Writing a memoir can tell so many stories. It is fun and easy to do. Without one, your future family members will never know you very well. Give them something to hold onto by doing this. Our lives are so full of daily things that happen to us that are worth getting down on paper. We take for granted every day that there are things that happen to us that are worth of writing down. Some movies have been written about average, ordinary people and the writer turned it into something amazing.
Every day there are things that happen to you that you could write down and make a story about. You could also just keep it as a journal and share with your grandchildren some day. That way they know what happened to you in your life and they can share it with their children. This keeps the genealogy going with each generation so stories are not lost.
It is difficult when one does genealogy work that they only get their information from a database and not their own family's mouth. Stories can get misconstrued so easily when miscommunication happens. This can be avoided by writing things down yourself and putting it in a safe place like a safety deposit box or scan it in your computer.
There is a lot of support for this. Many people think about it and do it every day. There are even support groups for it and blogs online to read and get inspiration from. Just look online on a good search engine and you will see. It is not hard to find. Be diligent and find the right one for you.
The written word lasts for an eternity. It helps one get their thoughts and feelings out. It is not good to hold these in especially on a long-term basis. Release of these concepts is normal and should be done. At the same time, you can also help your future family with your daily records of your life.
You should not judge yourself as you write it out. Just use your natural stream of consciousness and let the words flow. If you judge what you write, you may stifle yourself and not get anything out. That is no fun and your writing suffers in the mean time.
Let it out even if it seems like it does not make sense. At least you are getting thoughts out. This is what is important. If you get frustrated with this, you may not be motivated anymore and will stop. This is what we want to avoid.
Maybe you have a friend or family member that wants to do the same thing. Ask them if they want to sit down with you so can do this activity together. This could be a nice bonding experience.
Writing a memoir is a really good investment in your future. It is a journey and you should take it slow and enjoy the process. Your mind, body, and spirit will really appreciate it. It will help you be more healthy in every possible way.
Every day there are things that happen to you that you could write down and make a story about. You could also just keep it as a journal and share with your grandchildren some day. That way they know what happened to you in your life and they can share it with their children. This keeps the genealogy going with each generation so stories are not lost.
It is difficult when one does genealogy work that they only get their information from a database and not their own family's mouth. Stories can get misconstrued so easily when miscommunication happens. This can be avoided by writing things down yourself and putting it in a safe place like a safety deposit box or scan it in your computer.
There is a lot of support for this. Many people think about it and do it every day. There are even support groups for it and blogs online to read and get inspiration from. Just look online on a good search engine and you will see. It is not hard to find. Be diligent and find the right one for you.
The written word lasts for an eternity. It helps one get their thoughts and feelings out. It is not good to hold these in especially on a long-term basis. Release of these concepts is normal and should be done. At the same time, you can also help your future family with your daily records of your life.
You should not judge yourself as you write it out. Just use your natural stream of consciousness and let the words flow. If you judge what you write, you may stifle yourself and not get anything out. That is no fun and your writing suffers in the mean time.
Let it out even if it seems like it does not make sense. At least you are getting thoughts out. This is what is important. If you get frustrated with this, you may not be motivated anymore and will stop. This is what we want to avoid.
Maybe you have a friend or family member that wants to do the same thing. Ask them if they want to sit down with you so can do this activity together. This could be a nice bonding experience.
Writing a memoir is a really good investment in your future. It is a journey and you should take it slow and enjoy the process. Your mind, body, and spirit will really appreciate it. It will help you be more healthy in every possible way.
