Did you know?
Beloved American writer Harper Lee (1926–2016) gave the world one of its most cherished novels — To Kill a Mockingbird.
She wrote about courage, kindness, and standing up for what’s right — all with a quiet, thoughtful voice that still inspires us today.
If you are to write a book for the world, what would it be about?
Observe the Details of Life
Lee once said:
“Writing is a process of self-discipline you must learn before you can call yourself a writer. There are people who write, but I think they’re quite different from people who must write.”
If you wish to write well, journaling is an important habit to take on.
This practice is a crucial discipline to shed identities that do not serve you.
In the confines of plain paper, you give yourself the permission to process what affects you in an honest way.
All the mess you find yourself tangled in and the feeling of no way out.
All the longings of your heart, the sweet dreams you hold that someday you hope would come true.
All your confusion, sadness and deep despair you don’t even know you hold.
Whether you do it first thing in the morning, sometime during the day or toward evening before you lay yourself to sleep – I hope you’ll take time to pen a few thoughts about your day, how you are feeling and what you long for.
We also live in a violent and disturbing world today.
How do you metabolize what we personally experience or witness?
(In science, “metabolize” refers to using chemical processes in the body to turn food into energy, new growth and waste products)
Journaling is a great way to process, break down,
absorb what’s going on inside us so that we can be of good use to the world again.
It’s our way of not pouring more poison back into the world.
It’s a peaceful pathway to discover and learn more about how you see the world, others and yourself.
Journaling also gives shape to our fears and frustrations, then clears space for something better to emerge.
Instead of numbing out or scrolling through other people’s lives — measuring our worth against their success — journaling invites us back to our own lives, our own values, our own dreams.
Over time, the pages show where you’ve grown,
what you love, what stirs your heart —
and yes, what frustrates or repels you.
Each notebook here (over 100 designs!) waits for your words — your questions, your concerns, your celebrations.
Here’s something I do when I journal which I hope will help you on yours.
End each entry with peace in your heart as you finish your last word and sentence.
Here’s a quote from Hafiz (c.1320-1389) for your further contemplation.
“I am happy even before I have a reason.” Hafiz
Life can be seen as both a very long journey or a very brief one.
Either way, it is a gift.
Become aware of who you truly are and about inside.
Notice what you truly want.
Chase after and fulfill what truly matters.
I wish you simple daily joy,
with much warmth and affection,
Angela
