I love my computer. For years now it has connected me with the whole world with a few taps of the keys. Something happened a while back, though, to modify my "love affair." I received two handwritten notes of appreciation from people I have never met, but for whom I had done a few favors, small ones at that: the "no big deal" kind. One was even from Norway---yes, handwritten. As I read and re-read the notes, they affected me in a way that impersonal e-mails or texts do not; they touched what I can only describe as my "heart center." Not because of what they said, but the fact that each person took the time and care to get out notepaper, pen, envelope, and stamp...and express their thanks through handwriting me a note. I was touched, really touched. In fact I pinned both notes (and their envelopes) on my "SEE HERE NOW!" bulletin board for everyone to see as they entered my office. Without exception, everyone comments, with a smile and a touch of wonderment on their face.
It took me about a week to realize that I, too, could affect people in this way---if I could only remember how to write in cursive! Printing wouldn't do it...it's too much like an e-mail. So I started to go out to the Internet to find a book on handwriting, when I realized that to be authentically involved in the personal, come-from-the-heart aspect of the note-writing process, I had to go to a bookstore. So I did. When I asked for a book on handwriting---laughingly telling the staff person that I wanted to learn how to do cursive all over again---she smiled, her eyes lit up, and she walked over to the self-help section and pulled your book off the shelf. "Change my life?" I asked, puzzled.
She answered as though she were a teacher. "As you probably already know, Graphology is an ancient science that tells us that the way we write reflects our personality; it's used in the court system regularly. The author of this book, although trained as a Graphologist, has taken it a step further. She has designed the letters of the alphabet so when we write them we bring out the best in ourselves. This is called Graphotherapy." Before I could insert even one question, she went on. "This particular writing system brings out our best qualities. Since you want to relearn how to write, why not make it doubly positive!" She laughed, then went on to explain that she and her two teenage daughters make it a point to sit together regularly at the dining room table and write what they call, 'the Vimala way.' "It has made a beautiful difference among us, because now that we know the attitudes the letters reflect, we can laugh at a misshaped  or  with an "Uh oh!" ---with no judgments involved. We just rewrite the letter knowing it will bring out the best in us. We love it."
With such a compelling firsthand experience, it sounded like a good deal, so I bought the book. What could I lose? If I had only known what a steep learning curve I was about to climb! But I was determined, so I persisted, day after day, week after week. Your  is still the hardest for me to write, and now and again I still slip up on it, but I'm absolutely determined to write it naturally.
Shortening the drama of it all---Not only can I write a darned good cursive now---love your alphabet!---but I actually like the way it feels when I write those letters. Because teamwork is the sine qua non of a well run company, and the sine qua non of teamwork is respectful attitudes, I no longer send e-mails around; instead, I write short notes to my employees. It has made quite a difference in how we work together as a team---quite a difference. In fact, some of my people have begun to respond with a written note as well! It's as though yes, we all do our required jobs, but with more of a human touch. Several team members have actually come out and thanked me for being more open-minded, listening better, and implementing their suggestions instead of insisting they do something my way. I'm always tempted to mention the letter , but I don't think they'd get it, so I just keep writing.
Stretching that a bit further, now that I realize how much more a handwritten Thank You means compared to one that's texted or sent via e-mail, I have begin handwriting at least one "Thank You" note each week to someone who has done something for me, no matter how small, or praised me, or praised one of my employees. It feels as though a long-hidden part of me is coming alive. I can't describe it any better than that, except to thank you for making all this possible. Keep an eye on your mailbox, Vimala. My handwritten Thank You note will be on its way this afternoon!
So very sincerely,
Marcel F.
Honolulu, Hawaii
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After years of study and research, Vimala Rodgers developed The Vimala Alphabet. Each letter shape is designed specifically to bring your hidden talents and abilities to life. As you begin to adopt self-affirming writing patterns, you naturally release those that are self-limiting, and at the same time you reconfigure the neurological patterns in your brain. This process is invaluable for people who are determined to let go of the past and stride ahead fully expressed in life. In scientific circles it is called neuroplasticity or cortical remapping. All it takes is pen and paper.
Does it work? You bet it does! -- every time. Pick up your pen and experience it for yourself.
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If you are among the courageous visionaries who want to transform their lives through the Vimala Alphabet technology, choose at least 3 letters:
- The first letter is the initial of your first name - not nickname, but your real birth first name. If you adopted a new first name after your 35th birthday, use that as your first name. By writing this letter, you will experience profound personal changes.
- The second letter is the Letter of the Week.
- The third letter is one you have chosen in order to bring about a specific transformation in your life. Choose a letter from the Vimala Alphabet Guidebook.
Follow these steps:
- Write at least 3 lines of upper and lowercase letters.
- Write on unlined paper in the landscape direction.
- No pencils, please. Use a pen.
