It's the perfect time to pause & ponder... Spring is officially here for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere*, even if the weather hasn’t caught up! Would you like some inspiration to freshen up your motivation? As the longer days return and we have more light (and hopefully sunshine), it’s the perfect time to ... Read More >>
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 >>
Have you been collecting your own triplets? Did you see part 1 of this article? A metaphysical aside: In many cosmologies and theologies, there is the Law of Three, a three-element logic that drives all creation. This shows up in spiritual traditions as various representations of the Trinity. For example, you are likely familiar ... Read More >>
This inspiring IAJW Member Interview is with Sylvia Bliss from Chittenango, in Central New York, United States. Sylvia was born and grew up in Lima, Peru. Sylvia is a regular participant in our monthly IAJW Member Events. Her kind and creative presence is always much appreciated in our Writing Alone Together Circles and other member ... Read More >>
How Your Journal Is Already Teaching You Mindfulness By Beth Jacobs, PhD Here is some good news: if you are engaged in any kind of journaling practice, even if you’ve just tried to journal one time, you are developing mindfulness skills. Journaling is an automatic tool of mindfulness. Like with any tool, from a pencil ... Read More >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
How to Create Your Perfect Writing Environment by Teresa Siqueira Whether you’re a long-time writer or just beginning to explore the possibilities of a writing career or hobby, you’ll need to create a writing environment that’s conducive to getting work done. You can transform a nook or room of your home into your ideal writing ... Read More >>
How Journaling Helped Me Be More Calm, Mindful And Resilient An Interview by Heidi Sander with Paula Vene Smith "Write about the person you were and the person you are now. What would your past self think about what you’ve become, and how do you now understand your past self?" Paula Vene Smith *Originally appeared in an ... Read More >>