Out of the heart the mouth speaks and the pen writes.

Why write?

Why do it at all?

There might be a curiosity, a fascination as to why you see that one person clacking keys on a keyboard or who always brings a journal and utensil with them, no matter where they go.

I think that one recurring reason why we write… is that we write to:

I have found that in the 5+ years of being a journalist (in this context, someone who keeps a journal), it has been the place where I have thought, emoted, and processed what was going on in life.

Susan Sontag has scribed it artfully:

It’s the place where I deal with the past, process the present, and plan for the future.

One of the realizations that I have had is that sometimes, you might just only have yourself to count on to handle the emotional storms going on in your life.

Why not give yourself an ally to navigate those choppy waters?

ACTION!

Have you ever journaled before? If not, let’s give it a try.

3. Set a timer! Give yourself 5–10 minutes of focused time to write.

4. Write away! No need for complete sentences here.

It’s your journal! The only rule that exists is that you’re journaling in a way that serves you and that you find enjoyable.

5. Reflect back on what you’ve created. You can ask yourself some questions such as:

What have I missed?
Let’s add further to this discussion in the comments.

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