Before beginning your journaling adventure, take a few moments to remember a moment that completely took your breath away. Once you have that moment firmly captured in your mind, take a few minutes to write about that breath taking moment in your journal. What was it about the moment that took your breath away?
“To serve is beautiful, but only if it is done with joy and a whole heart and a free mind.” ~Pearl S. Buck I can’t think of anything more beautiful than joyful service. In your journal, take a few moments to consider what service you could give or do give joyfully. This can be paid [...]
What do you think he means when he says “possessing honors”? Sometimes, what we possess becomes (almost) more important than whether we deserve it or not. This can be dangerous to our spirit, and, frankly, our self esteem – because possessions can be a temporary thing.
In your journal, write about your hopes. As Luther says, everything that is done is done by hope. What will your hopes inspire you to do?
In your journal, write about what you are wishing for. Don’t limit yourself to wishes you *think* may come true – simply write about whatever your most ardent wish is at this moment.
Sometimes, change can be difficult – more for some people than others. Consider John Henry Newman’s quote in your journal – living is changing, and perfection comes from changing often.
Are you thinking too much?
In your journal consider the question Nietzsche poses above. What would your answer be? Why?
In your journal, take a few minutes to write about the sacrifices that must be made to be successful. Don’t limit yourself to monetary sacrifice – consider the sacrifices made in a variety areas of life to become a success.
In your journal, seriously consider this: Who is defining your life? Are you allowing someone else to tell you what you are worth – what your life is? Are you living quietly or, are you living out loud, confident in the knowledge that you are a survivor, not a victim?
In your journal, make a list of 10 things that bring you joy. Do not limit yourself to material possessions, but, come up with your very own top 10 list of joy bringers in your life.
In your journal, write about one or two truly great friends that you have had in your life. What were they like? Are you still friends now, or has life and circumstance changed the friendship?
Are you flexible? Do you find yourself adamantly set in your ways, refusing to bend, refusing to make the slightest adjustment in your course, or are you like the water, flexible and overcoming all obstacles through your flexibility?
What would happen if today was the only day of your life? What if every day was your entirety of your life?
The good, the crazy, and the hard to be around (at times) – no matter what you call them, they are family, and they link us to our past and connect us with our future.
Think about your recent victories in life, were those victories a result of previous errors, shortcomings, or challenges that you were forced to overcome? Write about one of these victories in your journal.
Think about your recent victories in life, were those victories a result of previous errors, shortcomings, or challenges that you were forced to overcome? Write about one of these victories in your journal.
Did you happen to watch the last season of The Apprentice? Book Smarts vs. Street Smarts. This seems to be a common theme in the world. Which is better? who is “smarter”?
Frankly, I think that both have their benefits.
Did you happen to watch the last season of The Apprentice? Book Smarts vs. Street Smarts. This seems to be a common theme in the world. Which is better? who is “smarter”?
Frankly, I think that both have their benefits.
In your journal, write about that one thing that you couldn’t forgive yourself if you didn’t try.
In your journal, write about that one thing that you couldn’t forgive yourself if you didn’t try.
In your journal, make a list of 20 things you are grateful for today. Once your list is finished, go back and put a check mark beside those things that you are most greatful for that are not monetary or material.
In your journal, make a list of 20 things you are grateful for today. Once your list is finished, go back and put a check mark beside those things that you are most greatful for that are not monetary or material.
“When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude.” ~ G. K. Chesterton In your journal, make a list of 20 things you are grateful for today. Once your list is finished, go back and put a check mark beside those things that you [...]
What do you collect? Do you have many collections of many things or only a few collections?
What do you collect? Do you have many collections of many things or only a few collections?
“One cannot collect all the beautiful shells on the beach; one can collect only a few, and they are more beautiful if they are few” ~Ann Morrow Lindbergh What do you collect? Do you have many collections of many things or only a few collections? In your journal, write about a collection that you have. [...]
In your journal, consider how you have used the days of your life. Have you used them to the fullest? Are you striving to live alot – even though your days may be few?
In your journal, consider how you have used the days of your life. Have you used them to the fullest? Are you striving to live alot – even though your days may be few?
“The value of life is not in the length of days, but in the use we make of them; a man may live long yet very little.” ~ Michel de Montaigne In your journal, consider how you have used the days of your life. Have you used them to the fullest? Are you striving to [...]
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