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A Heartwarming Recipe for your Journal Practice

Updated: Jan 29

It’s January, and the month is fraught with challenging weather and difficult news.


Precisely for this reason, I am untypically working with bursts of bright color and beauty! Color is more than a visual experience; it has the profound ability to shape our emotions, influence our mindset, and even impact our physical well-being.


handmade leather journal colorful heart pages

In challenging times, surrounding ourselves with bright colors and dynamic patterns can serve as a source of optimism, energy, and renewed confidence.


Please enjoy this uplifting journaling practice whenever you need an extra serving of inspiration and good cheer to get started.


Recipe for Bright-Heartedness and Hope:


Ingredients:

  • 1 beautifully handcrafted Hypatia journal (any size in any collection will do!)

  • A splash of vibrant color and/or dynamic pattern

  • A variety of one-of-a-kind handmade papers

  • A generous serving of poetry

  • 2 heaping tablespoons of daily reflections

  • A handful of inspiring quotes

  • A sprinkle of creativity or doodling

  • A pinch of gratitude

  • Optional: pressed flowers, favorite sketches, cherished memories


Instructions:

  1. Grab a favorite cup of tea or coffee, your favorite writing utensil, light a candle, maybe some incense, find a glue stick and your little box collected treasures

  2. Open your handmade journal, a vessel crafted with love and intention. Let its soft leather cover and delicate but sturdy textures welcome your thoughts like a best friend

  3. Enjoy the beauty of the perfectly imperfect materials, each unique and textured, reminding you that imperfection is part of life’s charm and beauty, and inviting you to dive right in!

  4. Stir in poetry, letting words flow effortlessly across the pages. Whether penned by you or borrowed from beloved poets, let their rhythm fill your heart with hope, and your pages with wonderfulness.

  5. Mix in daily reflections, jotting down moments of gratitude, triumphs, and dreams. Allow this practice to become a beacon of positivity in your day.

  6. Fold in inspiring quotes, uplifting words and images from wise minds that encourage you to keep shining through every challenge.

  7. Sprinkle creativity generously – doodle, sketch, or paste snippets of life that bring a smile to your face.

  8. Add a pinch of gratitude, embracing the goodness that surrounds you and the beauty within.

  9. Let the mixture rest, allowing the pages the gently absorb into your consciousness, hopes and dreams, growing richer with each passing day.

  10. Serve daily, savoring the act of writing, reflecting, and nourishing your heart and soul, celebrating the brightness within you and making the world a brighter place.


Enjoy your practice of hope and bright-heartedness, one page at a time. I’d love to hear how your journaling journey unfolds – feel free to share your thoughts and experiences! It makes my heart sing!


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