A COMPLETE GUIDE to CREATIVE JOURNALING | How to Journal with ideas, inspiration & tips

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♥️ This is one of my most favourite topics to talk about because I truly believe in the lifechanging healing power of journaling. So here is... The Greatest EVER Guide to Journaling! Complete & comprehensive. ♥️ Even if I do say so myself! The ONLY Journaling Video you'll ever need! My Greatest EVER Guide! How to Journal & The Healing Powers of Journaling. Such an important wellbeing tool. And, it's definitely NOT about being an artist! Beginners are welcome too!
I just wish to mention here that the process of making this video has helped me so much. To put my heart into something whilst my mum has been very poorly is helping me get through a worrying time. She has always been my greatest encourager and sees my light even when I can’t find it for myself. Another example of how the story telling process supports our wellbeing and heals the soul. Love you mom! Xxx
Thank you so much for being here, keeping me company in this little corner of RU-vid. Love you all to bits & see you soon,
Wendy. Xx
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Timestamps!!
00:00 what’s in the video!
01:53 the purpose of journaling, why I do it!
03:07 my current journals
04:52 types of journals
05:28 ritual and ceremony
06:59 rules of journaling
09:02 shadow work in journaling
10:14 costs
10:54 reviewing current journals
12:39 my journaling process, how to journal, how I journal
14:16 journal with me
16:47 why I journal
20:04 the benefits of writing a journal
22:53 the physical benefits of journaling
23:56 the physical process of writing
25:19 you don’t need to be an artist
27:52 ideas of what to write about in a journal
31:54 out takes!
#howtojournal #howto #journaling

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@amy5133 Год назад

This kind of journaling saved my life. In 2020 & 2021 my city Melbourne Australia was the most Locked Down city in the world. We were under sanctions to stay at home for a very very long time. The first year I lived in a studio apartment alone and I fell into the most serious depression. I got so unwell & isolated that I had to resign (couldn’t work online). I stopped washing and talking. The only thing I could do was one artwork a day. I then moved in with a friend in 2021 and slowly started to recover but again all I could do was draw and collage. In 2022 I tried going back to work but I failed but I have healed alot. I started exercising, being on top of managing a home, connecting with family and friends. I started volunteering and washing my hair. Essentially for three years all I have done everyday is write a list each morning such as 1)get up 2) artwork 3) prayer / mediate 4) dishes 5) wash. As I got more well more tasks were added, the lists got longer. But everyday there is always 1) fill one page of my visual diary. Sometimes that’s all I could do in 2020 but that kept me alive, gave me enough achievement. 2023 and I am finally moving out to the country instate and have secured a great job three days a week. Slowly slowly we get well…. But art, nature & prayer (meditation) heals us. Edit: August 2023 and life in the country has suited me well! Now working 5 days a week, off meds, no depression. I’ve got purpose, community, church, family and a partner. It DOES GET better.

@magnoliabird 10 месяцев назад

prayers for you fellow Aussie x

@amy5133 10 месяцев назад

@@magnoliabird thank you 🙏

@IsabellaVonWillebrand 6 месяцев назад

Congrats on your progress ❤❤

@theunexpectedgypsy Год назад

*Well, I'm blown away by all these beautiful, heartfelt comments, thanks for sharing, keeping me company and just being YOU here in this little corner of RU-vid. What a blessing you all are.*

@mamamode1312 Год назад

You are to us, too.

@LisaWfromTexas Год назад

I create a journal page when I have no words….through working with my mediums (collage, inks, acrylics, pens, pastels, Neocolors, watercolors, charcoals, etc), I’m able to work through ideas, emotions, problems and also celebrate life and the moments that need to be acknowledged. Yep! ~Lisa from Texas

@theunexpectedgypsy Год назад

yes, sooo helpful thank you xxxxxxxx for sharing xxxx

@mamamode1312 Год назад

Art is the written language of the soul.

@ahutton49 Год назад

I have tried digital journaling but I don’t like it. I am a fountain pen and paper journal girl since about the 6th grade. I am one of eight and my parents could not afford to buy me journals back then so I made them out of my notebook paper. I would use paper bags to write on as well. I have always loved writing. When I started my own family I was so busy I stopped for years. I found my way back in my late 40’s and at 60 am still going strong. I just love watching and learning from your videos. Thanks for sharing.

@theunexpectedgypsy Год назад

that's just awesome thank you for sharing too! Happy journaling x

@debra5483 Год назад

I have been stuck for almost 3 yrs now. Since my husband passed my dream of this new life hasn't happened. Friends have moved on while my life has stopped. I'm struggling with dreaming of new experiences. Thank you for your insight. You are an inspiration.

