Exercise - Five Element Writing

The bacon of writing.

All crafts have magic ingredients, and writing is no different. Within the realm of writing there is a specific setting that always works well for a writer.

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Words of movement.

Describing movement is a craft in its own right, and it's not as easy as you might think. But good writing depends on it.

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The story of your pen.

Your pen is a fusion of the water-, fire- and space element, and it has a story to tell that brings you closer to your voice as a writer.

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Go beyond the mother tongue.

In this combo of the earth and fire element you take your voice to its outer limits. It's challenging, but also playful and rewarding.

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Emotional logbook.

Being aware of your emotions is important to develop your emotional intelligence, which is a key part in your voice as a writer.

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Words of scent.

Connecting memory with feeling anchored in scent is a powerful way of developing yourself, and your voice.

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Finding patterns.

Turning abstract thought into writing is one of the most rewarding exercises for the mind.

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The mirror effect.

To find and develop your voice you must be able to see life from different perspectives. The mirror effect quickly lets you shift your point of view.

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Write what you know about yourself.

Writing about what you know about yourself leads you straight to your voice.

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When in doubt, write your name.

Why do you think that 97 percent of all people write their own name when testing a new pen? The answer gives us the opportunity of creating lasting change.

Life

Flow of time.

This exercise from the water element helps you observe the flow of life through the medium of time. It puts life in perspective in less than a minute.

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One eyed vision.

To create a different future we have to first change the space-time constant of our mind. Only then can we turn dream into reality.

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The switch off.

Switching off the mind in a concentrated and constructive way is one of the most giving exercises for stress relief, and it's super easy with pen and paper.

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Letter of complaint.

It's perfectly alright to complain about life once in a while, but make sure you do it in a constructive way.

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Draw the line.

The interpretations of your dreams are key to how you use them in writing. This combo exercise is a simple way of making dreams have meaning.

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A memory of the future.

With this writing exercise you create a memory of the future that your mind will follow.

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The magic of golden dust.

This exercise does a great job transforming your writing into something with a higher vibration.

Voice

Write what you don't know.

You are always told to write what you know, but when your goal is finding your voice, you must be brave enough to venture into the unknown.

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Merger mystery.

All writers have days when ideas don't come by themselves, and we have to rely on craftsmanship.

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Word raining.

Rain has a mysterious influence on writing and often leads to melancholy. This exercise is great for combining rainy days with writing and hot beverages.

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Write Breathing

A fun exercise belonging to the element of Air. You can do it anywhere with any tool. It's great to crack your voice open.

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The rebirth technique.

What if you could remember this life in your next one? What would it be?

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Build a strong root.

Starting a writing process to find your voice might sound like you have to connect with God, but there is actually a much better place to start.