Monday, December 31, 2007

Journaling


I’m a journaler; I write in a personal journal every day or at least try to every day. In my journal I freely write about all my fears, pains and loss; my wishes, hopes and dreams. I write about the day I had the problems that arose and the frustrations when the problems couldn’t be resolved. I write to God in my journal it is a place for me to unload in a tangible way. Someone once asked me about what I write and basically I write what ever comes to mind in my journal.

If you are reading this you know that I am also a blogger. Now here lately I haven’t been quite so faithful about blogging every day. On my blog I choose not to write about EVERYTHING and EVERYONE. I have made a choice not to blog about anyone unless it would be uplifting. I don’t blog about things that may be intentionally hurtful to someone. Just because I have the ability to write on this public forum, I choose not to be public about all things.

Starting tomorrow I will begin to transcribe my personal journal into Word format to become a record of 2007. As part of that record I will incorporate some emails I have written or received this year that were worthy of saving as well as the blog postings I have done this years starting in May. All of this information will be a review of the year 2007 has been. I always find it interesting and insightful to go through this little exercise. How is it you know where you are going if you don’t know from where you have been?

My new journal is waiting for me to record the journey that will be 2008, a journey that is only a part of what my life story is and will be. Each year is like a new chapter in a book it may have a new theme or just bring clarity to the plot as it unfolds.

I write. I totally enjoy the process of writing. When I was in sixth grade I wrote a book that was published locally, too bad all the copies my mom had were damaged and had to be thrown out when I was in high school. Writing is a part of who I am so I will continue to write both in my journal and on the blog.

So if you are reading this hopefully you will find my life journey somewhat interesting and come along and be part of the process and I guess if you don’t you will just stop reading the blog.

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