Many of us write only when we have to. The boss assigns us to write a report, or we need to send a personalized sympathy note. Writing can also help us figure out what we think and feel. Putting thoughts on paper forces us to organize and complete them. We see holes in our arguments and explanations. One thought on paper leads to another and then to another, many not even consciously thought of first.

These qualities are a perfect prescription for writing as a way to understand ourselves and the people we care about. This can be a powerful tool to assist in the crucial and difficult business of understanding emotions and relationships. Whether we use a cheap notebook or a leatherbound journal, writing carefully and precisely about life and relationships with others enriches our understanding of both immeasurably.

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