Why do I journal?
There are many reasons…
but one stands out.
I’ve come to think of centering prayer as a kind of reverse prayer.
Instead of me speaking to God…
God is, in a sense, praying in me
what I most need.
So what might that look like?
Sometimes it’s a quiet sense of:
- Inner peace
- Calm
- Confidence
- Wisdom for what’s in front of me
- A gentle nudge to step out of my comfort zone
After sitting in silence, journaling becomes a way to notice these things.
To reflect on what may be stirring…
and how I’m being invited to respond.
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Over time, I’ve come to use what I call a True Self Barometer.
When something feels right:
- There is a sense of peace
- There is a quiet excitement
- It may stretch me beyond my comfort zone
And that’s okay.
That’s often where growth happens.
And importantly…
It doesn’t harm me or others.
If something passes through that lens,
I move forward.
Sometimes we don’t need more information…
We simply need space to notice
what is already unfolding within us.
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My journaling practice is very simple
I open my laptop.
I have a document titled Daily Journal.
I type the date…
and begin.
No pressure.
No perfect words.
Just honesty.
Do what is most comfortable for you:
- Pen and paper
- A notes app
- A document like mine
The method matters less than showing up.
👉 If you’re looking for the simple tools I use to write, stay consistent, and share my message, you can find them here.
Over time, this simple practice has helped me:
- Notice more
- Trust more
- Act more clearly
Not perfectly…
but more intentionally.
If you feel drawn, you might try journaling in a simple way this week.