Journaling
I bounce back and forth between being a seasonal and daily journal writer.
Journaling
I bounce back and forth between being a seasonal and daily journal writer.


Josiah Pratt noted the value of a journal in self-examination. The practice of keeping a diary would promote vigilance. The lives of many are spent at a sort of hazard. They fall into certain religious habits: and are perhaps under no strong temptations. They are regular at church and sacrament, and in [family worship]. They read the Bible and pray
... See moreIt would be worth setting up a commonplace book of your own where you can collect phrases or sayings which you read or overhear and which provide inspiration.
is this allowed?
We should note, too, that the labour involved in copying out a chunk of literature changes the way the copyist relates to it. Transcribing a poem or letter forces the writer to read it multiple times, paying attention to the fine details of word selection and word order, and to consequently enjoy what one scholar calls ‘a more intimate and
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