The Esoteric Benefits of Handwriting

When was the last time you had handwritten something other than your signature? Chances are, you do not remember because typing has taken over because of technology based on communicating through your laptop, tablet, or smartphone. However, on January 23rd, you will want to put your gadgets away (unless you need them for work) and write something by hand because it is Handwriting Day. And today, I will go over the esoteric benefits of handwriting. Handwriting can be a form of therapy that can benefit your mind, such as strengthening memory, improving attention spans, and improving creativity.

Handwriting Is at Risk to Go Extinct

With modern technology taking over, which has for many years, handwriting is a human activity that may disappear, and the evidence shows that many schools in various countries worldwide have stopped teaching cursive writing. However, some schools have brought it back, which is excellent news. Even though modern technology has helped in various ways, such as adding conveniences and finding effective treatments for many ailments because technology has aided medical advancement, there are downsides, too.

One downside is that modern technology is why handwriting appears to be a thing of the past. However, let’s attempt to preserve it because it has so many spiritual benefits. Studies have shown a link between handwriting and success, and let’s begin talking about the spiritual benefits of the craft.

Handwriting Strengthens Memory

Think about it. When you are writing something on paper, it requires your undivided attention and focus while having the motivation to write. Before technology took over, everyone had no choice but to write (though they also did type as typewriters were around for a long time). However, people wrote notes instead of typing them, and the more people wrote, the better their memory was. When writing, you can use the entire power of consciousness, which you cannot do when typing. If you have to type for work and, let’s face it, for convenience, it is understandable because of how technology has changed how you express yourself. However, what you can do to preserve your memory by handwriting is by journaling.

Journaling has so many benefits, and helping to keep your memory strong is one that you will want to do through handwriting in your journal. Not only does it help you express yourself through writing them out, but journaling does help you keep your mind fresh this way.

Handwriting Helps You Develop Ideas

Do you feel a blockage when you want to type something because you are unsure what to type? When you look at your computer screen with various tabs open, your mind cannot focus, and you develop a fog. That is because your mind is on autopilot while working on your computer, so you are not overly motivated when you are about to type.

If you put your devices away or step away from your computer and begin to take a pen and write in a notebook or on a pad of paper, you will find that ideas magically start flowing. While you write, your thoughts come to your mind, and you can express them easily, which means you are inspired to develop ideas. For example, if you want to write an article or a manuscript, it is understandable to type it because you must submit your manuscript through documents or upload your article to your blog. However, before you do that, take a piece of paper and a pen and begin writing your ideas for what you want to write.

You will find that writing it will banish writer’s block, and you will develop ideas of what to write for the content. Also, write your outline in a notebook to organize your thoughts easier before you begin typing them.

Handwriting Is Therapeutic

Researchers have found that handwriting is an excellent form of therapy. That is because when you write something, you can reflect, and expressing what you genuinely want to say becomes more natural than when you type. Therefore, it is much more natural to share secrets and confessions through handwriting because when you write, you are tapping into a high consciousness level, allowing you to express your true self. Handwriting will help you see your best and worst sides yourself, which means it will help you accept yourself more easily. Again, that is why having a journal is one of the best things. That is why journaling is therapeutic.

Handwriting Helps With Learning

Think about it. Sitting in a lecture and taking notes by hand helps you understand what you are learning more because as you write, you tap into your consciousness, which helps you process the information you are getting. Transcribing what you hear by typing will not provide you with the same benefits as handwriting because, through transcribing, you cannot tap into your full consciousness, which does not allow you to process it the same way as handwriting.

When you take notes by hand during a lecture or study period, you use your learning repertoire combination as you think of specific pieces…