One way to practice cathartic writing is to put your pen to the page and let the choir of voices within your head have their say. Don t lift the pen until you re finished. Often cathartic writing initiates an outpouring of release. For example, you may find yourself writing about resentment that you weren t even aware of on a conscious level. By continuing to explore what comes up in your writing, it is very possible that an answer to the problem will present itself on the page.
Cathartic writing is also a good way of clearing thoughts before meditation.
Another benefit of journaling is that it allows you to access your well of creativity. Yes, you have one. We all do. Journaling will allow you to turn on the faucet and let the creativity flow freely. Here s another exercise.