- Begin by writing once, at the top of the page, the Declaration of Intent of the initial of your first name.
- 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 patterns does.
- Write the third letter for a single week.
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Just as you have gifts unique to who you are, so does each letter. I call them "aspects." I'd like to begin our new venture by sharing one of those aspects, perhaps the most important one of all: the Guardian Protector.
Through the years I've studied hundreds of traditions throughout the world, and have found that within each one, there are such beings that we call called "angels" in English, yet are called by a different name in many traditions: devas in the scriptures of India, Al-Malaikah in the Qur'an of Islam, Malakh in the Hebrew Bible----and on and on throughout the world. To avoid religious distinctions, I call each one a Guardian Protector, because that is their role.
Trust me ---They are as alive and attentive as you and I--just invisible, that's all--but fully present nonetheless. Create a conversation with them---then you will know. As with everything I teach, I insist that you do not believe what I say. To know in your heart of hearts that what I say is true, I suggest that you experience it by adopting suggested writing habits, along with applying the aspects of each letter, especially that of the Guardian Protector.
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How often we brush aside comments that praise us for the way we look with, "Oh I bought in on sale," or for something we've accomplished, "Oh, it's okay---but I'll do better next time." The Letter  insists that you respond with an appreciative smile and a sincerely grateful, "Thank you." That's it. If the quality of self-abasement has been following you around since childhood, it may have prevented you from writing that book that's been spinning around in your head for years, or bringing that loom out of the basement so you can begin to weave all that yarn you have stashed in the closet.
If this is the case, begin practicing the Letter today. It gives you the assurance that your gifts are special, and that to honor them you must express them---as only you can---then stand back in gratitude.
The Letter will not only give you the freedom to speak openly about what you have created---or are creating---it will also give you the impetus to urge others who may be creatively stuck, to follow your example. You may even find yourself opening a studio or center where fledgling artists can refine their talents and get on their feet.
Declaration of Intent: I acknowledge my gifts and talents humbly, with joy and gratitude.
Guardian Protector: Sarasvati (Sahr-as-VAT-ee)---the goddess of music, knowledge, and the arts.
Hindus are monotheistic, although with all their many gods and goddesses it may appear as though they are not. Each of these gods or goddesses is not a "god" unto itself, but each one represents one of the many qualities of the one God. Sarasvati, who represents the arts, is one such manifestation of the Godhead.
She encourages you to be proud of your gifts and to express them freely---not "proud" as puffed up and egoistic, but rather "proud" as in grateful to have the talents you have been given and the ability to share them. Don't be shy. Still your mind and open your heart as you weave, write, draw, paint, sculpt, play music, or build that guitar---all the while speaking to her as you would to a close friend who knows you inside and out. Feel her presence!
How to Inscribe the Most Self-Affirming Letter
Uppercase:
- Fill the mid- and upper zones with a cup-shaped expanded garland.
- Keep the sides straight, with the right side slightly shorter than the left.
- Dive into the lower zone and inscribe a loop 2-1/2 times the length of the cup shape.
- Have the width of the loop be the same width as the cup shape.
- Finish the loop at the baseline, brushing the cheek of the cup shape.
- Finish with a gentle arc to the right.
Lowercase:
- A miniature of the uppercase, occupying the mid- and lower zones.
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A dynamic speaker and workshop leader, Vimala Rodgers brings to her presentations a vast knowledge of her subject and a warm enthusiasm for people. Her presentations are offered as 90-minute to 3-hour interactive talks, one- or two-day seminars, or weekend retreats.
Although Vimala will be teaching an advanced course in 2012, she is currently not available for keynoting, in-house presentations, retreats, and private consultations, but will be, once she finishes the book she is writing. Radio shows? Any time!
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Founding principles of the
International Institute of Handwriting Studies
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Last year, several "Handwriters for Peace" members requested, and we formed, an Alphabetical Prayer Circle through which members could ask for specific prayers in emergency situations and we would hold both those intentions with our own intentions in our prayers.
Because it's time to expand the Circle, I'm inviting you to join us. There is no need to become a Handwriter for Peace, nor do you have to give me your name, only your e-mail address, as I send all Prayer Circle Emails as BCCs. If you choose to join us, please send an e-mail to vimala@vimalarodgers.com with PRAYER CIRCLE in the Subject Box and this message: I'd like to join your Alphabetical Prayer Circle.
To strengthen our intentions, each day we agree to spend a precious 10 seconds once---or many times a day---offering our Alphabetical Healing Prayer:
Fill each of us with Your Healing Light:
those of us in this Prayer Circle,
all those we love,
and all those we have difficulty loving.
Thank You.
Also...In the course of the day, each of us devotes a few minutes of quiet time to write, on unlined paper, one line of the initial of our first name (not nickname) in both upper- and lowercase. Just one line; that's it...more if you care to. Read more online...
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