How true! Nothing like writing especially poetry. Yes, you are right when you say it changes the course of life and thinking as well. Time passes away without being noticed and each moment as you go through the pleasant process of voicing your thoughts, emotions and experiences takes you away from the immediate world. Your feel contented with your own little bit of ivory to carve the shape that strikes you best.
A feel-good kind of air surrounds the soul and you feel peaceful with the world around you.
As you have pointed out writing helps us listen, feel and learn. That's nicely put.
A nice read.

Write on!