Guest Blog: The Importance of Journaling

Many writers keep journals or diaries. Some use it as a space within which to jot ideas, notes, and observations. Some use it to record day-to-day or traveling experiences. Some use journaling to explore personal emotional and psychological growth, and to promote healing. There are as many ways to awaken creativity with journaling, as there are people who journal.


Most people keep their journals private. Some publish their journals. Journal writers who become famous (politicians and a few writers, for example), may have their journals published after their deaths, whether they desired it or not. (A good reason to make sure no one knows where you hide yours.) 


Writing in a private journal can give one a place to explore ideas, thoughts, and feelings without the need or worry of self-censoring - an exploration that can be a writer's best friend.


My guest blogger for this week shares his thoughts and feelings about his experience with journal writing:

For a Better Quality Break Time: Creativity Enhancing Goodies

Here are a few goodies that claim to enhance creativity, concentration, focus, relaxation, peace.... I won't swear they do but they sure make for a nice quality break from writing, painting, sculpting, or working in general. And who doesn't need an occasional break?