When Talking Fails, I Write- Find the Way to Express Yourself

We all have our unique way of expressing ourselves. Some people are naturally extroverted, it’s easy for them to chit-chat with every random person they cross paths with. They make those awkward elevator moments more relaxed and fun, and they’re amazing at connecting two completely different groups of friends- people from different countries, of different ages, with totally different interests. Maybe you know someone like that. Or maybe that’s you! I love those people, but I don’t think I’m one of them.

Others communicate best through their body. Big huggers. The ones who speak with their hands, whose posture and facial expressions tell you exactly how they’re feeling- even before they say a word.

Some (very special) people express themselves through their presence alone. I call them angels, or magical people. They don’t speak much, but when they do, their words are incredibly clear, assertive, and profound. They might not move a lot or take up much space, yet their energy is so grounding that just having them nearby makes you feel calm and at peace. At the same time, you can tell when something’s off. Not because they’ll tell you, or because they’ll cross their arms or withdraw, but because their whole aura shifts- it becomes heavy, almost foggy. These are the people who speak without words and move emotions without movement.

And then, there are the writers. The ones who express their feelings through letters, emails, or handwritten notes. They usually have multiple notebooks: one for daily to-do lists, one for creative ideas, one for work, another for journaling, one for plans and goals… If they have something important to say, they probably won’t call you,they’ll write it down. Maybe even read it over once or twice before sending it. They communicate best through words and can’t quite understand how someone could respond to a message with just an “Ok.” Lol.

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Can you relate to any of these?

I’m laughing now… because this was supposed to be a short blog description or title. But the words just flowed through my fingers, and I think I already know exactly which “character” I am.

To wrap this up, consider this an invitation to find your own unique way of expressing yourself. I only mentioned a few types here, but in truth, there are as many styles of expression as there are people. Often, we’re a mix of several.

I started journaling consistently back in 2019 (though of course, I had my childhood and teenage diaries too, never missed a day, haha!) and I discovered something powerful and healing in the practice of writing.

Maybe you’ll find that too, or maybe your path will look completely different.

I’d love to share more tips and insights from my journaling journey, tools that have helped me express and liberate myself when speaking feels too hard.

Maybe you’ll find your voice through yoga, or movement, or some other practice.

The most important thing is simply this: let the thoughts out. Not to polish or filter, but to express your soul- raw and true- and to feel safe doing so.

Thank you for making it this far.

I hope you find your way. And I’d be honoured to witness it.

With love,

Cami