Posted by PuraVida on February 23, 2003, at 22:34:15
In reply to Re: Not dumping at all. » Miller, posted by rayww on February 22, 2003, at 11:02:20
I've been journaling for about 20 years, and it has been really good. First, I have been able to go back and review what the real underlying things have been in my life. For instance, in one very LT relationsip I had myself talked out of kids and marriage - finally I realized, and my journals backed this up - that I did want kids and marriage - I had just slowly talked myself into denial of it over the years, cuz the guy wasn't right. Looking back over what your dreams were "back then" helps too - to refresh, support, reinspire. The one thing I have noticed, which I will warn about, is that I tend NOT to write when all is wonderful, usually because I am so busy with my friends, boyfriend, activities. So, sometimes I look back at my journals and see depressive cycle after cycle. It helps then to get the photos out - that is what happens during the good times - Regardless, journaling is awesome.
PVG, journaling a lot lately, and hoping there will be some picture taking times very soon -
PS Miller - I read what you said about being a visitor in your own life. I just got back from a long trip, and felt exactly the same way when I returned. It was very, very eerie! Hope you are settling back in well - it's been a challenge for me.
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