[dogsbody70]

Don't some people use calligraphy as a sort of meditation.

I think personal taste may come into this-- but I for one love japanese calligraphy

Should one compare with other countries calligraphy and its development?

Its good to compare and enjoy what ever suits the individual taste all beautiful in their own way. Arabic calligraphy must have developed differently from that of Japan etc etc. All is fascinating and compelling

My own handwriting is appalling so I appreciate calligraphy more so.

Its rather like ART-- so varied but thats whats great about it. its interesting to know how each countries writing technique developed. Much must be rather like heiroglyphics-- making pictures that express meaning.