Like growing a young seedling. Or taking care of kids. Or writing a memoir.
The last of which requires years of journaling first.
But journaling is not just for writers, authors or anyone who loves the pen.
Journaling is a wonderfully gentle meditative activity that removes and washes away the dirty sordid grime of the unspoken subconscious.
In short, it provides you access to a squeaky clean and happy heart to take on the challenges and trials of living.