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Automatic Writing (Graining)
Automatic writing is the process, or product, of writing material that does not
come from the conscious thoughts of the writer. The writer's hand forms the
message, and the person is unaware of what will be written. It is sometimes
done in a trance state. Other times the writer is aware (not in a trance) of their
surroundings, but the actions of their writing hand.
Therapy - Automatic writing is used as a tool in Freudian psychology and in
related "self knowledge" studies, where it is seen as a means of gaining insight
into the mind of the automatic writer through their subconscious word choices.It
was primarily used by Pierre Janet in France, and later by Morton Prince and by
Anita Muhl in the United States.
Religion - Automatic writing is used in Spiritualism and the New Age movement
as a form of channeling. One of the best-known automatic writers was Helene
Smith, an early 20th century psychic who felt that her automatic writing was the
attempt of Martians to communicate with Earth. She claimed she could translate
their Martian language into French.
The ideas of Helene Smith influenced the Surrealist movement. Andre Breton,
leader of the Surrealist movement, pioneered its use within the movement and
produced several important pieces of automatic writing, most famously, Soluble
Fish. The Surrealists dubbed her "The Muse of Automatic Writing"; in the
Surrealist deck of cards, Smith is the "Genius of Knowledge." Automatic writing
became a part of the Surrealist's repertoire of games, and it soon developed into
a number of other Surrealist games and tools that greatly influenced the
movement, such as automatic drawing, automatic palimpsest, and a variety of
marker-word games. Free writing later gained popularity with writers and poets,
both as a means of stimulating creative thought and as a technique for
overcoming writer's block.
Skeptics point out that automatic writing claimed to be of supernatural origins is
a parlor game that has little more effect than to spark creativity in the minds of
the participants. They claim, as with other paranormal phenomena, that the
subconscious of those performing the writing is the only thing influencing their
actions and that there is no solid evidence that any messages are coming from
anywhere other than the minds of the person holding the pencil. This is referred
to as the ideomotor effect.
As there is no scientific evidence supporting the use of automatic writing in
therapy, its usage to release repressed memories is suspect as well. While
unconscious ideas are expressed in automatic writing, skeptics point out that it
is unlikely that they are any more profound than the writer's conscious thoughts.
Skeptics argue that there is no evidence that the "true self" lies in the
unconscious any more than it does in normal consciousness.
Doodling is a form of automatic writing as it is generally not consciously focused
writing. Many people doodle spirals which are associated with Sacred Geometry.
We attempt automatic writing for several reasons. First - to get information about
our personal life. Second - to confirm something from some who exists on the
other side or has deceased.
The answers can be surprising ... but always be cautious as with any tool of
divination chosen - such as the ouija board.
If you have emotional problems - you may not like the messages that come
through. Your consciousess - being in lower frequency due to emotional
problems will attract a lower frequency entity.
If you like drama - and consider your life to be in drama - don't channel.
When attempting automatic writing you may use a writing implement, computer,
or any other means of communicating through the written word. Many people
prefer the computer as they can type quickly without filtering the information
coming through. When reread - even a typo can mean something.
To divert the focus of the writer - shifting from left brain logical thinking - to right
brain intuitive thinking - take a pencil in hand, place it against a piece of paper as
if about to write something. Then turn your attention to something else, such as
watching television, reading a book, or talking with someone. For many people,
their hand will write coherent material.
Much of this goes to 'control' and have much you are willing to give to a
non-physical entity.
The amount of time spent on automatic writing can vary with the person and the
session.
Words, sentences or whole paragraphs may appear. Often, the writing is illegible
- the text appearing jumbled - without proper grammar or punctuation - mostly
run-on sentences.
Messages can be written in a language - or hand writing style - not recognized by
the writer and signed by someone unknown.
A picture or symbol may be written.
Some automatic writers know who is giving the messages while others do not. If
the energies feel comfortable to you then you will soon learn who the entity is and
why he/she is writing with you.
If you feel the least bit uncomfortable with the entity or the information received
STOP!
Here's How:
1. Find a quiet spot without distractions.
2. Sit at a table or desk where you'll be comfortable, with paper and pen (or
pencil).
3. Take a few moments to clear your mind.
4. Try not to consciously write anything.
5. While keeping your mind as clear as possible, let your hand write whatever
comes across.
6. Avoid looking at the paper; you might even keep your eyes closed.
7. Give it time to happen (nothing might happen for quite a while).
8. When it seems to be done, if and when automatic writing does occur, look over
what your hand has produced carefully. The writing may appear to be nonsense
or just scribbling, but try to decipher it as best as possible.
9. In addition to letters and numbers, look for pictures or symbols in the writing
as well.
10. Keep trying. Nothing might happen your first few attempts.
11. If you start to achieve success, you can try asking questions to see if you can
receive responses.
Tips:
1. There is no guarantee that automatic writing will work for you, but don't give up
if it doesn't work the first few times. Give it a chance.
2. Be aware of psychological dangers. Some messages that come across might
be disturbing. If you're at all not able to handle this possibility, don't attempt
automatic writing.
