Journal Examples Archives

Sometimes we all need inspiration for our journaling. Have you ever wondered what other people write in their journals? You can find many journal examples below!

Father’s Day Journaling Reflections by Peter Allan

From Boys to Men I, Peter Glenn Allan am the only son of my father, James Glenn Allan, who is the only son of Marshall Glenn Allan. I am the father to Jackson Douglas Glenn Allan and Jesse Alexander Allan. I am thinking of my dad today on Father’s Day of course. He just ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2022-06-19T09:56:49-07:00June 19th, 2022|Journal Examples, Journal Prompts, Journaling for Men|

Not Waiting by Martha Bonnie

This is a great example of creative journal writing! Not Waiting by Martha Bonnie Martha Bonnie is an IAJW Member and she recently wrote and read this powerful piece called Not Waiting. I was deeply touched by her writing, this video and her reaching out to share it with me. I asked her permission ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2022-06-02T14:15:56-07:00June 1st, 2022|Journal Examples, Journaling for Health & Wellness|

The Tale of the Traveling Group Journal by Peter Allan

The Tale of the Traveling Group Journal By Peter Allan I’ve been thinking about one of the best jobs that I have ever had. This was in my mid 20’s (see photo above - Peter Allan, Tour Leader on a break in Aspen, Colorado, 1983), and yes this will relate to journaling. I was hired ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2022-05-30T17:26:14-07:00May 29th, 2022|Journal Examples, Journal Prompts|

Pursuing Simultaneity by Peter Allan

Pursuing Simultaneity by Peter Allan A story about journaling, connection and more. Have you ever noticed how sometimes with a person you have a deep connection with, that you seem to be thinking the same thoughts at the same time? Or your partner shares something and you finish her sentence? An old friend says I was just ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2022-04-24T16:26:15-07:00April 24th, 2022|Journal Examples, Journal Prompts|

Earth Day Journaling by Lynda Monk

Earth Day Journaling by Lynda Monk The following is a journal entry I wrote in the pages of my journal today, Friday, April 22, 2022 on Earth Day... it appeared as a love letter to the earth. Please note, this is an unedited journal entry and therefore is not written with grammar, punctuation, etc. in ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2022-04-24T21:36:21-07:00April 22nd, 2022|Journal Examples|

Journal Writing Helped Me Claim My Desire to Move to an Island

Personal Story - Journal Writing Helped Me Claim My Desire to Move to an Island April 1st, 2022, marks the 22nd year anniversary of arriving on Salt Spring Island to make this place my home. Prior to moving here, I was living in Prince George, BC, where I was a medical social worker at the ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2022-04-13T15:42:59-07:00April 2nd, 2022|Journal Examples, Journal Prompts|

Valentine’s Journal Entry – A Love Story: Me & My Mom

One of the greatest love stories of my life, is the love I share with my dear mom, Marion Monk. This is a photo of us together during one of her last visits here before she was unable to travel anymore due to her decline with Alzheimer's disease. One of the things I have always ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2022-02-16T09:59:24-08:00February 14th, 2022|Journal Examples, Memoir & Life Writing|

Melancholic Alchemy by Stephanie Needham

Melancholic Alchemy By Stephanie Needham It's not so much what makes my heart sing, It's more about the warm glow I long to feel as the spark inside me blooms. I am a woman too often burdened with heavy, this may be the melancholic star I was born under- family of origin sent me ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2022-02-14T15:19:43-08:00February 11th, 2022|Journal Examples, Poetry & Journaling|

Heron – James Bay, Prevost Island by Duncan Elsey

This is a beautiful example of journaling in nature. It is also an example of how journaling can become poetry, and how meaningful self-reflection is possible through stories and words... Heron - James Bay, Prevost Island by Duncan Elsey A heron skims the calm grey water, chasing its own reflection across the mirror flat surface. ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2021-11-22T14:03:13-08:00November 22nd, 2021|Journal Examples, Journaling for Men, Poetry & Journaling|

A Short Tale of Two Socks plus Journal Prompts

By Lynda Monk Recently I was folding some laundry and found two mismatched socks. I went on the hunt for the missing socks. I looked back in the dryer to make sure they weren't there. I rummaged through all the clean laundry to see if I just missed them. I went to my sock drawer ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2021-10-31T17:59:01-07:00October 31st, 2021|Journal Examples, Journal Prompts|

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