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Journaling - The Write Stuff For You?

Posted by Ginger, Volunteer Mentor @gingerw, Jun 19, 2020

Long ago –okay, for me, it was long ago!- it was common for a young person to keep a diary, a place to write down the heartaches and giggles of growing up, the trials and tribulations of school, friendships, sports and activities. Sometimes it was a locked book, so that we felt secure knowing our secret thought remained a secret.

How times have changed! While I no longer keep a classic diary, it is no less important for me to write down thoughts, ideas, and heaven-knows-what, on a regular basis. Nowadays, the common name is a “journal”, and seems to appeal to every segment of society. There are an abundance of ways to do this, and so many reasons why. Although I prefer longhand, many people use a computer, and there are any number of prompts/styles/methods.

Let’s explore this together!

Do you journal? What prompted you to start? What would you tell someone who wants to start?

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Jan 16 11:24am
In reply to @pvctom2021 "Hello to all I Hope that all are having a healthy go of it these first..." + (show)
@pvctom2021

Hello to all

I Hope that all are having a healthy go of it these first weeks of 2025. We just returned from Belvoir Hospital last night, we had cancers treated and skin checks…all is status quo … my cold going on 3 weeks has turned into I think..💭 my typical sinus infection…thick mucus from nose, sinus pain tenderness around side and eye and congestion that gets worse later at night…I’m taking amoxicillin 500 twice daily…trying to drink as much water as I can…I am happy to say that my taste and smell returned after about a week…we had some heavy snow around the beginning of last week that cancelled my cardiologist appointment but it’s rescheduled for February 10th…
The morning anxiety 😥 is still a problem until I say some short prayers and shift to just how grateful I am for this moment…just a short post to wish all that come here a safe healthy week and a prayer for those people who are suffering unxer devastating circumstances
🙏 pvctom

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@pvctom2021 I am glad you can take your anxiety and shift it around. That's big progress, don't you agree? To me, that reminds me of how much power we do have within ourselves to make those changes, when we need to/want to, and are willing to put the work into it!
Ginger

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pvctom2021 | @pvctom2021 | Jan 16 11:43am
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@gingerw

@pvctom2021 I am glad you can take your anxiety and shift it around. That's big progress, don't you agree? To me, that reminds me of how much power we do have within ourselves to make those changes, when we need to/want to, and are willing to put the work into it!
Ginger

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@gingerw
Hi Ginger and thanks for your positive feedback. Yes I agree…maintaining gratitude is an important part of any type of trouble that may come , although I must admit it has to be enormously difficult for folks in NC and LA right now…I don’t know how they do it….but prayers and miracles can happen..🙏pvctom

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pvctom2021 | @pvctom2021 | 3 days ago
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@pvctom2021

@gingerw
Hi Ginger and thanks for your positive feedback. Yes I agree…maintaining gratitude is an important part of any type of trouble that may come , although I must admit it has to be enormously difficult for folks in NC and LA right now…I don’t know how they do it….but prayers and miracles can happen..🙏pvctom

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Hello to all

Hope things are well and that things will go fine for everyone…I’m doing ok while my wife is wearing a knee brace .. she injured it somehow, but not sure how or what caused her knee discomfort…we may go get an X-ray at the local ER annex this afternoon…it’s never as crowded at the main hospital ER…. I will be going to the mall shortly.. it’s a routine now that I look forward to… I’ve been averaging 7500-8000 steps a day and my 990’s have served me well.. I am a retired Federal Civil Servant so my best wishes go out to those who have been put into such sudden anxieties and uncertainty.. I went through three RIFS and a pre-rif management reassignment before finally reaching a retirement window…these are wild and weird times all of us are living through…I am just wanting to post something here to stay in touch with all who come here and who have supported me …. have a safe and healthy weekend to all… pvctom 🙏

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ourjourney | @ourjourney | 18 hours ago

Hello all,
I have journaled all my life. It is a rewarding process and a great way to get to know yourself. I have formed a group tied into TheLegacyVault and am building that out. We each have a legacy and our words and life insights are a gift for those we eventually leave behind.
The process is very healing.
I have written some articles on the how-to's of journaling.
Idea! We could start by posting our thoughts daily here, even with one sentence of insight or wisdom for the day.
I'll start! Connection brings joy. (I'm glad I found this group)

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sillyblone | @sillyblone | 7 hours ago

I am looking forward to this as well.

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