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I Swear By Journaling
I have kept a journal in one form or another, since I was about ten years old.
“I WANT TO BE A WRITER”
I remember when I first made the decision. I had told my uncle that I wanted to be a writer, and his response (apart from telling me that there would be lots of rejection), was to tell me that if I wanted to be a successful writer, then I would need to start the practice of keeping a journal. I stated that very day, in a little, spiral bound notebook, where I had to write the date myself.
I don’t look back at those journals often, but its a nice feeling, knowing that they’re there.. pieces of my younger self, preserved in paper form, within a book.
MY JOURNALING HAS CHANGED
My way of journaling has changed, grown, and developed over the years. At first, I only used words; Now, though, I use a mixture of words, poetry, and images. I’m still learning about new, and different journaling techniques.
I don’t honestly ever think that I’ll stop learning, and you know what? I’m totally okay with that.
MY JOURNAL IS ALWAYS THERE
Over the years, my journals have been supporter, confidante, and friend, sometimes when I felt like I had no-one.
The thing is that having a journal means that you always have a way to get all of those horrible, messy, nonsensical thoughts out of your head, and, trust me-it really works.
IF YOU DON’T HAVE A JOURNAL, YOU’RE MISSING OUT
I don’t know if you already journal, or if you’ve never even considered it, but I would really, highly, recommend it. It is a lifelong practice for me, and I can honestly say that it has only ever served to enhance my life.
