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Privacy is Key

Privacy is Key

September 18, 2014 | Comments Off on Privacy is Key

Recently, I watched an episode of Everybody Loves Raymond. Have you seen the TV show? Well, in this particular episode Raymond discovers that his mother would sneak into his room and read his journal while he was sleeping. In fact, Ray’s mother admits that she read his journal frequently when he was growing up. Naturally, as most of us would be, he was very upset to find this out. He ranted about how his journal was filled with private, personal thoughts. How could she invade his private life like that? Has anyone ever invaded your privacy and read your journal
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A Brief History of Journal Writing

A Brief History of Journal Writing

September 11, 2014 | Comments Off on A Brief History of Journal Writing

Introduction Journal Therapy is the act of writing down thoughts and feelings to sort through problems and come to deeper understandings of oneself or the issues in one’s life. Unlike traditional diary writing, where daily events and happenings are recorded from an exterior point of view, journal therapy focuses on the writer’s internal experiences, reactions, and perceptions. Through this act of literally reading his or her own mind, the writer is able to perceive experiences more clearly and thus feels a relief of tension. This has been shown to have mental and physical health benefits. The Development of Journal Writing
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Prompts for Your Spiritual Journaling Journey

Prompts for Your Spiritual Journaling Journey

September 9, 2014 | Comments Off on Prompts for Your Spiritual Journaling Journey

If you’re new to journaling or you just need some fresh ideas about what to write, this list will help you move forward on your journaling journey. Journaling prompts are simply ideas to help you start the writing process. You can write about each topic or choose the topics that speak to where you are in your life right now. Enjoy!   When do you feel closest to God? How has living as a Christian changed your life? Talk about the gifts God has given you and how you use them to serve others. My favorite scripture is_____ because_______. What would
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