Journaling as a way of listening and loving yourself more...

When I write, I write about how I feel. Writing in my journal gives me a break from logic, sense, judgment, and just plain old-thinking. I  can choose to be sarcastic, childish, or bratty, or I can be vulnerable, explorative, wise and philosophical.

Regardless, I pour myself out onto the page, watching my pen race across the terrain like a well-trained marathon runner. I am surprised at my ability to write candidly even when emotions are senselessly swirling around inside the blender of my head. As a result, embedded within the pages of my journals resides the person I truly am. 

Before  I put the first drops of ink into my new journal, I take a deep, cleansing breath, and hear the question inside my head I know it’s time to answer in the real world: Are you going to keep writing the same stuff and keep your mouth shut? Why do I stay silent?

Or are you going to stand up, be brave, and hear what you really feel? 

With eternal gratitude for the journey, Michele