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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Journeys

Keeping a Soul Print Journal

I’ve been keeping a journal for over 50 years. Suddenly, in 1997, I found myself writing “SP” over an entry. That was code for “Soul Print.” Already quite familiar with magical things happening when I journaled, this new practice was not questioned. Affirmations had poured forth, some even in rhyme. Names appeared for different aspects of myself to write to. Promises to keep declared themselves. I do verbal portraits of my life experiences and store them in my Soul Print journal.

“Verbal portrait” does not mean that the words were dressed in their finery. They came out in the journal as I lived them – raw. Not photoshopped. And in that natural form, owning the experience just as it emerged, every so often, an entry managed to touch my soul.

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My (Non) Journaling Story

Okay, I admit it - I've never journaled in my life and there's no guarantee I will. But I'm often tempted to do so when I read about those who do, because I blog, and that's a form of self-expression...

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How Journaling Can Shape A Child's Life

Journaling is such a subtle yet powerful tool to help one go in the track of self-realization. It is one of the best mediums to have conversations with yourself. This helps you to self-reflect and be... Read More

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Journaling Power Benefits Using Your Smartphone

You wake up at the sound from your smartphone that gets louder until you push stop. While commuting to work you're listening to music streaming from your phone. You spend all day sitting in front of... Read More

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I BELIEVE IN MAGIC

It will be nineteen years on April 9 since I wrote my first three morning pages. Over the days and months since, I have journaled my way to a better understanding of myself, my family, and every... Read More

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Saving Worries for the Journal

Okay, I wouldn’t go so far as to say that bullet journaling saved my life. But it wasn’t far off. Bullet journaling made sure I could continue moving forward on my dream job. And that’s a big deal.... Read More

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My Journal: A Cauldron of Creativity

From my first treasured faux-leather "Daily Diary" with its clasp and key that held my adolescent secrets (securely, I hoped!), to the present assortment of three or four notebooks "in use",... Read More

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A Year of Journaling and Journeying

Around this time a year ago, I faced a fork stuck in the road. To stay in my council home and attempt to go back to a full time teaching job; or continue counselling training, keep the pony and... Read More

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Your journey of self-discovery

Many years ago when I was a Theosophist I was told by a well-meaning old man that I would be a healer. I only half listened to his comment because I never imagined for one minute that I would be... Read More
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Joan Leof
June 5, 2018

Keeping a Soul Print Journal

Keeping a Soul Print Journal
I’ve been keeping a journal for over 50 years. Suddenly, in 1997, I found myself writing “SP” over an entry. That was code for “Soul Print.” Already...
Jo B Creative
April 10, 2018

My (Non) Journaling Story

My (Non) Journaling Story
Okay, I admit it - I've never journaled in my life and there's no guarantee I will. But I'm often tempted to do so when I read about those who do,...
Mary Jones
April 6, 2018

How Journaling Can Shape A Child's Life

How Journaling Can Shape A Child's Life
Journaling is such a subtle yet powerful tool to help one go in the track of self-realization. It is one of the best mediums to have conversations...
Kate Abrosimova
March 27, 2018

Journaling Power Benefits Using Your Smartphone

Journaling Power Benefits Using Your Smartphone
You wake up at the sound from your smartphone that gets louder until you push stop. While commuting to work you're listening to music streaming from...
Kay Butzin
March 14, 2018

I BELIEVE IN MAGIC

I BELIEVE IN MAGIC
It will be nineteen years on April 9 since I wrote my first three morning pages. Over the days and months since, I have journaled my way to a better...
Luisa Brenton
February 20, 2018

Saving Worries for the Journal

Saving Worries for the Journal
Okay, I wouldn’t go so far as to say that bullet journaling saved my life. But it wasn’t far off. Bullet journaling made sure I could continue moving...
Carol Ohmart-Behan
January 23, 2018

My Journal: A Cauldron of Creativity

My Journal: A Cauldron of Creativity
From my first treasured faux-leather "Daily Diary" with its clasp and key that held my adolescent secrets (securely, I hoped!), to the present...
Georgie McBurney
January 2, 2018

A Year of Journaling and Journeying

A Year of Journaling and Journeying
Around this time a year ago, I faced a fork stuck in the road. To stay in my council home and attempt to go back to a full time teaching job; or...
Jenetta Haim
December 5, 2017

Your journey of self-discovery

Your journey of self-discovery
Many years ago when I was a Theosophist I was told by a well-meaning old man that I would be a healer. I only half listened to his comment because I...

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