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From the Pages of My Journal – Dear Gratitude…
During our recent IAJW Member event, in our Writing Alone Together Circle, our theme was Growing Gratitude. I find that during these complex times we are living in, it... Read More >>
What I’m Doing At 39 To Avoid Regret At 79
What I’m Doing At 39 To Avoid Regret At 79 In 160 days I turn 40 years old, but who's counting? I had no idea what an impact that... Read More >>
Write from the Body by Eva Weaver
What does it mean to "write from the body"? When we ‘write from the body’, we write from the bodily home we inhabit in this life. We might write... Read More >>
How Journaling Can Be A Place of Refuge for Finding Inner Peace
Journaling is a Place of Refuge I have always considered journaling as a place of refuge. I have never heard anyone else describe journaling in this particular way until... Read More >>
The Power of One Word Journal Prompts
"When you write about a memory you begin to remember more fragments of your life; when you read it to others you remember even more." ~ Patty Dann ... Read More >>
Playing with Alphapoems to Spark Creativity in Your Journal
How to be More Playful and Creative in the Pages of Your Journal I truly believe that play is a portal to our creative self-expression! There are many ways... Read More >>
Your Creative Self-Expression: Free Writing vs Structured Journal Writing
Free writing and structured writing are two different approaches to journaling, each with its own benefits and purposes. I use both free writing and structured writing within my journaling... Read More >>
Father’s Day Journal by Peter Allan
From the Pages of Our Journals Are you curious what other people write about in their journals? Through our monthly Writing Alone Together Circles, one our IAJW Member Benefits,... Read More >>
Jay Gendron – IAJW Member Spotlight Interview
Our IAJW members are from all around the world with a wide range of experiences with journaling. Our Member Spotlight Interviews are a way to shine a light on... Read More >>
Brightdark, this Living by Ahava Shira
Brightdark, this living. Sore and soaring. Joygrief. Loveloss. Fearhope. Do you feel it too? The paradox. I once described my journal as “a space for everything.” There’s nothing I... Read More >>