Journal Writing

I recently read an article in the Ensign titled My Journal, My Testimony which has inspired me to write a journal. As in a real journal and not my cop out blog excuse I have been using. The blog is great for recording family happenings and events. It is an excellent (and cheaper) alternative to a scrapbook. Plus I am a blog addict, plain and simple.

However, the blog is poor for recording my thoughts on long term decisions we are contemplating, personal spiritual experiences/revelation, and also feelings and goals related to my current life. Mostly motherhood, but also a relatively new wife and a church member.

Now if I am honest with myself I know I will not sit down everyday and write...with pen and paper. That is way to old school for me. Although through most of college I wrote in my journal daily, which is super fun to read now, I just don't do that anymore. So a more practical alternative? I am starting a new blog. My private journal blog that is invite only. And I am the only invite. (well, and Taylor knows my gmail password (but will not give it up even under torture, so you can forget that thought)).

A brilliant plan? Of course. I will start today and everyone knows my addiction to blogging. I want a record of the lessons I learn each day as a mother and how I work to improve. Something that may help my children in the future and will definitely help me now. A record of the thoughts and impressions that come to my mind and the many blessings I receive from the Lord. For a couple years in college I wrote down 4 highlights each day. I can now look at those words and remember vividly experiences related to each highlight.

So, thus I once again embark on a journal writing adventure. Wish me luck!