Automatic Writing: How to do Auto Writing

Automatic writing, as the name suggests, is a kind of writing that is spontaneous and not something to which thought is given. It is said that to do such kind of writing, the individual just has to hold a pen or pencil on the paper and his hand starts producing words, sentences as well as symbols on its own. In other words, the thoughts that are seen on the paper are not something that comes from the mind of the writer. The writer does not have a pre-set notion about what he is going to write before he sits to write, and also does not have any control of the message that his hand is producing automatically. Though most people know about this concept, they need to learn its method. However, before we go into its writing tips, let us try to know exactly what is auto writing.

Understanding the Concept

This concept has different connotations for different people. Some people call it trance writing as it is said to be a way of connecting to the people who have left this world. There have been many instances where people have said that they could contact their loved ones who have passed away with the help of such writing. In the 20th century, it was used as a method of channeling by spiritualists. A psychic named Helene Smith who practiced it, claimed that the Martians were trying to communicate with her through automatic writing. However, this claim has been debated by many people who say that this is not true at all.

Apart from spirituality and divination, it is also said to be a part of psychology. It is used as psychological therapy as some psychologists believed that the messages that appear on paper while indulging in auto writing comes from the subconscious mind of the person. In other words, the thoughts that appear on the paper are not of the individual's conscious mind, but of his subconscious mind. Hence, this is seen as a tool to understand the mind of the person by psychologists and is associated with self knowledge studies.

Nevertheless, there are people who say that auto writing does not have any connection to the supernatural or the subconscious mind because there is no scientific evidence that proves this claim. For them, it is just a tool which some writers use as a cure for writer's block. They say that practicing it is a way of sharpening people's creative skills and help them in the process of writing. Though there are several theories about this concept, people still practice it for a variety of reasons. Let us take a look at how to do auto writing.

Method

Though it seems to be a little difficult, experts say that it can be done by everyone. The two important factors that you need are, a peaceful mind and a relaxed atmosphere. Here are some crucial tips that will help you in practicing this form of writing.

• The first thing will be to decide on the mode of writing, i.e. whether you will like to use pen and paper or you want to type on the typewriter or computer. You can choose whatever you are comfortable with, as all the three modes can give you the desired results. However, with a pen and paper, there are chances that you form doodles and symbols, which are quite impossible in case of the typewriter or computer.
• As I said earlier, your mind frame should be calm and composed, i.e make sure that you are not upset or have any kind of tension. Experts believe that only if you are in a good or peaceful mood that you can attract an entity with the same mind frame and vice versa. To ensure that your mind is clear of all the worries and tensions, meditate for sometime before beginning the process of writing.
• Begin by writing a question on the top of the paper or requesting for a permission to talk to your guardian. Once you have done this, just hold the pen and relax your hands. Shift your focus on something else like reading a book, watching the television or listening to music. Some people are also said to close their eyes while trying to do such writing.
• While your hand begins to write, do not try to read or analyze what is being written. Just let the hand do its work and write without stopping till you feel the need to. Once your hand stops writing, go through the words and sentences that you have formed in the paper. Initially, they may not make any sense to you, however with continued practice, you will definitely find some meaning in what you have written.
• If you are indulging in psychic writing, it is good to be extra cautious because though communication with the person of the other world sounds quite exciting, it can also be dangerous as well as scary. One danger is that you may attract a bad entity i.e. when you are not in a good state of mind. Another thing that you have to remember is that sometimes you may have to encounter messages that are undesirable. If you feel uncomfortable while receiving any kind of message, the best option will be to stop writing.

One thing I will like to say is that you may not get desired results for the first time itself or may be for the first few times. Hence, you should not lose hope and stop trying, rather keep on trying and I am sure that you will achieve success in doing this kind of writing. All the best!