Unlocking Clarity Through the Power of Journaling

Often times we're so busy with the in's and outs of our day, we don't have the time or energy to gather our thoughts and reflect on our day. Depending on how demanding our jobs and household are it can be difficult to find the space to process our feelings, reflect on interactions or situations that we felt gave us "the feels" or bothered the hell out of us.

Maybe we can get a few moments of quiet time in the early morning before the rest of the world wakes, on the drive home, in the shower, and during an "off-camera" virtual meeting. But, how often do we intentionally set aside time and space to set the intention for our day, gain clarity, or remind ourselves that we are not the sum of all the negative thoughts we fight off everyday? Outside of completed work tasks and projects, when are we able to highlight our personal accomplishments, joyful moments, and give thanks to The Divine for the obstacles he helped us overcome?

Growing up, journaling was my way of letting go of my hurt, worry and anger, although it didn't help much with the anger. Sometimes it was a letter to The Divine asking for help or telling him something that I'd done that was good. I'll admit, there were quiet a few confessions in there too. In my younger years, journaling, for me, was an way to get negativity out of my mind. Once on paper I felt a sense of relief.

At any time, I could look back at old journal entries and see either my growth or that I was experiencing the same hurt, job, relationship, over and over. It took a while but once I was able to see the pattern, there was an opportunity to reflect, explore and resolve to stop a cycle. Clarity came through writing and revisiting those writings. I was reminded of unbelievable the struggles I'd come through, to be kind to myself, that I was pretty damn awesome, and most importantly, that the Divine DID here my prayers.

In the thick of it, I was a catastrophic mess on two legs! Baby, let me tell you! Reading, yet again, about another crazy situation I'd gotten myself into and somehow managed to get out of helped me see how I got in my own way. (Story of my life, I swear.) I learned the consequences of holding on to anger, and being-hard headed. And as a kind and loving, father does for his child, was given opportunity after opportunity to try again. I am thankful for his grace.

Whether you have a thing for cool new notebooks and new pens or you miss the feeling of writing pen to paper...write. Writing your thoughts down can help with problem-solving, improve your mood,

and self-reflection amongst other things. Don't underestimate the power of of journaling.

Let's write!