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A Creative Journal

Archive for the ‘Journal Styles and Techniques’ Category

March 27th, 2008

Capturing a Moment

While searching online, as I do, for more inspiration for journal writers I came across an interesting lady today. Lori J. Batcheller is a Certified Journal Instructor, Journaling Coach, Author And Physical Therapist. In the article I read, Journal-Keeping: A Place For Healing, Self-Discovery, & Creative Flow, I really liked this journal writing technique:
“Capturing moments. […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 2 comments

March 6th, 2008

Free Writing or Stream of Consciousness

This afternoon I sat and wrote in my journal, but I’ll admit to you it was hard work. For some reason I felt uninspired, out of touch with what was happening in my head, yet unable to get any of it down on the page. It was then I remembered free writing or what might […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

February 19th, 2008

Personal Contracts - A Follow Up

Last year I shared with you a challenge my family created using a Personal Contract. I did promise to follow up on that challenge, but only realised I’d forgotten about it until the other day.
Well, we lasted all of ten months, which I still feel was a great achievement. I lost weight, felt better […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

February 6th, 2008

Haiku Poetry for My Valentine

Well, this is a simple entry. I hope you can forgive my corny poems. Here I’ve written some Haiku poetry for my hubby for Valentine’s Day. Why not try some in your journal for something a bit different?
The tide turns again
revealing summer passion
burning on our lips
Season turns again
embracing motives to love
beyond summer haze
The year turns […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 33 comments

January 17th, 2008

Using Symbols in Your Journal

Sometimes I use symbols in my journal rather than full words. There are times I might do this because the symbol represents something I just don’t want anyone else to understand. Or I just use the symbol as some kind of short hand to save me writing a commonly used word over and over. Using […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 2 comments

October 22nd, 2007

Getting Organised for Christmas

I know, I know, it’s almost a dirty word if you’re not an organised person. But Christmas is just over 60 days away. If this information doesn’t strike terror into your heart, you can probably forget about reading this entry. For the rest of us my suggestion is to dedicate a couple of pages of […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 2 comments

October 20th, 2007

The Blank Page

Sometimes I think for writers, or even journal writers, the terror of the blank page can become all consuming. There’s the initial reaction; can I write something worth saying? Then once you’ve begun there’s the thought that anything you’ve written is not good enough. This is one reason I recommend getting over that blank page […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 4 comments

October 18th, 2007

Waiting & Observation

This afternoon I spent a long time waiting at the Perth International Airport. My sister-in-law has been away in Malaysia & Cambodia. As I waited I was able to enjoy one of my other favourite pastimes; people watching. The international airport is actually a great place to watch people. There’s the expectant faces, the eagerness […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 2 comments

October 10th, 2007

100 Things List

While reading Shai Coggins blog today I came across her latest entry; To Do: Create 100 Things List. I just couldn’t help passing on this excellent idea. Although, Shai is encouraging you to write your list of 100 for your blog, I’m going to encourage you to write your list in your journal.
Dedicate a […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 7 comments

September 13th, 2007

Using Cryptography in Your Journal

My daughter mentioned she’d come across the website for the TV show Numb3rs, then found this very cool website called We All Use Math Every Day. My daughter is a number freak. I was curious enough to go and have a look, though. There were some interesting maths activities, but I remembered that Cryptography is […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

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