A journal isn't a bound book or a collection of writings. It can be; most of mine are, but not all of them.
I learned recently that the definition of journaling is any act of self expression. Anything that sets free the tightly bound knots in one's heart and mind.
The doctor told me, "You can journal by dancing, painting, singing, writing poetry or composing a song. The rule for journaling is: there are no rules. Just unlock what's in there, in whatever way it wants to be born."
Maybe you're not a writer.
Maybe you're a painter, singer, composer, crafter, dancer, photographer, chef.
Maybe you're one of those and you just don't know it yet.
Start journaling.
Set your heart free.
3 comments:
I've always thought my garden to be a sort of journal, or perhaps a work of art. I paint with flowers and vegetables. I highlight with creeping vines. I underscore with boulders and mulch. Tee hee. :)
This is my new challenge for this upcoming year. I needed to read this post. Thank you for writing my mind.
-Kristin
I love this, Tricia. Thank you for opening my mind to the possibility that journaling can be expressed in any number of different ways. I do like to write, but also love several of the other creative things you mentioned. This thought is very freeing to me!
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