Take it to the Journal

In our Intentional Creativity practices and classes, we often suggest, 'take it to the journal' especially when feeling stuck or seeking insights.

For decades, I've kept journals with lots of words, and sketchbooks ... in our Intentional Creativity process we combine the two, and use art and color to assist processing and integration.

Healed Enough journal

Simple composition books make a great base for these creative journals, and is fun to decorate the covers, as we did in school! Another option is a sketchbook with blank pages - choose something you'll enjoy using!

Simple art materials suffice and add interest - washi tape, markers, inexpensive paint, old magazines for collage, tools for making patterns, oil pastels, mod podge and glitter are fun ways to add color and movement.

This is a great place to record your intention, ideas and insights that arise during a class or project.

At times I participate in a friend's EFT tapping group sessions. In one on business, one of our inquiries was around being successful - what fears arose when we thought of having more clients?

We tapped around being busier, and that it's OK- and important - to set boundaries as well as intentions! The leader shared that she liked talking time to meditate and enjoy her coffee in the morning, (morning cafe!) After she decided not to set appointments during that time for herself, she got busier!

How can you Weave in more time for self care?

Color Splash calendar spread

I enjoy doing a monthly calendar spread with my goals, events and self care splashed about, "popcorn" style. Some are specific to the month, while others are ongoing (hosting monthly Red Thread Circles, painting, blogging, movement classes)

Pockets can be folded from paper or colorful envelopes, to hold ideas and affirmations. I keep one for gardening, and generally begin a new Juju Journal when I embark on a project or class.

Year of the Yin Rabbit

I may include the Red Thread from a circle, intention I've set, my word of the year, insight cards, inspirational pictures and ideas, and neurodoodles.

This month, I'm a cofacilitator the February Resetting Your Space as a Living Altar group, and am using my journal for planning and recording tips and insights. I'll add my musings on the prompts as we go, and draw from my gleaning in my new space.

Is Journaling one of your tools?

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