Being a member of the IAJW community has given me a sense of belonging. It has improved my motivation to journal, and increased my desire to give back what I have learned to my clients and my workshop group participants. Lynda has created a safe place where I have been able to deepen the place ... Read More >>
I am so thankful that you Lynda, and IAJW, have become part of my world, part of my experience on my journey — I can’t wait to see what you and IAJW and I discover together this year.
Laughter, tears, heartache, and joy are the emotions shared as part of the IAJW community. The bonds formed as a member have touched my life in a way that is hard to express. As a lifelong journal writer, I was amazed to discover that sharing the experience with others opened a whole new world for ... Read More >>
I often think about how different my journaling world has been since becoming a member of IAJW. While journaling has been such an important part of my life since 1974, it was pretty much a solitary journey, aside from the occasional journal workshops I would facilitate. People in my life knew about my extensive collection ... Read More >>
I love that I can always count all the warmth, shared ideas and comraderie of the IAJW community. I appreciate Lynda’s leadership, wisdom and loving-kindness which she infuses into all that she does. I also appreciate the courses, tools, and spontaneous writing prompts all of which enhance my journaling, and broaden my point of view. ... Read More >>
I am so grateful to have discovered the IAJW. I have journaled for many years, but I had no idea how journaling could be used to enhance my life through prompts and by setting intentions in what I write. I also had no idea that so many people were doing exactly what I was doing ... Read More >>
For years, I’ve been searching for a community of fellow journalers. I am thrilled to be part of such a supportive group of writers who understand the value of journaling, are devoted to learning more about themselves and the world through the process, and happily share their insights with the rest of us. I encourage ... Read More >>
You offer so much at IAJW … I feel like I sit down at a huge harvest table and feast on a very nourishing meal!!
If you like writing in a journal you will like it here.
Joining the IAJW was the catalyst for me finding my voice, and being able to learn to write through my challenging past to a place of healing and clarity. The acceptance and encouragement from everyone enabled me to feel I mattered. No judgement, no agenda, just friendship and a global community who understood. The monthly ... Read More >>