Journal writing is an important part of my life. When I neglect the practice, things get a bit off balanced and my mind will have tendencies to spin like a break dancer from the eighties!
I tend to write in either expensive, leather bound, beautiful journals that you can buy at a book store...or just your ol' $1.99 hard cover composition book you can pick up at the CVS down the street! Usually, the journal I choose mirrors the new journey I feel I am embarking on. Sometimes I'll be writing for awhile in one journal, then switch out of nowhere. It's like my life has made a detour--a need for a new start---and I desire a new space to navigate from as well.
That's how I feel now. And, I'm not feeling expensive, leather bound, full of pristine loveliness for this new leg of my Creative Juicy journey either....I want something way more personal--more intimate to my heart, more rugged and ready to be loved. So I picked up a cheapy purple composition book last night and I covered it in tissue paper, the art piece from my work desk calendar that I spoke about HERE, and a title from an article I found in one of my old Yoga Journal magazines.
Now, we're good. Me and my journal are ready to take on the world. One page at a time.
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Peace & Love.
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7 comments:
I do the same thing...lol...switching journals half way through them. I don't know why I do it but it works for me. :-)
love how you decorated yours!
Glad I'm not the only one --- tee hee --- GOTTA have those crisp new leaves of paper every so often. I think it must be kinda like finding the cool spot on the pillow in the middle of the night. Lovin' that you used your calendar page for the cover decoration - surprised you didn't put a piece of jewelry on her neck. That just cries out to me for something shiny. Enjoy...
I must admit, I have been neglecting my journal writing lately, and I've been missing it terribly. Thanks for the inspiration to start writing again!
Namaste'
Leslie
p.s. The cover to your journal is beautiful!
I love that journal cover - so contemplative & peaceful! You are embarking (or continuing!) on such an exciting journey and I feel so lucky to be able to e-join you. :)
Ah...inspiration to get back to my own journal. Needed that kick in the pants. Thanks.
I myself am a total journal SLUT!! I love the newness of them and have a zillion lying around in various stages of completion.
I love the message you are conveying with this one. It made me peaceful just looking at it!!
I'm happy ya used her for ya journal! Which is lovely by the way. Kind of funny I'm noting here and my captcha word is Parti. lol Parti on in ya journey as well as ya journal hun. I love every juicy moment ya share with me. Hugs~
The image you chose for your Journal certainly captures peaceful thoughts. Love the colours!
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