Automatic writing is the process, or product, of writing material that does not
come from the conscious thoughts of the writer. The writer's hand forms the
message, and the person is unaware of what will be written. It is sometimes
done in a trance state. Other times the writer is aware (not in a trance) of their
surroundings, but the actions of their writing hand.
Therapy - Automatic writing is used as a tool in Freudian psychology and in
related "self knowledge" studies, where it is seen as a means of gaining insight
into the mind of the automatic writer through their subconscious word choices.It
was primarily used by Pierre Janet in France, and later by Morton Prince and by
Anita Muhl in the United States.
Religion - Automatic writing is used in Spiritualism and the New Age movement
as a form of channeling. One of the best-known automatic writers was Helene
Smith, an early 20th century psychic who felt that her automatic writing was the
attempt of Martians to communicate with Earth. She claimed she could translate
their Martian language into French.
The ideas of Helene Smith influenced the Surrealist movement. Andre Breton,
leader of the Surrealist movement, pioneered its use within the movement and
produced several important pieces of automatic writing, most famously, Soluble
Fish. The Surrealists dubbed her "The Muse of Automatic Writing"; in the
Surrealist deck of cards, Smith is the "Genius of Knowledge." Automatic writing
became a part of the Surrealist's repertoire of games, and it soon developed into
a number of other Surrealist games and tools that greatly influenced the
movement, such as automatic drawing, automatic palimpsest, and a variety of
marker-word games. Free writing later gained popularity with writers and poets,
both as a means of stimulating creative thought and as a technique for
overcoming writer's block.
Skeptics point out that automatic writing claimed to be of supernatural origins is
a parlor game that has little more effect than to spark creativity in the minds of
the participants. They claim, as with other paranormal phenomena, that the
subconscious of those performing the writing is the only thing influencing their
actions and that there is no solid evidence that any messages are coming from
anywhere other than the minds of the person holding the pencil. This is referred
to as the ideomotor effect.
As there is no scientific evidence supporting the use of automatic writing in
therapy, its usage to release repressed memories is suspect as well. While
unconscious ideas are expressed in automatic writing, skeptics point out that it
is unlikely that they are any more profound than the writer's conscious thoughts.
Skeptics argue that there is no evidence that the "true self" lies in the
unconscious any more than it does in normal consciousness.
Doodling is a form of automatic writing as it is generally not consciously focused
writing. Many people doodle spirals which are associated with Sacred Geometry.
We attempt automatic writing for several reasons. First - to get information about
our personal life. Second - to confirm something from some who exists on the
other side or has deceased.
The answers can be surprising ... but always be cautious as with any tool of
divination chosen - such as the ouija board.
If you have emotional problems - you may not like the messages that come
through. Your consciousess - being in lower frequency due to emotional
problems will attract a lower frequency entity.
If you like drama - and consider your life to be in drama - don't channel.
When attempting automatic writing you may use a writing implement, computer,
or any other means of communicating through the written word. Many people
prefer the computer as they can type quickly without filtering the information
coming through. When reread - even a typo can mean something.
To divert the focus of the writer - shifting from left brain logical thinking - to right
brain intuitive thinking - take a pencil in hand, place it against a piece of paper as
if about to write something. Then turn your attention to something else, such as
watching television, reading a book, or talking with someone. For many people,
their hand will write coherent material.
Much of this goes to 'control' and have much you are willing to give to a
non-physical entity.
The amount of time spent on automatic writing can vary with the person and the
session.
Words, sentences or whole paragraphs may appear. Often, the writing is illegible
- the text appearing jumbled - without proper grammar or punctuation - mostly
run-on sentences.
Messages can be written in a language - or hand writing style - not recognized by
the writer and signed by someone unknown.
A picture or symbol may be written.
Some automatic writers know who is giving the messages while others do not. If
the energies feel comfortable to you then you will soon learn who the entity is and
why he/she is writing with you.
If you feel the least bit uncomfortable with the entity or the information received
STOP!
Here's How:
1. Find a quiet spot without distractions.
2. Sit at a table or desk where you'll be comfortable, with paper and pen (or
pencil).
3. Take a few moments to clear your mind.
4. Try not to consciously write anything.
5. While keeping your mind as clear as possible, let your hand write whatever
comes across.
6. Avoid looking at the paper; you might even keep your eyes closed.
7. Give it time to happen (nothing might happen for quite a while).
8. When it seems to be done, if and when automatic writing does occur, look over
what your hand has produced carefully. The writing may appear to be nonsense
or just scribbling, but try to decipher it as best as possible.
9. In addition to letters and numbers, look for pictures or symbols in the writing
as well.
10. Keep trying. Nothing might happen your first few attempts.
11. If you start to achieve success, you can try asking questions to see if you can
receive responses.
Tips:
1. There is no guarantee that automatic writing will work for you, but don't give up
if it doesn't work the first few times. Give it a chance.
2. Be aware of psychological dangers. Some messages that come across might
be disturbing. If you're at all not able to handle this possibility, don't attempt
automatic writing.