Last week, I was thinking about some of the things I like best about journaling:
discovering meaningful insights in everyday experiences
finding joy right here, right now
delving into the nuts and bolts of the stuff we do all the time but don’t really think much about
reflecting on ways to turn new ideas into purposeful action
Somewhere in there, in the midst of my favourite things, an idea for a new printable journal page emerged: taking things apart and putting them back together again. Not physical things like bicycles or smart phones, but thoughts and ideas, habits and experiences.
It felt like the start of an adventure. Who knows where it could lead? You might take one of your ideas or personal practices apart, take a good look at all the pieces, find yourself nodding in appreciation and put it all back together just as it was before.
Or . . .
You might try putting it all back together and notice that a piece is missing or bent or just doesn't fit anymore. So you might tinker a little further with the nuts and bolts until you discover a new way to put the pieces back together -- one that works a little better than before or one that brings you new and unexpected joy.
I started with one of my favourite journal topics -- how we spend our days. Before I knew it, I had too many prompts for a single journal page. I couldn't help it! There were just so many interesting perspectives to explore. This one's a two-pager!
I know I'm going to turn this set into a series. I already have a bunch of ideas for other things to take apart and put back together again, but it might take awhile.
So here's an idea:
If you'd like to try using this journal two-pager to tinker with your day right now, I'll send it to you!
In the comments below (or by email if you’d prefer), tell me one important part of your daily routine and one reason it's important to you. Not only will you have already completed two of the prompts in this printable, but I'll be delighted to email you a few words of encouragement in return and the zip file* containing the pages so you can keep tinkering!
*The zip file will include all four of my usual page sizes: letter, half-letter, A4 and A5.