Journaling Still

 Nearing the last pages of my old, red journal, I seized the occasion of my husband's retirement
to transition to a new, black one.  About the same time, I read an inspiring  post by Alicia Britt Chole
that gave me fresh perspective on the journaling process.  I especially was interested in the various motivations for writing that she listed.  I believe at some time or another throughout my journaling practice I've written for every one of them!
I recently pulled a book off my bookshelf to reread. 
 Bits and pieces of it will be incorporated into my current writing.
I've posted before about my journals.  You could refer to them via the label list in my sidebar.
Truthfully, I don't have a lot of original or new habits to share.
I simply recommend the practice for any and all the reasons Alicia cites in her post.
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Do YOU journal?  And, if so, what is your current motivation?

5 comments:

  1. I have never been worth a hoot at journaling, although I tried many times. I remember reading some by Christina Baldwin in the past that I liked.

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    1. I guess that's why I liked Alicia's post. I think it's not necessary to journal and should never be undertaken because someone thinks they "should" :)

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  2. I haven't been motivated lately. I do like to do scrapbook journaling. I like having pretty things mixed in with my writing.

    Deanna

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    1. I admire people who can add the "pretty things" to their journals. :)

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  3. I journal. It is nothing spectacular, mostly the reference to the devotional of the day and my thoughts on it and a few artsy drawings, which of late have been mostly weeds. (I'm trying to find beauty in the hard places.)

    Sometimes, when pages stick together and I find them, I go back and write out prayers for my children, hoping that someday they will find the journals and read them.

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