5 reasons to write your story now does not mean you will write a book or publish your story in any form. There are many benefits of writing your story for yourself and perhaps your family.

Major accomplishments or being famous not a factor.

Our most remembered stories are not from the rich and famous, but from plain folk who merely penned what happened to them. Your life experiences, good and not so good, weave a story only you can tell. The most seemingly insignificant issues have molded you into the person you are.

Memories fade quickly if not written down.

I wish I could sit with my grandparents and hear their stories again; like how life on the farm was with 16 kids. Each journey is different. Perhaps your journey will encourage others. At the very least, writing your story will increase your faith as you see how God has walked with you.

Free help is available; even if writing only for self.

I subscribe to The Morning Nudge by Suzanne Lieurance.  She offers simple helps, even to those who keep a journal. Who knows what you might do as you get inspired! It’s easy to read and FREE to all; try it here.

Now, here are those 5 reasons to write your story. I want to hear from you!

1. You get to know yourself better.

The main benefactor from telling your story is you! Writing our stories helps us deal with emotions and feelings often trapped inside. Reading our own stories, we gain insight into our feelings about people and circumstances we encounter.

2. You preserve interesting historical facts about your family.

My mother had a strong faith. She never talked about it much, she just lived it. Now, I would like to know how that faith carried her through war years, poverty, loss of children and tragic situations. And, how Mother grew up in mining country, losing her dad at 13.

3. You will understand your own decisions better.

Journal a bit about past decisions you and your family have made. As you pen your progress as a family, life often becomes clearer. You understand better why you are where you are and why those decisions were so difficult to make at the time.

4. You choose what to keep or share.

If you want to publish your story later, beginning with a journal is a good way to weed out areas not for public view. For your benefit, it is good to write as much of your feelings as you can. However, you will want to choose carefully what goes into print.

5. You can do a small book/booklet with limited access.

Writing your story can be as simple as penning a few chapters for your family and close friends. Reasonably priced options for smaller books/booklets are available with as much or little help as you require.

Proverbs 4:23 says we must be very careful about what we think because our thoughts run our life. Writing your story, whether for yourself or for others, will absolutely help you know where your thinking is off and help you get on the right path.

Happy writing, and do let me hear from you on this one.

Hugs,

Reading my article on improving communications may give you some ideas on what you need to write about now. Remember, it’s a journey … one step at a time.  Just start somewhere and build.