My mom’s dad was a traveling preacher. At one point before I was born, Lennard aired a regular 15 minute long radio show across the midwest. “Rays of Faith” was the name. He didn’t have much money. His wife stayed home with the kids in Seattle. He wrote letters to pastors across America pitching his revival services and traveling when invited. When he died, I was twelve or thirteen. I’d only met...
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Journaling has long been a cherished practice for those who love to capture thoughts, preserve memories, and express creativity. While bullet journaling is known for its structured and organized approach, another form of journaling is gaining popularity—junk journaling. This artful and free-spirited method of journaling is a mix of scrapbooking, collage, and personal storytelling, allowing for a...
Today’s journal prompt is a productive approach to reverse engineer your own happiness.
Sometimes all we need is to frame the challenge in a different light.
Your Journal Prompt
Imagine we haven’t seen each other for three years, and then we bump into each other at an event. I tell you it’s really good to see you, and I ask how your life has been over the past three years.