Expression Journaling

The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be. In a world that often tells us who we should be, it's vital to remember that your true essence is needed now more than ever. The journal spread I created today embodies this message with vivid greens and reds, symbolizing growth and passion.  Two plus-size women, confident and beautiful, stand as the focal point of these pages, surrounded by a floral backdrop adorned with red sparkling jewels and flower embellishments. These images are framed with care, a reminder that our unique beauty deserves to be celebrated and highlighted.  As you look at this spread, take a moment to reflect on the spaces left for your words. What makes you, “you”? What parts of yourself have you hidden away, thinking they weren’t enough? The world doesn’t need another copy of someone else; it needs the authentic you, in all your glory. Let your journaling today be a declaration of self-acceptance.  Write down the qualities that make you irreplaceable. Embra...

Self-Expression Journaling with Girls Inc of Jacksonville On Tuesday June 11th I traveled back to my hometown Jacksonville Florida to journal with the young ladies of girls Inc. of Jacksonville. But we didn’t do the normal journaling we enjoyed creating junk journals. Expressive Journaling is another term for junk journaling. It involves creating beautiful craft like pages that are self-expressions. Creating these journals was the perfect excuse to visit my favorite sunflower Tiffney Funches. She is the Program Manager for Girls Inc of Jax and this summer she’s coordinated a summer camp that I wish I could attend because the activities are thoughtful and fun. This two-week camp is free to the community and involves leadership, hygiene, and self-confidence building skills. Spots are already filled but you should definitely connect for next year or future camps.  

What is Expressive Journaling? Expressive Journaling is another term for Junk Journaling.  I first discovered it online while scrolling through Facebook.  I ran across a short video of a creator arranging a variety of crafting materials such as colored and printed paper, stickers with flowers, butterflies and glued on jewels.   The pages of the persons journal were filled with beautiful colors and an assortment of unique items that represented that person's mood that day or their favorite color.  I liked the video and that brought more videos into my news feed and after that I was hooked on just watching them. During that time, I was still someone who just journaled traditionally.  I love journals and I love journaling.  I would write my private thoughts and fill many of them in one year.  Junk Journaling was an exciting new way to express myself. Also, I was feeling a bit of writer's block, and this allowed me to take a break from writing and fin...