You might have been absent for a bit, but you came back with a gem. It all looks so amazing.
I've changed my journaling to what I call 'I know the magic we call life' :) - I designed it to keep a note of what made that day a day in my life. And I do recommend it. Just jot one or two words of emotion that defines the day, then say why you felt that, jot down one kind deed for the day, and then one thing you do not want to forget about the day. Whatever it is, big, small, it doesn't matter. The idea is that life is made of little moments. We forget so many of them, yet they make our life magic if we stop to notice them. And it only takes a minute to jot them down. It's worked for me. I wish I did it during the war. I can now remember the good moments. But, over all, as you might imagine, the memory of war is a dark one :)
Dear Meliha, what a great idea for journaling, and based on such a wise insight, the string of moments we call "life". I've been thinking about you and what you said about the war and traumatic memories. Sending you much love and gratitude for your friendship. May the new year bring peace all across the world!
Dear Scott, thank you! I'm glad you liked them. I am grateful for your presence in my circle of Stoic friends! Merry Christmas and all the best in the new year!
Thank you, David. It's good to know it is a tried and tested method; it is also less daunting for those who may feel intimidated by the blank page. Merry Christmas!
Thank you, Sofia, for sharing your challenges and your hard-won wisdom in such a beautiful way. You inspire me to face hard truths in my own life, and seek what's worth keeping. I'll be very happy to see your face on Zoom again in the new year. Much love, Lillian
Thank you, Lillian, for your gentle encouragement whenever we interact. I look forward to catching up soon too, and lots of love and best wishes for the new year!
You might have been absent for a bit, but you came back with a gem. It all looks so amazing.
I've changed my journaling to what I call 'I know the magic we call life' :) - I designed it to keep a note of what made that day a day in my life. And I do recommend it. Just jot one or two words of emotion that defines the day, then say why you felt that, jot down one kind deed for the day, and then one thing you do not want to forget about the day. Whatever it is, big, small, it doesn't matter. The idea is that life is made of little moments. We forget so many of them, yet they make our life magic if we stop to notice them. And it only takes a minute to jot them down. It's worked for me. I wish I did it during the war. I can now remember the good moments. But, over all, as you might imagine, the memory of war is a dark one :)
Dear Meliha, what a great idea for journaling, and based on such a wise insight, the string of moments we call "life". I've been thinking about you and what you said about the war and traumatic memories. Sending you much love and gratitude for your friendship. May the new year bring peace all across the world!
Thank you so much. Sending lots and lots of love back to you. And I am also grateful for our friendship, though I wish we met a little more often :)
And best wishes to you and your loved ones for the New Year. May your life always be blessed with peace, health and beauty.
Beautiful, both the writing and the photos.
Dear Scott, thank you! I'm glad you liked them. I am grateful for your presence in my circle of Stoic friends! Merry Christmas and all the best in the new year!
I enjoy writing lists each day and I also keep a diary. I find both are therapeutic.
Thank you, David. It's good to know it is a tried and tested method; it is also less daunting for those who may feel intimidated by the blank page. Merry Christmas!
Thank you, Sofia, for sharing your challenges and your hard-won wisdom in such a beautiful way. You inspire me to face hard truths in my own life, and seek what's worth keeping. I'll be very happy to see your face on Zoom again in the new year. Much love, Lillian
Thank you, Lillian, for your gentle encouragement whenever we interact. I look forward to catching up soon too, and lots of love and best wishes for the new year!
Beautiful again Sofia. Thank you for your writing over the last year. I hope 2024 will be gentle and kind as you absorb such profound learnings.
Thank you reading, Fiona, and for your wishes. I hope so too, and wish it back to you: a happy year with less heartache and more peace in the world!