[note] Writing is healing

Writing is healing

It's been almost a year, and I've been writing on note almost every day.

Just writing is much easier than I thought.

Writing on a PC is the fastest way.

But now, you can write on smartphones, tablets, and even electronic dictionaries.

You can even write on this type of electronic dictionary.

It's also great as a text reader with smooth fonts.

Once you get used to it, you can type quickly too.

Write it out in a flash in 10 minutes. Add 10 more minutes. A few minutes for editing. Done.

Writing every day keeps my mental state stable.

It's not like working out, where you don't notice the effects until a while later.

I can feel my mind calming down while I'm writing.

So, you don't even have to finish writing.

If you get tired of it halfway through, you can just leave it.

You don't have to summarize it well.

If you write, you'll feel refreshed right away.

The more I write, the calmer my heart becomes.

I write every day, but sometimes I can't remember what I wrote a week ago.

Write and finish.

Sometimes I reread something and feel like I've written something similar before, and I wonder who wrote this.

That's why I write the same things over and over. Definitely.

The things I write repeatedly are themes that have stayed in my mind for a long time.

Things that were important to me.

I started writing this year out of curiosity about what would happen if I wrote a note every day, and one thing I can say is that writing is self-therapy.

This was a big discovery for me.

Jogging is also therapy for me.

But with jogging, after running for 20 minutes, my brain is full of happy hormones.

My whole body's circulation improves, and I can get a natural high.

The act of writing is relatively plain compared to jogging.

As I convert my thoughts into text, my inner self immediately becomes calm.

Did I lock the door?
Did I turn off the gas valve?
Was there anything I left undone?

The volume of various distracting thoughts becomes significantly lower.

It is like the surface of a windless lake.

This makes my mind feel clear and pleasant.

But, as expected, I feel somewhat exhausted by the time I finish writing.

Compared to jogging, the act of writing feels more understated and has a gradual effect.

Because there are thoughts that cannot be captured in a photograph

It is good to keep taking photos of your daily life.

On special days, and especially on ordinary days.

Because those things might not be taken for granted ten years from now.

Scenery, objects, and trends can be captured in photos and remembered, but I have no memory at all of what I was thinking or worrying about ten years ago.

Objects and scenery can be captured with a single tap, and if you have a smartphone, you can do it with almost no effort.

However, things about your inner self will not remain at all unless you actively move your hands yourself. Thoughts are not captured in photos.

Therefore, while observing basic manners such as not writing offensive expressions, I think it is better to ramble on and write down trivial things.

And as much as possible, things that don't really matter, or things from everyday life.

Just like with photographs, sometimes things captured in the corner of the frame feel strangely nostalgic.

Like, 'Oh, there was still a Yokado in front of the station back then.'

I have a strong feeling that even in writing, a simple sentence can end up holding that kind of strangely emotional quality. The expression 'emo' itself might be obsolete in five years, and even 'emo' might be 'emo'.

I ended up rambling again, but when you're feeling a bit uneasy, trying to write just one line can surprisingly clear things up.

I recommend scribbling down things you absolutely love or absolutely hate. It feels great.

Bonus

A 10-year-old electronic dictionary.
A retro gadget that creates a rare offline environment for practically nothing.
Of course, you can get high-quality information without any ads.

The easiest one to use in history is the PW-SH1.

It's a high school student model, so there are plenty of used units available.
Since it's for high school students, it's built quite tough.
Lots of content. The battery is also tough.
You can draw pictures, and it also works as a text reader.
A tiny offline Windows machine.

Is 2,000 yen a reasonable price for a good used condition?

The operation is sluggish compared to the PW-SH1 above.
However, its strength is, above all, that it comes with a standard text editor. In other words, you can easily type text with a keyboard even when you're out. It has its quirks, but once you get used to it, you can type quickly.
It also works well as a text reader with smooth fonts.

A model that is among the smallest and lightest in its class, focusing on mobility.
It's palm-sized and can be operated with one hand.
When you're out, it's enough to be able to look up the Kojien, Kanji-gen, and an English-Japanese dictionary. The battery also lasts incredibly long.

The PW-AC20 I have is strong for English learning.

I put in two Eneloop AAA batteries, and I haven't had to replace them once in the three months since I bought it.

A model convenient for reading Aozora Bunko while on the go.
The luxury of being able to carry 17,300 books with you anytime, anywhere.