Pixabay - image public domain I have long been an advocate for the value of journaling in all its many forms, a great tool in life long learning, self improvement, memories, making sense of life or even just creative fun. Sometimes though you can sit staring at a blank page and just not know what … Continue reading Journaling prompts and projects
Nature reading and journals
“It was great to see the owls," I said.She smiled."Yes. They're wild things, of course. Killers, savages. They're wonderful.”― David Almond, Skellig Just thought it might be worth sharing Emily's Nature Book Club: The Big List again. This is a fantastic resource if you are looking for nature themed reads. Some of my personal favourites are on … Continue reading Nature reading and journals
Creativity
Creativity is the most important skill of the 21st century, important for problem solving and for well being, but we sometimes forget that we are all creative creatures, it is one of the things that defines us as human, the ability to meet the world with a curious mind and creative responses. Sometimes we need … Continue reading Creativity
Taking time to reflect in the age of the instant: of journals and notebooks
“Keep a notebook. Travel with it, eat with it, sleep with it. Slap into it every stray thought that flutters up into your brain. Cheap paper is less perishable than gray matter, and lead pencil markings endure longer than memory.” - Jack London In an age of instant communication, instant answers, instant gratification, the quick … Continue reading Taking time to reflect in the age of the instant: of journals and notebooks
Gum trees and Galaxies 