A diary, in general, is used for writing about each day's events in chronological order. What a great tool to use in writing memoirs or in generating ideas for fiction.

Journals are defined as being used to write feelings and thoughts about events, changes in circumstances, and working through what life has dealt. (Also great for putting together memoirs and fiction!)

The physical feel, weight and even the smell of the book can take us back to the day it was written. Combine that with the stains of food, maybe even crumbs stuck to the pages and the gloppy ink from the pens. While reading a decades-old diary filled with childhood entries, I remember gripping the pencil tightly--the eraser worn down to nothing--griping about my brothers who were getting on my last nerve or how I was grounded and life, at that point and time, was...unfair!

Now, as an adult, my books are both diary and journal (and address book, book list, grocery list, etc). When I have no profound thoughts writin' events of the day is enough. Other times I get on a real spiel and use up several pages doing the thing.

One glorious aspect of journaling is that there is no set rule in how these are to be written. YOUR journal--YOUR rules.

However, first step is finding (or making) the right journal to suit individual needs.



Assortment of handmade books, journals and simple, economical notebooks:
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Now it's time to journal by either visual or writing:
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Mature Content

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After journals are filled, they develop their own character:

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Journals are good for reflecting on the changes we've made within ourselves...



While some need to be permanently retired:

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Don't know where this man has been nor where he's going, but we can see he's holding onto something vital: his journals.



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Thank you for stopping by and reading. Hope you enjoyed this assortment of fellow DA members' art as much as I enjoyed putting them together!