@theunexpectedgypsy Год назад

journal when you're ready... it might unlock a few things xxx soft hugs Debra xx

@CarySprite Год назад

Hugs to you Debra. Give yourself time. Have you tried finding a therapist? There are telehealth visits available now, I found that very helpful

@michelleaw1325 Год назад

Read your comment and understood. I was stuck and still am in certain ways. Good to know things change as we are ready and willing. God bless

@heavymetalrehab Год назад

Debra, I am so sorry, and while reading your comment, I immediately started to cry. While our losses are completely different (you lost your partner in life, and I lost 3 desperately wanted pregnancies,) I understand completely the pain that is behind your comment. It has been a long process, but I finally am starting to not feel as alone. At one time I was so angry with everyone around me, I couldn't imagine anything ever good happening again in my life, and I could not comprehend a future or ever having the ABILITY to feel any better. I was so angry with everyone around me, including my family, friends, and fiance. How dare they all go on with life and leave me behind! While I would never wish any of these experiences on anyone, the fact that you said how I have felt in the past, brought me comfort...it made me realize that I was not the only person whom has ever experienced those feelings while dealing with loss. It also made me feel that maybe my feelings were less abnormal than what I thought. Thank you. I wish you the best and I hope that you can find healing and peace.

@cps7915 Год назад

Sending you healing energies and care. You’re not alone as we all are here online for you. Baby steps and be kind to you without judgment as you heal.❤

@Ms.Stephanie.C Год назад

Your journals are works of art. I grew up Mormon & we were told journaling was really important to write our “testimonies of the truthfulness of the gospel” to future generations- basically preach to your future grandchildren, great grandchildren etc. We were told never to complain in them. I wrote my 1st journal when I was 9. I had over 20 journals when I left the church in my early 30’s. I’m in my late 40’s now. Back in Oct 2022 I threw them all in a brush fire at my childhood home; my mom was selling her house & had a lot of branches to burn. I had close to 30 journals. I felt I needed to do that, but it was a really hard thing to do. Most of my journals were full of the religious stuff, but also more heartache than I can tell. I was married to an extremely abusive man for over 16 years, I lost my first child to cancer when she was 6, I lost all my friends when I left the church, & I lost my community & religion. I cried so hard when the journals burned that day but I also watched all that black smoke go up in the sky and I saw myself letting go of the trauma & pain. Now watching your video, I wonder if I should have done that. But …. One thing about time is no matter what, we can’t go back & being stuck in the past is never good. I appreciate that you made this video that popped up in my feed today because I started journaling again recently & I didn’t know all the benefits of journaling that you shared. I have PTSD and anxiety & lots of stress. So thank you for reminding me why it’s good to journal, even if I decide to burn it when I’m done. (If mine were beautiful like yours I doubt I could throw them in fire.)

@rhondahiggins5989 Год назад

You know it's funny I had went down this rabbit hole of searching for other journalers and when I came across this channel and your comment it was like a light bulb went off in my brain...Thank you. You have no idea how much your comment just set me free of so much I was holding on too.

@Ms.Stephanie.C Год назад

@@rhondahiggins5989 Awww thank you! 💕💕💕💕💕💕

@magnoliabird 10 месяцев назад

Prayers for you sweetheart, hopefully now you can journal happiness as well

@JKidding989 Год назад

I find typing is better for me when I have a lot of agitated energy which needs venting. It's not only faster to get it out of my system. The click-clack of the keys is soothing.

@steffymuze Год назад

This is true for me as well; I'm old so I kind of miss the ancient manual typewriters I learned on that you could really pound away on 😂

@KarenPageReviews Год назад

Your process of journaling has inspired me to add this to my upper elementary art curriculum. I teach students whom are often emerging from trauma and emotional experiences, who need this outlet to help them heal. Additionally, we are always seeking ways to encourage students to write, reflect and synthesize elements of art using imagery and text.

@theunexpectedgypsy Год назад

love this Karen, a wonderful idea xx

@sarahspencer9360 Год назад

I think ALL schools should have these programs.

@marnierose7816 Год назад

Wish I had you as an art teacher...amazing idea.

@ddsmiles6382 Год назад

I love this so much! I teach children at home to quilt , crochet and knit. They love to heal through art and often there heart just grows to give to other’s. It’s wonderful!!

@ajbunches825 Год назад

A few years ago I was severely traumatized by a rather rapid succession of extremely negative life events-none of which had I chosen & none of which were within my control. I sought counseling & one of his best “prescriptions” for me was to choose a small achievable creative project & DO IT! The process allowed me to turn off the constantly draining energy which being stuck in repetitively awful circumstances had caused. I was in a defensive mode where I felt I needed to be ever-ready for the next kick in the head to happen to me! I couldn’t recognize this about myself & I had no idea how to get out of it. Self care, creativity, journaling-especially about feelings of gratitude & many hours of rote prayers (the Rosary) alongside adopting a very needy little abused puppy to heal, care for & train & getting back in touch with nature were what turned my spiritual light back on & snapped me out of that “mental mode.” Your “job” may be the most essential ones to ever touch those youngsters. Thank you for what you do for them. They are blessed to have you.

