[Ep 167] Why I Trashed My Past Journals--And Deciding If You Should, Too

Journal Gently: Helping Introverted Women Find Healing After Grief, Hurt, and Trauma

I remember sitting on my bed, reading through a box of old journals I had tucked away in the closet. At first, it was fun, remembering some of the friendships I had and experiences I had gone through. Laughing at some of my immature moments. But instead of storing them back in the closet, I dumped them all in a trash can.

Have you ever done that? Back in episode 55, Elizabeth McCravy and I talked a bit about how there are times when you just need to throw your old journals away. And we’re going to explore that a little more today.

Because I’ve got to tell you, I don’t have any of my journals except the ones from the past few years. Everything else, I threw away.

Why? I’ll share with you my reasons why and also help you discern if you need to throw yours away, too.

Please note, throwing away your journals is not for everyone. It’s actually not for most of you. But how do you know if and when it’s time? I hope today’s episode will help you determine that for yourself.

Kari

RELATED EPISODES:

· Episode 55: Reflection and Journaling as a Lifelong Practice with Business Strategist Elizabeth McCravy

· Episode 123: A Conversation with Marla Beech: Journaling as a Daily Practice

· Episode 163: Letting God Use Our Wounds: A Conversation with Russell Joyce

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