Do you have an outlet from the pains that life hands us? I do believe having an outlet can be the most therapeutic thing for anyone, almost like a short escape from reality. It doesn’t matter if you write on a blog and share you deepest feelings with others or if you take time alone to write in a journal about your feelings, it is just important to get those emotions out. Releasing positive and or negative emotions can create so much true comfort!
Obviously y’all know I write on my blog as much as I can, but recently I have started writing in a journal as well. There might be times when I may not be ready or comfortable sharing how I am feeling with anyone yet and writing these feelings down in private offers me serenity. I find that writing down what is going through my mind at any given time allows me to reread what I am dealing with and gain some perspective. I think that by writing in a journal, I can just be honest with myself and not have to worry about what anyone else thinks or someone trying to tell me how I should feel or how I should cope with my struggles. There are many times that I just wanting to come up with solutions on my own, but then there of course times I do want advice.
I really do enjoy writing on my blog as well because this gives me a chance to not only share with y’all, but also gain some amazing feedback from y’all!! I have told y’all many times before that I am very critical of my own writing, but reading your thoughts helps me in so many ways. I have always dreamed of being a writer and having freedom to write about whatever I want! My ultimate dream is to gain the confidence to write the book I have mulled over for many years. I do believe that if I continue writing on my blog, which I do intend to, I will gain a tremendous amount of knowledge from each of you and about my own skills. I am very curious about what you consider an outlet. Is writing on your blog, writing in a
journal, or do you even consider writing to be an outlet at all?
I also consider music to be an outlet. It amazes me how much passion and meaning can be in just one simple song. I am sure what I take from any given song can be much different that it would anyone else and it might be a lot different than what the writer intended. I appreciate the creativity song writers hold and value what they are sharing with the world.
I am looking forward to reading what you consider an outlet to be and how it has helped you! I am so pleased to say that I do not have to work this weekend, which is allowing me to do things I really needed to do, like clean the house and rest. I know how crazy that just sounded, cleaning the house and resting seem like they are opposites, but for me being able to get the house nice and clean is a great feeling. Of course all the extra work did create a lot of pain for me, but now I am able to spend the remainder of the weekend resting and preparing myself for another LONG week at work and unfortunately I have to work next weekend!
Thank you for stopping by my site today! I hope you are enjoying your weekend and feeling well! Please never forget that I am always sending y’all LOTS of love , comfort, and many positive vibes!
Always, Alyssa
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When I need an escape, we share an awful lot in common.
I love reading/writing on the blog site (That’s a given), I love reading positive quotes and affirmations, I get lost in listening to songs from when my ex-husband and I were first dating, right up until he died. Lately, it’s really, really listening to those songs, and printing out the lyrics.
In fact, I wrote that in a piece this evening. 💕
Have a wonderful weekend, and enjoy doing what sets your heart on fire! 💗
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Thank you Beckie for sharing this! Reading and writing is definitely calming and a great outlet! I also LOVE positive quotes. What songs is it that you listen to? So many songs speak volumes with emotions!
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I’m stuck in the 70’s & 80’s soft rock. All the songs my ex and I listened to. Very nostalgic lately. His birthday is coming up.
I love reading quote daily! I love reading into them and prying more reason from what I read. LOL!
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Blogging is my outlet too ♥️
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That is a great outlet!!
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Writing is definitely an outlet for me. I like to keep things breezy on my blog but I write a lot of poetry to deal with my darker emotions. I don’t often share it, but it helps:-)
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That is great writing is an outlet for you. We all need something. I am sure your poetry is amazing and the emotions you put into those poems are deep. I hope that many someday you will share a few of your darker poems.
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My new house is both an outlet and a ball and chain. It certainly keeps my minds off things when I am slaving away at the site
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I am glad you have your outlets! I am sure the house is going to be amazing and one of a kind!! Remember to take breaks and take care of yourself!
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Alyssa I do hope you have faith in your talent and writing is definitely it. You help so many people through this blog and give so many of us hope. I wait for the day your book comes out because it will be a best seller. All my Love & Support, Mom!!
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Thank you so much Mom! I am thankful for the passion I have for writing and I promise I will try to have faith in my talent and writing. Writing has always been my outlet and I am glad some of what I share helps others!!
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You are absolutely right Alyssa, we all do need an outlet to deal with our pain. My outlet is watching movies – it is such an escape for me as i can lie down and hopefully get so caught up in the movie that I will temporarily escape………I also write and read and meditate and walk………..great post!
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Thank you so much Wendi! Outlets are a great thing to have! What types of movies do you enjoy most? You are an amazing writer and with writing being an outlet, that is great! What types of books do you enjoy the most?
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I am actually writing a post on these things but movies, I no longer really have a type as I can’t be too picky as I have seen so many. The only movies I will not watch are horror films.
As far as books go, I am also pretty open but I prefer nonfiction over fiction. 🙂
Hope you are relaxing! 🙂
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I haven’t really watched a movie in a while, but definitely enjoy action movies. I find horror films rather funny, but do not care to watch them. I look forward to the post you are writing, I know it will be great!
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🙂 I watch way too many movies…….not something I am very proud of but…..it is what it is 🙂 hope today is being good to you!
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We all do what we can to enjoy life the best we can and if movies bring you joy, that is wonderful! I hope you are doing well Wendi!
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God bless you Alyssa!
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Wendi, you are absolutely amazing!!!!
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right back at you girl!
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