Give a Powerful Tool for a Better Life
I blog a lot about writing and the writing process. One would get the idea that it is my only passion. It’s not. The process, yes, but my biggest advocacy is for keeping a journal.
Whether it’s a personal journal or a business journal, one designed for self-discovery, overcoming the past, personal growth, or just a place to rant, keeping a journal fosters the opportunity for reflection and introspection. I use those words a lot when I talk about journaling.
Reflection on your life (something we often decide we are too busy to take time for) gives you a sense of where you’ve been and where you are going. If you are uneasy or just not satisfied, using a journal can help you dig up the reasons.
Introspection is a great way to get to know yourself. Small (and large) epiphanies can be had when you re-read your journal days or even months later. Living an introspective life leads to integrity and the satisfaction of knowing who you are (and changing yourself if you desire).
This Christmas, as you search for the perfect gift for friends, family, and coworkers, please consider giving a journal (and maybe a nice pen). Journals can be started any day of the year, and the only “rules” are those you create for yourself. However, for anyone who journals with regularity (not about what they ate or wore, but what they saw, felt, and thought), it is a powerful tool for life.
nothing better than a good old fashioned journal – as much as i love technology (i’m a blog addict and i know it!) – i always feel like i write better longhand with a good ol’ pen and paper! thanks
I’m flat out required to hold a pen each day or go nuts myself.
Hiya Kathryn.