Journey Begins with a Journal
Written by Sharon Cecil
A Reflection of Let Hope Win
We Survive, nestled on gentle rolling woodland, is a perfect setting to take a “Journey Through a Forest of Feelings.” Although, you can journal any place.
A pen and paper will be important tools as you begin your journey through your feelings. You don’t need a fancy journal. It can be a notebook or composition book. Like a painter’s paintbrush to a canvas, your pen will reflect your feelings on a canvas made of paper to learn more about the amazingly complex and fascinating person you see in the mirror.
How many of us were given diaries as children? A diary is a form of journaling. Writing is a way to process thoughts as you pour out you feelings. Paper is sometimes the only thing that that will be at your disposal 24/7 and you get undivided attention.
Keep in mind that some people may prefer the use of their computer. You can call me old school, but I feel that you can be more reflective with paper and pen.
It has been said that the hardest thing any person will ever have to do is be honest with him or her self.
As you write in a journal, your own inner truth will emerge. Writing both hurtful and happy thoughts. Those free thoughts may feel uncomfortable at first. Once you finally reach that inner truth, denial isn’t an option. This is when healing begins. Letting go of the pain and moving towards a mental and physical release.
Writing helps with organizing your thoughts and your life. It should be a safe place to express your feelings. Remember, there aren’t any rights or wrongs in keeping a journal.
Some people may say that there isn’t enough time in a day. But the truth is, time is all you do have. How you spend it is up to you.
As I said in Let Hope Win, “Where and how we spend our time is the story of our life.” Once you discover the real you. Once you decide you need to make a few changes to improve on the already amazing story, “Only you can change the script of the story by ending the old script and creating a hopeful script for your future…Don’t miss out on your story. Only you can change the script of the story by ending the old script and creating a hopeful script for your future.”
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