MY JOURNAL
living beyond the page.
Morning Writing as Ritual: A Practice for Clarity and Self-Connection
The page is like a map for my day, the X that marks the spot where I am. Here I am, right now, looking out the window and noticing the little things. This quiet time helps me tune into how I feel, what’s pressing on my mind, and what I want for the day. It’s a starting point, every morning, over and over again; a way of continuing to be myself.
The Power of Journaling: Cultivating Creativity, Balance, and Calm Through Pen and Paper
Having a journaling practice is essential to my well-being. When I am feeling out of balance sitting down with pen and paper to sift through thoughts and feelings always restores me.
Making a List of Simple Pleasures
A list of simple pleasures that, for me, make the ordinary extraordinary…
Being a Notebook Person
Do you love notebooks? I have a thing for notebooks. I am never without paper and pencil…
Feeling Comfortable in Your Clothes and in your Everyday Life
I’m wearing my husband’s old flannel shirt. The brushed cotton in deep olive-green and black squares is soft and loose on my body. I found it cleaning out the closet today… Maybe I’m just looking for the familiar...
Journaling: An end of the Month Practice
Looking back at a month helps me plan ahead for the next. It’s both a practical exercise - getting organized! - but it also counts as self-care.