My Journal is my Chair

My Journal is My Chair

The drawing is one I did (with Dave's help) for my retreat "Journaling Just for Fun." Being an acronym nut, when I realized that the main reasons for journaling could be an acronym, it gave birth to a "chair."

I can't encourage people enough to experience the benefits of journaling. It isn't only writing, but can be accompanied by painting, drawing or pasting in pictures about our dreams.

There are so many ways or reasons we could journal:

** As a daily diary of events in our lives.
** As a place to down load the chatter or pent up emotions in our heads.
** To help us reach our goals and dreams.
** When we travel
** To get past issues that are holding us back or interfering with relationships.
** As couples to increase communications.
etc.etc.etc.

So, back to the chair. Here is my take on it:

C>> Clarity...We gain clarity when the mental clutter or chatter of our minds is put on paper. If you can't sleep at night because your brain is doing the "monkey brain" jumping, get up and write it all down. Sleep will likely come much easier afterwards.

H>>Helps... It helps us release pent up emotions. Ever been real angry or frustrated with someone and you just couldn't seem to get past it? Write it down. In fact keep writing until you are empty. At that point you may even want to burn the writing and let the stress go, then spend some time breathing deep cleansing breaths.

A>>Allows...By writing it down it allows us to become all that we were meant to be. Writing, drawing or collaging our dreams puts them out there in a tangible form that we can see, feel and touch.

I>>Insights...When we deal with issues they bring clarity to a situation and we derive insights.

R>>Removes...It removes blockages when we discover the source or what has been stopping us from moving forward or growing. Journaling helps us find ways to remove them.

The poem I wrote to go with it goes like this:

It gives me rest when I'm weary.

It supports me when I'm weak.

It raises me when I follow my dreams

AND

Gives me lift to reach for the stars.

It can be moved from place to place.

It time it molds to fit my shape.

And becomes a comfy part of me...

My journal is my chair.

journaling is a key part of writing that works to open the doors of creativity. Have fun journaling today, this summer and "Just for Fun."