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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 | May 19 11:42am
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Hello to all

This weekend is coming to a close and Sunday will find me doing clothes and being my wife’s dominant arm … she’s still in a lot of pain, but it comes and goes thank God…and with it, lots of anger and frustration knowing that she’s unable to do basic daily tasks…and I am frustrated for her and with her…
We go back June 6th for a follow up with the PA that works with the orthopedic surgeon…it can’t get here too soon…that’s living in the world today for me and my poor bedeviled wife…wish all who come here peace and happiness and FUN … 🤩🙏pvctom

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@pvctom2021 We don't realize how much that dominant hand or arm is in use until we cannot use it for a while. Bless you for helping your wife, perhaps to your frustration. I hope she can gradually start using that arm more, and find the bracing she uses is really helping.

Hoping you get out for your walk today, and can convince your wife to go along with you, if you'd like. Perhaps you need that time alone, thought. Wishing your reciprocal peace and happiness!
Ginger

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pvctom2021 | @pvctom2021 | May 19 12:06pm
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@pvctom2021 We don't realize how much that dominant hand or arm is in use until we cannot use it for a while. Bless you for helping your wife, perhaps to your frustration. I hope she can gradually start using that arm more, and find the bracing she uses is really helping.

Hoping you get out for your walk today, and can convince your wife to go along with you, if you'd like. Perhaps you need that time alone, thought. Wishing your reciprocal peace and happiness!
Ginger

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@gingerw Thank You for such a nice reply most eloquently put…it is good advice and a very much needed shot in the arm…thank you so much for being a wonderful mentor…Mayo Connect continues to be my virtual roadmap for comfort and support….
Tom

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samcal9977zz | @samcal9977zz | May 24 7:09pm

This is a little fun resource for writers:

a dictionary of unusual words:

https://phrontistery.info/ihlstart.html

Here's one:

abatjour skylight or device to direct light into a room

Back about 10 or more years ago, we saw Coleman Barks reading Rumi at the Dodge Poetry Festival.

He was walking around the site, handing sheets of paper to high school students.

It was lists of unusual words...

We thought that was all great fun...

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