So... I am usually extremely motivated to complete something once I have started it. For example, I hate leaving books, movies, crossword puzzles, etc. unfinished... It really bothers me. But, for some reason, I can never seem to finish a whole journal. I probably have 7 on my shelf in my apartment right now that each have about ten pages written on. I seem to think that if I just buy myself a new journal, I will magically have the motivation to keep writing in it. I finally told myself in January of this year that I was going to write in a journal every single night before I went to bed for an entire year.
And, I have (for the past 181 days)! On June 30th, I wrote on the final page in my current journal. It is such a personal accomplishment for me, because I know how good journaling is for me to do, and it has been a big part of my life in the past. But, the intentional dedication and commitment that I made to myself this year is really exciting. I am looking forward to continuing on this year, at least, and hopefully for years and years to come.
There is something so satisfying to me to fill an entire journal with all of my thoughts, feelings, prayers, experiences, and favorite quotes and poetry. It's fascinating to have a tangible representation of everything I have gone through over the past few months. I love reading back over my old entries and seeing how things change over time... I also feel a complete sense of freedom to express myself and there is a unique healing process that occurs as I pour out my thoughts onto the pages in front of me. It feels so good to just get out all of the thoughts and feelings that get stuck in my head.
There you have it, one more thing crossed off my list :)
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