MindVayu

I bought a calligraphy pen because honestly it was a natural progression from a fountain pen.

A lot to learn but the pen does most of the work for me.
Who knew simply writing the alphabet can be fun.
Why am I doing this? Is there a point to this?

No it’s because I have free will or we’re told. Just exercising free will where I can.

I’m running my own analog experiment while SF & Silicon Valley are running their largest digital experiment with AI.

I’ve begun to love handwriting again. There’s plenty of research on how handwriting might be good for the brain. But my own experience has been this -

1. I can think clearly without the distraction of a screen.
2. The tactile feedback from paper and pen is utterly satisfying.
3. I enjoy playing with ink colors and playful fonts.
4. My writing reflects my mood some days. Tired and in a rush vs let’s plan the next fiscal year.
5. My eyes get a break from the screen.
6. When I take my notebook out at a networking event or a meeting, it always sparks an interesting conversation.
7. It serves as emotional release without writing down about a single emotion.

I finally bought my first fountain pen as an adult. The uniball pens were doing quite well but I finally decided to treat myself for being consistent with writing.