I write on and off depending on how I feel but I’ve never felt comfortable to truly write without worries for some reason I’m scared someone might find my journal and reads it. Very irrational considering I live alone, I know. So maybe by journaling this way with all of you I might be able to let go of that feeling and just write ❤️

First I have to say THANK YOU for helping us out to help our selves. I started out just now writing down your "starting" words... and suddenly I had written almost two pages... I definitely want to try out this journalling thing. My biggest well maybe not biggest :), issue is wether I shall use a book or my computer as my journal. Any suggestions?

I had so much more to say than I thought I did!

Thanks, Sarah! This week has been really difficult. I lost my precious cat, Sammy Jeaux, to renal lymphoma. We actually only found out that she was ill on Friday and by Monday, we had to make that horrible, awful but loving decision to say goodbye to her. We had the vet come to the house and in those final moments a sunbeam burst through a crystal hanging in the window sending rainbows all over the room; we all burst into tears. I am so grateful for 16 years with that special furry soul. In the years that I have been journalling, I have found that writing out my feelings has been a salve to my spirit. This week has been an excellent example.

Thank you Sarah, the battle with my self judgement is raising its game but I shall persevere..With a smile.. I am strong 😆 🙏

Thank you Sarah! I have had a novel working on me my entire adult life. I am going to use this practice to get myself in the habit of writing again. I have a new 3rd act thanks to YWA! 💚✨🙏

Thanks so much for this Sarah! I love ‘brain dumping’, I get through so many notebooks filling them with streams of consciousness. I often scribble things down on my tube journey to and from work. I’m really looking forward to exploring the other kinds of journaling. I think setting intentions will be a challenge for me. So thank you for offering your guidance!

Hi Sarah, it’s been a really timely title this month for me. I’ve spent many years being told I was creative by friends and never really questioning it.. I think I always thought it would just land in my lap.. I thought being creative was an unconscious gift that would just be realised 🤣.. or at least that was the excuse my unconscious would give. It’s all about being judged for me.. my big hurdle.. both by others and my self. Anyway.. this is already too long! I’ve been reading bits of The Artists Way, actually the same bits every few months.. up to the chapter where I had to start journaling.. then I’d put it away again.. ‘I’ve got too much on..soon’.. A lot of things started to line up this last week leading up and I ordered a journal online.. literally for the beginning of March.. and then you and Adriene confirmed it.. it was time! My first day at 6am of journal and I blew myself away.. so many exciting things came out on the page, I was waiting for this feeling for so many years. it was such a relief.. however since then it has been more of a ‘Realistic’ challenge 😊 and I’m glad only because I find the journey sooo fascinating. I’m finally brave enough to find out a lot more about me.. whatever it looks like. I’m starting with the dumping and then sometimes I fall into like a flow..some sketching and just words too.. I enjoy getting the shape of a lobe heart just so, but not for judgement, just because I love the shape.. I actually attempted a hand yesterday..so hard.. but I’m just so glad I tried.. and today a white horse after a beautiful dream I’d had.. I’ll stop there and say a huge thank you.. and ❤️🙏 Ps I’m sorry it’s so long!

I am used to writing in the morning but something Sarah said in the "4 types of journaling" intro video made me want to do this week's frame work at the end of the day. So I am going to give that a try! Excited to write with all of you for the next four weeks! And, thank you Sarah!

Anyone have tips for how they work through feelings of privacy. Do you burn the stream of conscience writings. Do you save them. I’m curious how others feel? Thanks in advance. I’m excited to give it a go alongside you all. Jen