Just Write! A Beginners Guide to Meditative Journaling

It’s a mundane day. You’re feeling flat. You don’t know what to do with yourself. Perhaps, you don’t know how you’re feeling. Just write! With so much heaviness, fatigue or swirling thoughts it can be difficult to break into. So, where to start? With a single word, or phrase. Allow the first thing that comes to mind. It may not make sense, but it will open a path for you to navigate, and you’ll help release the pressure of the racing thoughts. You’ll feel a little light relief and may even get that burst of energy to feel motivated in doing something you’ve been wanting to, or even the self-compassion to sleep it off without guilt. Allow your mind and body to do what it needs to do to feel refreshed.

This process can be done by typing electronically, however, I highly recommend sitting with a pen and paper as this allows you to connect within. It’s also highly beneficial if you’re unable to find the words. You can choose a colour which relates with your mood, allowing your hand to automatically allow the pen to go where it needs to go. If you’re more creative through an artistic outlet over a written one, this method will give the same release as written journalling. It also helps those who are better at visual interpretation.What you produce may not initially make sense and that is perfectly ok.

Close your eyes, Take a deep breath. Take a moment for your energy to settle. Take note of where the energy settles. Take a little more time to sit in this space. Allow your thoughts and feelings the adaptability and flow they need. When it feels like the right time for you, open your eyes, reengaging with your surroundings. Revisit your notes or your doodle. Write now about whatever comes to your mind.

You may wish to play some music during this process to create a soundscape. What element do you feel in the moment? What sounds bring you comfort?

Learning to understand and accept yourself is a great gift. Giving yourself that much needed ‘me’ time to unwind and clear the chaos of the week is an even greater gift. Starting with 5 minutes a day if you find it difficult to sit with yourself is a great place to start. As you begin to feel comfort in extending the time you allow yourself, it won’t feel like a chore, and will be something you enjoy doing, learning to accept and love yourself in a way that doesn’t feel intense.

It’s a good idea to find a small group to work through this process so that you have someone to bounce off and share if it feels comfortable. Even if you don’t share, having that person next to you can bring a sense of safety and motivation.

This process allows the natural rebalance of the conscious and subconscious mind. It documents the ‘trial and error’ of all that helps you, and all that doesn’t. It helps to build confidence and silence the inner critic. The narratives you tell yourself become clearer. You acknowledge what is really happening within and around you, allowing you to flip the script, allowing a deeper understanding of who you are and how you operate.

It can open you up to a world of possibilities, shifting your mood, identify emotions and helping to release them, revealing forgotten parts of you that have been buried over the years. It can open wonderful box of light, finding tools to help you navigate new experiences.

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