COMPASSIONATE WRITING[MENTAL HEALTH] ARTICLE 1, 2

Article 1

Sometimes , if we have a particular difficulty, it can help us to write about it. In your writing don’t collapse into distress but take a compassionate position. Imagine you are writing to yourself from your compassionate self, or possibly hearing the voice of your compassionate other.

Don’t forget to do your soothing rhythm breathing and body – focusing first as well. It’s quite interesing that when we write we get a different perspective , so writing letters to and about ourselves can be very helpful .

Indeed , there is noe good evidence that copmassionate letter writing can help us cope with difficulties.

Article 2

There are two types of letter . One that you would keep private, possibly even destroy after you have read it. Another could be shown to your best friend or partner. Sometimes explaining things in letter is easier . Although you can use letters to convey a message of assertiveness or something you are unhappy with to your partner , this is not really the idea , compassionate letter – writing focuses on bringing the wisdom , strenght and kindness of compassion to whatever we are writing about .

Sometimes people find it difficult to get started , but just write anything to begin witjh to get you in the flow. When you read your letter consider if it is a letter that you would be happy to give to a friend0- that is , would you write to a friend like that about their difficulties.