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 >>
The Pandemic Journaling Project You may have heard of "The Pandemic Journaling Project", it has been circulating in the media, including within social media communities. This is a fascinating project! You can read more about it in this recent article in the New York Times . The article reads... ‘Right Now Feels So Long and Without ... Read More >>
BOOK REVIEW: Journaling Power: How to Create the Happy, Healthy Life You Want to Live I read a lot of books about journaling! Recently, I read Journaling Power: How to Create the Happy, Healthy Life You Want to Live by Mari L. McCarthy. In this book, Mari intimately shares her own experience of using journaling ... Read More >>
Marking International Women’s Day today March 8th, is an opportunity to give tribute to women, to womankind, and recognize the other half of the sky. As a man I am writing this today as a form of honouring. "The other half of the sky" reference is derived from a dictum from the Chinese leader Mao Zedong's ... Read More >>
By Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW, CPCC I love creating vision boards, dream boards and collages! I especially love combining my dream boards with journaling for a powerful manifesting practice. We all have dreams and desires swirling around within us. Are you wondering what to do next to take action towards your dreams? When was the last ... Read More >>
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 >>
There is wisdom and well-being that is cultivated through the act of regular self-reflection. The end of one year and the cusp of a new one is an especially potent time for self-reflection through journaling. This week I have been spending time each morning with a cup of coffee, my journal, flickering candles and the ... Read More >>
By Nicolle Nattrass There are many reasons we can choose to journal. Perhaps we are trying to gain clarity, solve a problem, or nourish our creative self-expression. Many people journal to improve their health and well-being. This where journaling for self care, replenishment, healing and renewal can be extremely beneficial. In this article ... Read More >>
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 >>
My Musings on the Power of Gratitude + Tips & Prompts for Gratitude Journaling "Gratitude is one of the sweet shortcuts to finding peace of mind and happiness inside. No matter what is going on outside of us, there is always something we could be grateful for." ~ Barry Neil Kaufman I have used ... Read More >>