TED Talks Daily How creative writing can help you through life's hardest moments | Sakinah Hofler
Dec 9, 2020
Sakinah Hofler, a passionate writer and speaker, discusses how creative writing can transform our understanding of life's toughest moments. She emphasizes the therapeutic power of documenting personal experiences, encouraging listeners to pick up a pen and reflect. Hofler shares compelling anecdotes on the importance of bearing witness to one’s story and how writing can reclaim one's narrative. Her insights underline the profound healing that comes from expressing vulnerability, fostering connection, and embracing the journey of self-discovery.
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Bearing Witness
- Write down things you've seen, heard, or experienced, especially if you wished you'd spoken up.
- This act of "bearing witness" helps process difficult memories and reclaim their power.
Brainstorming Prompts
- Brainstorm 10 "time when" prompts, focusing on unspoken experiences.
- Include times when something repressed happened, family secrets, and instances of inaction.
Narrowing Focus
- Pick three of the most impactful brainstormed memories and write about them for an uninterrupted time.
- Focus on details, the order of events, and most importantly, your feelings.
