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GreatGazoo

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10. There is definitely something about externalizing, even if only for yourself,

Tue Dec 9, 2025, 04:11 AM

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that makes a difference -- a journal, letter, logbook. Oddly, for me, it feels more like I can let go of something once it is on paper (or screen).

>Most of who i am is inside. My life in the world is unremarkable. < Wish I could credit this quote but a writer said 'Each of us has experienced enough heartbreak by age 20 to write 4 novels.' I like the YouTuber "Model Strangers" -- he compresses strangers stories down to 3-minutes and they are all fascinating.

https://www.youtube.com/@modelstrangers/videos

Thanks for sharing.

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Writing is a Way to Think Deeply and Find Others Who Do Also [View all] GreatGazoo Dec 1 OP

People want a quick fix, that doesn't require much time, effort, or thought Bayard Dec 1 #1

Post of the Day/Week/Month. A-Schwarzenegger Dec 2 #2

Thanks, very generous feedback GreatGazoo Dec 2 #4

Again, lotsa good stuff. A-Schwarzenegger Monday #9

There is definitely something about externalizing, even if only for yourself, GreatGazoo Tuesday #10

the older i get, the more mysterious and clear it becomes, i become to myself A-Schwarzenegger Tuesday #11

Great post! SheltieLover Dec 2 #3

Thanks. More quotes and info here GreatGazoo Dec 2 #5

Thx! She offers two free ebooks on her website SheltieLover Dec 2 #6

Thanks - had not seen that GreatGazoo Dec 2 #7

Awesome! Thx for sharing! SheltieLover Dec 2 #8