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!

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|

Man Jumps Overboard to Save His Journal

Interview with Duncan Elsey During this interview, you will learn: - why Duncan jumped overboard to save his journal - how he uses journaling in his own life - about a recent and significant change Duncan has made regarding what he writes in his journal This interview is filled with personal reflections and insights. ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2021-08-26T16:37:31-07:00August 23rd, 2021|Journal Examples|

I Am A Father – Journal Reflections by Peter Allan

I am a father to two sons. I still get a deep subtle rush of feeling when I hear myself called dad. I was, as the musician Ron Sexsmith sang, a late bloomer and our first child was born when I was 48 years of age.I always knew that I wanted to be a father ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2021-06-22T17:04:22-07:00June 22nd, 2021|Journal Examples|

Earth Day Journaling

Earth Day Journaling by Lynda Monk, Director, IAJW.org May the Earth support you to ground into the beauty and nature of who you really are. May you give to her, our Great Mother, your very best and allow her to share her gifts with you. Soar, spread your wings. Rest, feel your ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2021-04-22T20:06:23-07:00April 22nd, 2021|Journal Examples|

How to Find Inspiration for Life and Journaling in Flying Flags

By Peter Allan I have been thinking about the power of flags recently and the subtle difference between flying a flag and waving a flag. I have been flying a lot of different flags lately and waving none. We all know the power of the image of our own national flag. The flag ceremony at ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2021-09-03T11:35:11-07:00January 17th, 2021|Journal Examples, Journal Prompts|

How Conversations with Your Dog Can Inspire Journaling

How Conversations with Your Dog (or cat, or stuffy) Can Inspire Journaling By Peter Allan I was a reluctant dog owner at first. Since my childhood I have taken very little interest in domestic pets. In the past, observers would likely say of me that I was not an animal lover. I think this is ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2021-09-03T11:37:26-07:00December 12th, 2020|Journal Examples, Journal Prompts|

How to Capture the Heart of the Moment With Mini Journal Entries

One of the things I love most about summer is spending time with family and friends. This summer I have also been trying to create some novel and fun experiences with our two teenage sons, Jackson age 15 and Jesse age 13, to help mitigate some of the losses inherent to this continued pandemic time. ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2021-09-02T15:28:57-07:00September 7th, 2020|Journal Examples|

Journaling Inspiration from a Message in a Bottle by Peter Allan – Plus 3 Inspiring Journal Prompts

There is something so powerful about the idea of a message in a bottle. It is a significant act for the individual who goes to the trouble of crafting the message and sealing it in a bottle, and it is something of a fortuitous and magical experience for the lucky person finding the bottle and ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2021-09-03T12:07:34-07:00August 19th, 2020|Journal Examples, Journal Prompts|

Where to Find Inspiration for Journal Writing?

Let The Proust Questionnaire Inspire Your Journaling! By Peter Allan The power of questions has always startled and surprised me. Curiosity is a human trait that I admire so much, and in this life I have learned how enriching it is to ask questions of others. My father turned 90 on June 14th and I ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2021-09-03T11:36:22-07:00June 30th, 2020|Journal Examples, Journal Prompts|

Be Inspired by a Reverse Bucket List by Peter Allan

A few years back, it may have been around the time of turning 60, I decided to create what I called a reverse bucket list and started to write in my journal things that I had accomplished. I decided to annunciate bucket- list type things done versus wallowing or pining for a list that may ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2021-09-03T11:38:10-07:00May 8th, 2020|Journal Examples|

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