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Congratulations to Martha Goff who is our IAJW Member of the Month for August 2024!

A message from Lynda Monk, Director, IAJW.org

Martha Goff is being acknowledged as our IAJW Member of the Month because of her engaging presence in our journaling community. Martha attends the majority of our IAJW member events held on Zoom and she shows up as an active participant. She often offers contributions to our discussions, shares in our Writing Alone Together Circles, encourages fellow members with a thumbs up and heart emoji’s.  Martha always has a smile on her face when she arrives to events. Her positive and caring energy is always felt by myself and others. She often has a beautiful headband on, just like in her photo above. I love that she has her own creative, beautiful, and self-expressive way of being in our world. Martha, thanks so much for being part of our IAJW Community, please know how much you are valued and cared for here.

Get to know more about Martha in her Member of the Month Interview

Where do you live?

Sacramento, California, USA

Why did you join the IAJW?

I wanted to start a more consistent writing practice and interact with others on a similar journey.

What do you like best about journal writing and how does it enrich your life?

Especially since retiring, journaling has helped me go deeper into a wide range of important topics, from clarifying my opinions about current events to laying out strategies for improving my life. I am also beginning to process the traumatic events that have kept me “stuck.”

What is one journal writing tip you would like to share?

Be consistent, but don’t obsess about keeping a rigid writing schedule or sticking to a particular journaling method.

Some other things I would like you to know about me is…

I am fascinated by all aspects of language; enjoy classic and historical fiction; lean on my faith for personal growth; and doubt I would have survived this long without the companionship of my beloved cats.

My favourite part about being an IAJW member is…

I love attending the live group meetings, which I happily can partake of more often now that I am retired. The relaxed, warm, sharing and caring atmosphere helped me get through the pandemic and continues to nourish me now.  I also appreciate the variety of prompts and topics offered in the writing circles and by guest presenters.

Author: Martha Goff is a member of the IAJW global journaling community, a regular journal writer, and a recent retiree. She lives with her beloved cats in Sacramento, California.