APRIL 3, 2023

Your mind is fabulous! It stores all the important memories for the course of your life, meaning everything essential for you to grow balanced and healthy. Yes, it is necessary for you to be able to assemble the puzzle of your life’s journey!

As a form of support, we often rely on photos, little writings like notes, and affectionate messages from friends or family that we keep in personal drawers and trunks. These items serve as triggers, helping us remember unique moments. You might already grasp the importance of having your own diary, which you regularly write in. I emphasize the word ‘regularly’ because there will be days when you feel inspired to record your thoughts. It is precisely in those moments that you will uncover valuable insights into your essence from the past.

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When we write, we are naturally inspired, as we seek to capture the essence of a moment and give it meaning through words. Having your own diary allows you to witness the innocence of your past self and observe the subsequent evolution of your present ‘self.’ So write, be it whatever comes to mind, whatever blossoms in your thoughts, whatever ignites your inspiration, for it is in those intrinsic thoughts that your true essence resides. I assure you, no photograph can capture the authenticity of that precious moment as genuinely as your own written words.

Consider the enduring importance of ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’—a testament that contradicts those who deny the existential horrors of the Holocaust. Though a somber reminder for us, it served as a source of hope, resilience, and even glimpses of joy for Anne Frank herself, despite the unimaginable circumstances she faced. It is a reminder of how fortunate we are to be able to document our best moments in our own diaries, allowing us, somehow, to become the authors of our own lives or history.

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Begin crafting the novel of your life today! Through writing, you will not only improve your skills in grammar and gain a deeper understanding of the connection between emotions and their expression on paper, but you will also become attuned to the subtleties of language, sensitizing yourself to the power of words. Each new day, your diary will serve as a canvas for articulating your unique experiences more profoundly. As a bonus, you will evolve in mastering the art of writing, language, and self-expression…

The power of words is now yours!

Eva Reis