The Vimala Alphabet: My First 40-Day Challenge

Nope. You didn't missed any of the updates. I've decided to jump this post on Day 40 with you, right now. You can read my previous post here of what I am talking about.

I have completed the 40-day Vimala Alphabet Challenge! I feel good and I got to say, I am never this excited to write. I have learned a lot and mindfully writing every letters as I practice my 'new' handwriting. I look back at the previous days since I started the challenge and I could see the progress. I keep in mind the affirmation behind the letters' strokes and curves. I gave myself the space to write for 40 days. Why 40 days? The number 40 is the number of transformation which takes the neurons in our brain realign; it is advised not to skip a day -- ever!

So... I haven't bought the book yet. For now, I copy (online) the proper form of writing letters as suggested by Vimala Rodgers. I also get to read some do's and don'ts on how to write letters. It's kind of amazing how my three letters that I intuitively chose speaks a ton about myself; it's kind of scary and accurate! I got myself started and write on a blank unlined piece of paper (in landscape) with my trusty pen. It was also suggested to write row of words starting with the chosen letter, row of words that contain the letter in the middle and another row of words that end with that letter. It wasn't easy at first because it also means I had to look at the Vimala Alphabet closely as possible and see how the other letters are written. I'm not going to lie, but it was frustrating! But as the old saying goes, practice makes perfect.

There are times the "old" way I write letters creeps back. I simply rewrite it with the "new" way of writing. I sometimes find myself pausing for a while before I write either. Besides, who doesn't want to show off their 'new' handwriting? LOL! I started slow and steady and it gets challenging over time but surely I enjoyed the progress. I practiced writing fast while remembering the importance of letters of how it is supposed to be written. I love my handwriting! I am never this excited to grab a pen and paper and write! I can't believe how smooth and gentle I was as I write these wonderful letters. Everything paid off!

Improvements has got to do a lot with inner work and it takes time. Changing the handwriting, as what Vimala Rodgers suggested, will help rewire the neuropathways in our brain. It reverses and retrains the aspects of the brain and releasing from old patterns. It's a personal story for everyone as it expands one's perspective every single day on these changes.

From The Five Noble Truths of Integral Handwriting, I got to say, this speaks true from my experience. "The degree of difficulty in mastering a stroke change is directly proportional to the value it will have in your life. The greater the difficulty, the greater the value".

Below is my handwriting from Day 39:

...and below are my handwriting for Day 40. I chose to write a quote from Rumi. :)

Just looking at my handwriting, I can already see (and feel) what my next three letters need to work on. Any guesses? :) I am going to continue writing every day and watch the progress before my eyes. Letters. are. no. longer. just. letters.


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Chloe

The Vimala Alphabet

Everyone's handwriting says a lot about our personality. We get caught up on technology that we rely on it so much, we tend to 'forget' how to write with pen and paper. Handwriting is an art and many of us think it's just letters on paper. Letters are letters, right? As long as I write, that's all it matters. Um... not necessarily. That's what I also think years back, but something wasn't right. I read what it means how we write a certain letter such as an 'o' or 't', which fascinates me, but I never get that answer how can I improve. I knew I need to do something, but nobody told me how to do it "perfectly". I was left hanging in the air with the question on HOW.

Just a week or two ago, I listened to an hour long webinar and I believe it was destiny. This was the answer I was looking for for years. This was it. She mentioned the VIMALA ALPHABET. I love how she described each letter and its significance. I love how Vimala Rodgers categorize these letters in families.

1. Family of Communication (A, O, D, G, Q, P)
2. Family of Learning and Evaluating (Y, U, W, V)
3. Family of Honoring and Expressing (M, N, H)
4. Family of Insight (L, E, I, J)
5. Family of Creativity (F, R, S)
6. Family of Status (T, K, B)
7. Family of Trusting and Inner Authority (C, X)
8. Grandfather Zed - Letter of Contentment (Z)
9. Ligature of Flexibility (Th)

It's like learning the alphabet again in a refreshing way. I love it! I thought letters were just letters until I understood the importance of writing letters in a manner that can help transform one's life. I wish this was taught in schools all over the globe!!! I wish I knew this when I was in kindergarten.

I got myself started and practice for my first 40 days. I chose my first 3 letters because I find it beautiful how it was written -- and I want it! I read further about those letters, and now I knew why I chose them based from my intuition. Isn't it amazing how these letters speak to us? I am now conscious how I write my letters. I put it on practice everyday to write and it feels rewarding!

Here are the steps to begin: (Transform Your Life Through Handwriting)
1. Write at least 3 lines of upper and lowercase letters.
2. Write on unlined paper in the landscape direction.
3. No pencils, please. Use a pen.
4. Begin by writing once, at the top of the page, the Declaration of Intent of the initial of your first name.
5. Write the first and third letters for at least 40 consecutive days. If you skip a day, start over. 40 is the number of transformation; it takes 40 days for the neurons in the brain to realign themselves, which is what the process of adopting self-affirming handwriting pattern does.
6. Write the third letter for a single week.

It has been officially a week since I started practicing the Vimala Alphabet. I compare my 'old' handwriting to my present handwriting, and it's like, was that how I write? Well, that's a thing of the past! I am learning a lot and I love it.

1. The way you write reflects your self-image.
2. Each of the Vimala Letters reinforces your noblest soul self, your true gifts.
3. By adopting the Vimala Letters as your chosen writing system, your self-image will come alive with who you really are -- you you've been hiding all these years -- and your unique gifts will then be able to help heal the world!

-It's All In the Pen by Vimala Rodgers

I am still on the hunt for a copy of her book. If I don't find a physical copy, I'd get one online. I promise! I would love to read the meaning behind the letters that I never knew about. I would love to get to know these letters in an intimate way.

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Chloe