us and speak to us and challenge us. Sounds like you've done lots of interesting travels of late and am glad it has enriched you greatly.<br /><br />Thanks for your interesting post Carol. And yes, writing sure is great therapy! :)<br />AnushaAnusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-31490328377216263732012-11-16T09:27:22.695+10:002012-11-16T09:27:22.695+10:00Research is a fascinating part of writing isn'...Research is a fascinating part of writing isn't it? <br />Your post reminded me of a recent visit to Rosanne Hawke's website where she shares some of the photos/history that inspired her writing of The Messanger Bird. I think stories built on history can bring to life and allow us a hold of what would otherwise be forgotten. <br />Here's the link to Rosanne's site in case anyone else was interested: http://www.rosannehawke.com/view.asp?a=1844&s=424Penny Reevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17673959533876970193noreply@blogger.com