I have been journaling most of my life. I started keeping a diary when I was 17. All my deep dark secrets…. Well they seemed like it at the time…
My journaling was sporadic until I hit my 40s. And since than I have become quite a fan of it. I like journaling because when I sit down with pen and paper it feels like I am with an old friend. I allow myself to be honest, really honest. I used to write carefully in case someone found my journal and read it. But now I just write, I let my heart pour out – the good, the bad and the ugly. Sometimes I write so fast, I can barely read it. It’s the process of letting go, releasing feelings and thoughts, all the things that are on my mind.
I have so many journals going, there is practically a notebook in every room, and every bag I carry and even in the car. Really.
I think journaling is a gift because it allows us to process information quickly. It organizes our thoughts and allows us to get clear about things. Our hand cannot write as fast as our brain can think.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed, sad, happy and not sure why. Journaling will bring it all to the surface. I always feel so much lighter after I write. My mind is calm and I have clarity. The beauty of it is it doesn’t take long to do it. There are no rules or criteria.
So buy yourself a beautiful notebook and start writing, you might be surprised what you discover about yourself.
It is a journey of self-discovery.