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Great work by the journaling participants at Saturday’s The Magic of Journaling workshop. We made it through our workbook with background, methods, research and prompts, taking time for concentrated focus and catalytic journal practices. Nothing like putting them to work in the here and now of life. I appreciate the participants’ satisfaction and their request […]

When it comes to journaling, there are dozens of techniques I can rattle off the top of my head (e.g., lists, character sketches, free form, dialogue with events/issues/society/self, clustering, stepping stones, springboards, negativity rewrites). Different theorists call them different things. I tend to focus on free form, dialogues, steppingstones and one not named — prayers. […]

We left off last week discussing the 4 Modes of Journaling Tristine Rainer developed (catharsis, intuition, description and reflection). Stay tuned as later this week we examine some of her 7 “principles” of journaling, techniques you might consider hokey at first until you try them, and see how each one, with its slightly different perspective […]

At the Magic of Journaling Workshop coming to Ft. Lauderdale on December 4th, we will explore several aspects of journaling, including the 4 “modes” of expressive writing espoused by Tristine Rainer. Rainer, a pioneer and expert in the fields of contemporary diary and memoir writing, was taught and mentored by Anais Nin, the saucy novelist […]

When it comes to journaling, there really are no hard rules to follow. The point is to allow the release of mental energy, using stillness and focus in the moment to emotionally reset and direct your energy to positive goals. Some people may think “journaling is for girls” ascribing the “Dear Diary” stage as one […]

I’m excited to host The Magic of Journaling Workshop Saturday, 12/14 from 9 am to 12 pm at 2419 E. Commercial Boulevard, Suite 203, Ft. Lauderdale 33018. Many wise minds have practiced the art of journaling for centuries, and it makes sense why. Research suggests that journaling: 1) promotes the release of inhibitions and social […]

Journaling is an easy and effective self care tool that I’ve used for more than 15 years. Among its many virtues, journaling helps clear the mind, organize thoughts, explore areas where I’m stuck or conflicted, and find resilience. Come learn more at the Magic of Journaling Workshop I’m hosting on Saturday 12/14 from 9 am […]

Friends and Colleagues, allow me to share with you an upcoming workshop close to my heart. About 20 years ago, I found myself in new terrain. Swearing I would never work for “Big Law” again, I gave up returning to a public service position I loved, to join a preeminent global firm. The first week, I recognized I […]