Six months ago I couldn’t dream of being here now journaling six months straight, yet here I am. I stand to tell you that this is quite a transformation and dream state of my life. Each time I journal, something new happens.
I began journaling when I was in deep dark despair. I didn’t know where to turn. I turned to a good friend and my husband and got the ball rolling. There were a lot of baby steps and I do mean a lot of baby steps along the way.
I went from being unhappy and hurting to a transformed and “NEW” me! I am happier. I have dove into my journal asking question after question seeking out guidance from a great counselor, “MY JOURNAL.”
I began searching through a dreamy state of journaling trekking along hoping to find something, find a way to be, yes just to be. I wanted to be me again. I wanted to feel love, to feel anything. I lost all hope. I felt as though I were a sick individual.
When the pen is mightier than anything you feel as though nothing can stop you. Yes! That’s it you’re on the ball. Pen to paper not lifting and writing not judging, not changing what you’re writing, no correcting, you’re on top of your game now!
Finally, I found hope. I found light. I found a life that existed when I didn’t think anything in this world could exist. There is something to this journey this daily writing I have chosen to do. This consistent work of art that I have found is fascinating!
October means a lot to me. October is my six months. This creation is just beautiful and I have honed in on it for a long period. I put in for the long hall and didn’t even realize it. I started April 15th, 2011. Here I sit before you, pen to paper or fingers to keyboard even.
This is the most amazing and fun transformation ever! I have gone from an overweight depressed being to a person who has lost weight and struggled and conquered. I have overcome fears. I have agoraphobia, fear of people, fear of leaving the house, fear of the phone.
Well, I am conquering that fear on a daily basis and journaling has helped me transform into something so special and unique, someone mystical and mysterious. I actually enjoy being “ME.” Who is this “ME” you’re seeking? I answer you a confident journaler.
What would I say to someone else about Journaling? Grab anything you can write on, write with and write now, write away. Yes Write NOW! Write AWAY!
Without judging just write, look past your hurt and anger or whatever else is going on in your day to day lives. It takes twenty-one days to make it write. Which in essence means twenty-one days makes a habit.
Enjoy! Journal away!
Start the day with a "Smile" and a hint of madness. It makes the day go by better. ~Christine Bushnell
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
My name is Angel Fridholm. I am a dedicated wife. I am a mother of three, a daughter, a sister, and a niece. On my good days I am even a friend.
My hubby is awesome. We are currently married seven years, together eight years. We are working on a book together.
I am a writer. I live and breathe writing. I wake each day, and that is all I have on my mind. I love to journal and write poetry. I love to read anything that improves my writing skills and a good mystery doesn’t hurt. I am a pet lover who has cats and dogs. I play online games. I work daily at overcoming my agoraphobia and other phobias I have! I love life! I believe in God. I have a lot of strange views and opinions, but this is me, nuts and bolts.