Writing with a Mirror
This is the forty-fourth installment of The
Curious Creative, weekly 10-minute writing exercises for busy
individuals interested in exploring their creativity. For the complete
rationale, click here.
My Thoughts:
In James Pennebaker and John Evans' Expressive Writing: Words That Heal, they write about the power of staring into
your own eyes as you write by placing a mirror in front of your writing space. They
pose that while making eye contact with yourself, you see yourself as others do,
and this new perspective can help you gain new insight on a significant
personal issue.
Though the aim of The
Curious Creative is not necessarily to heal but to play, the two are not exclusive
of each other. Therefore, I am curious how gazing into one’s own eyes can alter
the style and content that comes out of one’s pen. For this week’s exercise, we
will find out!
Your Turn!
1. Place a mirror in front of your writing space, either up on
the wall behind your computer or on the desk in front of your writing pad.
2.
At the top of the page, make a list of 3-4 things that
came to your mind when you first woke up this morning. Circle one that you’d
like to try writing about.
3.
Gaze at your eyes.
4.
Write continuously for 10 minutes. Periodically make eye
contact with yourself as you write.
How did you do? Did your writing appear to take on a different audience?
Did it seem more or less self-conscious? Did you delve deeper into whatever was
initially on your mind, gaining a new insight? Did you feel more centered or
connected to yourself?
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Thanks for playing!
Inspired by James Pennebaker and John Evans' Expressive Writing: Words That Heal
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