S11E5 - A response to doubt (day 435)

At the most recent Journaling Gathering in June, one of the areas we discussed was how our journal can become a wise and trusted friend. Someone we can turn to in times of doubt, loss, crisis, pain - as well as times of energy, excitement, ambition, hope and joy.I work with my journal in much the same way I work with those I’ve asked to walk beside me at times in my life - coach, friend, therapist. And as I write that, I can also see the work I do, when I walk beside others, as being almost a speaking journal. A mirror to reflect back, a container to hold space, an intuitive voice to respond.I also find it useful sometimes to return to past journals and see what wisdom came through at the time of writing. A gentle - and often very appropriate reminder - of wisdom I already hold within, that simply needed refreshing.So, today, when I was considering what to share here, I turned to an old journal...<br/><br/>Come along to the next Journaling Gathering, on Sunday Sept 24 at 11am - to book, click here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e..../580182761257?aff=od the mailing list to get new episodes straight to your inbox <br/>https://hennyflynn.ck.page/b488b090c7<br/><br/>Find out more about Henny's coaching, books, retreats & speaking events <br/>https://www.hennyflynn.co.uk/