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Journaling - The Write Stuff For You?

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@marjou

In a therapy session years ago journaling was suggested as a way to get those constant thoughts out of my head and on paper. It's been 10 years now and still try to put something down every day. I used to think I had to write something important but read somewhere that journaling can be anything like doodles, sketches, single words, poetry, sentences, lists, photos, etc. and days where I just can't come up with something to write I put down these words "no writing today" and that's okay. However, I will admit that I haven't had the courage to go back and read those journals.

I am from the generation that loved writing letters and mailing them which I think is a lost art in this age of technology, sound bites, and all sorts of abbreviations with letters in text format. Now I wish I had a pen pal to keep in touch with others and still write.

So I say write what you feel and in the format you want for each day is different. They is no right or wrong way. There is only YOUR way and enjoy your journey.👏😃

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I tried downloading a photo of a lettuce poppy in my garden, always nice to receive flowers! I am 66 and after visiting Mayo when I was 64 went through a huge life change with a proper diagnosis. Mayo is wonderful! I love to journal and have journals destroyed by a jealous husband. Now I write when I want and really would like to develop the discipline to keep a daily journal again. At this stage of my life, I am enjoying keeping an "illustrated" journal! I draw, paint or scribble whatever I want to and it makes me happy. I believe it is the effort that is what counts, not the results. I wish you the best with your journaling. I recently began doing a daily three things I'm thankful for in writing every night before I go to bed. It gives me a sense of peace and I'm happy when my head hits the pillow. (After I get my CPAP on)!

For Marjou
I accidentally posted this somewhere else, so took a picture of it for you to see.
Sarah