I had one of those weird days today. Every time I tried to do anything my little boy would protest. All he wanted was for me to sit and give him a “big hug.” The poor little guy has a cold & fever. It’s a good thing it was Saturday. By the time I got him down for his afternoon nap I was in a bit of a funk myself. I treated myself to coffee and a journal session in my favourite café.
To try and shake myself out of my blah mood I tried a gratitude list. Sure enough …read more

I know it happens from time to time. You sit and write in your journal and just churn out the most banal rubbish ever, day after day. Blah days can dishearten even the most dedicated journal writer. I believe there is still value in writing any old thing in your journal. Not only does it help clear your mind, but it gives you a place to be. A space to fill. A moment to pause. A place to accept who you are, for the good and bad parts of your personality.
Probably the best advice I ever read concerning writing in …read more