journal

1.19.2012


jour-nal: /'jernl/
noun:     a personal record of occurrences, experiences, and reflections kept on a daily basis.
              diary.
              daybook.

I journal everyday.
Big things.
Little things.
Full text.
Bullet points.
Notes on a calendar.
Jots on my to do list.
The keeping of a prayer journal.

Habit. It has become the habit of my life.
It finds it's way in all aspects of my life.
The One Little Word Project.
Project Life.
Documented events.
Birthday letters.
Art that turns the heart.

It is also a lovely excuse to make my own journals.
Often.
Some have been very simple.
Others elaborate.
Some house important quotes.
The prayer journal is home to ninety days of musings. thoughts. prayers. cries of my heart.

And this is the most current::


I hear it said all the time::
oh...I don't journal.
oh...I don't have time.
oh...I am so behind.

Start now.
One thought.
Write it down.
Make a book.
Make it yours.
Go back and read.
Growth.
Renewal.
Awareness.
A journal is so many things.

learn to pause...or nothing worthwhile will catch up to you.


I just want to inspire you today. If you have not already. Journal.


All supplies:: January Work In Progress Kits
{note: i never let a good cereal or cracker box go to waste. i save them. cut the broad size to about 5.5x8, and they become my journaling covers.}            
             

8 comments:

  1. simply gorgeous...makes me want to go search for papers and goodies to make one RIGHT NOW!

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  2. There isn't enough words to describe how beautiful and elegant this is!!

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  3. You are SO talented. All of your work is beautiful.

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  4. What a beautiful journal! I have kept a journal since I was 12. I am 33 now! Married for 13 years and have two children. my journals have often been my life line, my sanity saver, a place to rant and rave but also a quiet place to reflect and ponder and preserve memories...your journal is amazing. You inspire...always.xx

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  5. What a beautiful journal Jamie!!! Love the yellow and grey combo and your paper embellishments!

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  6. really beautifull...loving that color combo! tfs...
    -p

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  7. Thank you for this reminder. This journal is beautiful! I kind of have my ups and downs with journals - I'll keep one for a long time, and then I'll just quit for a while, always to pick it up and start again. :)

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