Writing creates a bridge between hearts and minds.

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"Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go. Writing helps us reflect, share, and connect with others on a deeper level—by putting our thoughts into words, we create bridges between minds and hearts." — E. L. Doctorow

A study conducted by positive psychologist Dr. Martin Seligman and his colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania found that participants who wrote and delivered a gratitude letter showed a significant increase in happiness and a decrease in depressive symptoms, with effects lasting up to a month .

Today write a gratitude letter (or just a postcode) to someone you would like to thank and post it.

Today’s prompt:

Who are you grateful for and why?

The Heart Leap Writing Hour on a Tuesday and Thursday at 9am encourages you to put pen to paper with a cohort of friendly writers all writing together side by side. It’s about committing to write and making space in your day to find your book/substack/writing.

Here’s the link for all paying subscribers.