The Importance of Keeping a Journal
Throughout life we experience moments of dread and joy, heartache
and bliss, terror and security. When I was 8 years old I almost lost my life.
After days of being in the hospital I was released and inclined to do the
things that 8 year-olds love to do. Even while playing kickball, and running
around yelling “tag, you’re it,” my thoughts were often filled with the notion
that I could have died and how terrifying that actually was.
One evening I decided to write these notions down on a piece
of paper. Then I thought, why stop there? I started writing my dreams and my
hopes down too, which at 8 years old were always changing! Eventually I started
writing down my daily thoughts and feelings about different encounters and exchanges
I had, and by the time I was in middle I realized what an significant outlet that
really was for me (outside of playing my viola).
I admit (painfully) today, that I do not write in my journal
as often as I would like. I do manage to make a few entries a week, however. It
is even more of my outlet today. It helps keep myself whole and centered and,
as a young adult I think it is crucial that I maintain a degree of wholeness. Journal
writing helps me clear my thoughts at the end of the day so that I can rest
easier at night.
In my journal I ask myself tough questions about myself and the
people in my life. Likewise, I learn a lot about myself through past entries; I
see how much I've grown and how much I still need to develop as a person. In short
my journal writing is therapeutic and quite necessary in my life for balance
and sanity.
Continue discovering yourself by keeping a journal.
Wow Logan, I had no idea that you had to go through this as a child. Kudos to you for making the most of it and truly cherishing life from then on. I just met you a few short months ago, but already know you are committed to making the most of everything that comes your way, and that is a great way to live!
ReplyDeleteReally cool blog Logan, you took (what I'm sure was) an incredibly difficult time and turned it into an positive!
ReplyDeleteLogan, I try to maintain a journal as well and completely understand it's therapeutic effect. Thank you for sharing your scary story-I would describe you as a very positive and grateful person, and I think I've gained a little more insight into why you are this way!
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