Automatic writing is a writing technique carried out by someone without involving the awareness or active involvement of the conscious mind.
This technique is often used as a method for connecting itself to the spirit world or issuing messages from the supernatural.
Although this technique is often associated with the supernatural world, many also use it as a way to increase creativity and overcome creative blockade.
There are several techniques that can be used to do automatic writing, including writing with non-dominant hands, writing in trance or meditation, and using tools such as crystal balls or oracle cards.
Some famous figures known to use automatic writing include William Butler Yeats, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Aleister Crowley.
Although this technique can be useful for some people, there are also risks related to automatic writing activities, such as addiction or involved in mental and emotional unhealthy activities.
Some people believe that the messages produced from automatic writing can contain useful information or even future predictions.
There are several organizations and groups that focus on developing automatic writing capabilities, including Society for Psychical Research and Spiritualist Church.
Some people believe that automatic writing techniques can help in the healing and recovery process of trauma or psychological problems.
Although there are still many who do not believe or skeptical of this technique, many also consider it an effective method for accessing knowledge or information that cannot be reached through conscious mind.