Sunday Scribblings
Dear Diary,
Why is it so hard for me to keep a journal? I write a few entries, read them, realize how boring my life sounds, and then quit the journal. I need to change my thinking about journaling. It should be a place where I can be honest with myself and work through my problems. Through journaling I can be inspired to write and do new things. I've read that my journal can be: an idea book, a place to record my thoughts and feelings, a sketchbook, a place to write my prayers, a record of my life, a place to collect quotes and writing prompts. I don't have to follow certain rules, because it's for me. In a journal, the pressure is off. I can just write.
I didn't realize that so many grey hairs would be sprouting at the age of 38. I used to think that if I wanted to do something, that I needed to do it by 40. Boy was I wrong. Yes - my body is slowing down and I require daily meds to function. However, my mind and spirit are growing. Things are starting to make sense now. I'm beginning to realize how I can overcome the obstacles in my life. I'm beginning to believe that my dreams will come true. Knowledge and wisdom are starting to build up in my brain. I have experienced many things and learned from many mistakes. My relationship with God is growing; I'm beginning to value it. I see how I need Him to lead me and strengthen me. I have hope in my future, because I have hope in God's will for my life.
New idea to pursue: Start a blog where I can write using writing prompts on the Internet.
What I want to do today: Play Chicken Foot with the kids. Spend some alone time talking with my 10 year old daughter. She's going through a weird stage right now. I want her to know that I'm there for her - that I support her.
Prayer: Dear Lord, What do you want me to do today? I have some ideas. I have my mental list. But there is only so much time today. What things should I scratch off my list? Is there something that I should do or someone I should talk to or encourage? Please show me.
Shari
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Sunday Scribbling: Dear Diary
Posted by Shari at 10:39 AM
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2 comments:
Nice post - a journal surely does track progression and distance - and isn't it nice to realize how much one has learned, how far one has come!
Hi Shari! Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting! I've never been very good at keeping a diary, although I do from time to time. But I've been hooked on blogging and SS for almost two years now and still loving it!
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