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!

Sometimes I Write by Ahava Shira

Sometimes I write by Ahava Shira Although I am a consistent writer, writing in my journal several times a week and on my laptop several more, my writing is not always consistent. This doesn't mean that I am not doing the writing right. it just means that I am being true to the way the words ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2023-03-14T11:29:54-07:00March 13th, 2023|Benefits of Journaling, Creative Journaling, Journal Examples, Journal Prompts, Uncategorized|

A Remembrance Day Journal Entry by Peter Allan

On Remembrance day, we join the large turnout of witnesses to our ceremonies at the Cenotaph in Centennial Park on our island. It is always a moving ceremony-often in miserable driving rain. The parade includes veterans, legion members, the police force, fire department, search and rescue, cadets and Brownies all marching in step. There ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2022-11-11T15:26:00-08:00November 11th, 2022|Journal Examples, Journaling for Men|

Combining Guided Meditation & Journaling for Increased Mindfulness

Meditation Musings by Peter Allan I’ve been meditating a lot about meditation. I think it’s fair to share that for the last number of years my meditation practice is tied to the 1st cup of morning coffee (see photo). My ritual begins by lifting the lid of the large Bialetti ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2022-07-12T13:29:26-07:00July 12th, 2022|Creative Journaling, Journal Examples, Journal Prompts, Journaling for Health & Wellness|

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|

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