Journaling To Help You Grow, Heal and Thrive!
(Kathleen Jones, Paul Downing, and Gyu Won Lee)
As human beings we are all seeking to know ourselves and the meaning of life, constantly attempting new ways of discovery. Journaling is a great way to find ourselves and our purpose. Defining journaling is simple, writing about your life. There are many different forms of journaling and people choose to do it for many different reasons. For example writing after a loss of a loved one or another tragic life event, or simply writing about your daily or weekly events and achievements. Journaling can be very rewarding; writing about positive things in your life can improve your overall mood. Being able to reflect back on your journal submissions is also a great way to see the direction your life is taking and decided if you would like to continue on that path, or simply to see how much you’ve grown. The best thing about journaling is there are no guidelines! Write or draw what you want, how you want, when you want. This is when you do not have to worry about what people will think there’s no judgment, just you. So pick up a pencil and grab some paper, write, and watch your life improve and grow before your eyes. (KATHLEEN JONES)
“He who could learn to fly must first learn to walk and run and climb and dance; one cannot fly into flying.” – Nietzsche
For more information on the benefits of journaling and how it can improve your life please click on the following links:
Student Journaling Reflection Summaries (Paul Downing)
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