For Mother's Day, my daughter Jennifer gave me a little journal, it's all plain so I can decorate it, and in the back it has a little pocket. In this pocket, she inserted a little article about writing in journals. She knows that some years ago, I stopped writing in my journal, this was mostly due to the fact that I was going through some very heart wrenching events and I found my journal to be depressing and full of sad things. I didn't want my future loved ones to read such miserable stuff, and so I fell out of the journal writing habit. But, Jennifer wants to know what I think, and who I am, so being the persistent person she is, she gave me this journal. I like the idea of decorating it, and after reading the article, I've given myself permission to write in my journal again because the article indicated that I should set a timer for 5 minutes, and just write whatever comes to my mind, even if it's just a list! How easy is that! I started doing this every night, and I love it! I don't always record events of the day, I just write what's on my mind, which truly is a better way to come to know me. I think some pretty strange things sometimes, and random thoughts blow through my head on a regular basis. So at least my journal will be great entertainment for generations to come and they'll know who I really was. I'm not formal, I just write precisely what my mind is thinking at that moment. You should try it, it's very freeing and reflects who you really are.
Happy Journaling!!!
I think my mind wanders to much to write anything! LOL I honestly don't know what I would write about... I think for me... it would be whats going on right this second..... like the store.... and my kids will probably skip sooo many pages cuz they get tired of reading about the store driving me crazy! LOL
ReplyDeleteBut I'm sooo happy for you.... I think if you liked writing your thoughts down, you should never have stopped! It may have seemed depressing to you at the time.... but it could help a future family member.... you never know.... If I wrote one.... someone may kill themselves! teheheh soooo it's best not to start something like that.... :) Enjoy your writing.... :O)