@elizabethcameron6045 Год назад

Your light is shining bright, dear Wendy. Your light is shining bright.

@merryfergie Год назад

In my journal this year, I taped the birthday greeting cards i received in2 the journal. I wanted to remember the cards people sent to me. For the first time, I found the journal was the best place of preservation. This continues to bring me joy.

@magnoliabird Год назад

I find so many little memories and slips of paper ephemera are amazing to add to my art journaling. I’m only sorry I didn’t keep more in previous times

@annpistohl1521 Год назад

I have always wanted to journal and tried many times but the thought of putting my feelings, hopes, dreams, insecurities, and personal thoughts in print for the whole world to see is so overwhelming and very very scary. Your videos are very inspiring and I am enjoying watching them so glad i stumbled across them. I’m 60 years old and just May start journaling ❤

@magnoliabird 10 месяцев назад

you can always write in code or write and cover with paint or collage or write where all the words lie together look up ascemic writing style

@watchmanonthewall77744 Год назад

I have been caring for my dad for some years now as he battled cancer. Art journaling became a refuge in the late night hours as i worked my way through emotions and exhaustion and anxiety. He went home to the Father this past Monday and it was again to journaling i ran ...where i poured my sorrow and recorded the joys . I fell in love with the style of journaling you presented in your turorial on making your own handmade journal. I found comfort spending time in your calming "presence " as you shared your tips and ideas. I have almost filled my Wendy journal now and will forever keep my light shining bright as i fill many more to come. Thank you Wendy for your honest blogs that are like spending time having a talk and cup of tea with a close friend. ❤ Journaling for me is a creative distraction from anxiety at the same time becomes a way of my mind processing the emotions that are causing me anxiety. I open my journal with no expectations and simply follow what i feel and like in that moment...sometimes its like a purge, sometimes like a quiet stroll where my mind can freely wonder.

@emman.3653 Год назад

Dear Avonlea, your post gave me a lot of inspiration. I feel so sorry for your loss. My husband and I have a very close friend who suffers from cancer too. He lives far away. We just visited him and it might have been the last time, we saw him. We are so sad. Wendy and you gave me the inspiration and courage to go through this hard time by journaling. Thank you for sharing your story and all my best wishes for you ❤️🙏

@user-uc3ep6qc5o Год назад

So sorry for your loss, love and hugs

@ehpeachylove Год назад

Heartfelt prayers to you on the passing of your dad. Days are hard at the beginning but slowly get better. The loss of parents or people we live can be hard on us but peace and hugs embrace you.🙏🙏

@theunexpectedgypsy Год назад

thank you so much for sharing your story with us, brave and beautiful. xxx Softest hugs to you xxxx

@watchmanonthewall77744 Год назад

@@theunexpectedgypsy ❤❤❤

@alicebeshay6124 Год назад

I always have a sense that the little fairy’s you always draw, are really a representation of you personally. The are like Avatars if you like! I love them and you of course ❤️🌹🌹🧚🏽‍♀️🧚🏽‍♀️

@theunexpectedgypsy Год назад

Thank you so much lovely Alice xxx everything we do is a self-portrait ! xx Love you too!!!

@alexandraalmeida3661 Год назад

I didn’t watch it live, because I wanted to concentrate on what you’re saying rather than commenting. That’s how I function. I must say this was an eye opener. I don’t journal. I do art journaling, but I never write anything. I do love to write, but maybe I don’t want to read later what I wrote... However, listening to you talking about the benefits, I thought of combining both. Maybe I can hide what I wrote or just collage over it, after I have written. Thank you so much for sharing this. It was one of my favourite videos and I agree with the rules of no judgement, posting only if I want it and be free. Thanks for keeping me company and teaching something so valuable today. With all the bad things that happened to me this year, journaling would help 💙💛❤️💜♥️💚💗🧡🖤

@bo-yinlin2029 Год назад

I feel healing watching this video.

@theunexpectedgypsy Год назад

🙏🙏🙏 this makes my heart v happy x

@Heikekr 4 месяца назад

Your videos are like magic, like fairy tales. I feel so mindful and inspired when I watch them. Thank you so much. So glad and thankful that I found you.

@theunexpectedgypsy 4 месяца назад

thank you so much xx !

@user-ex2mk1jc5e Месяц назад

My morning Wendy waffles are an inspiring, motivating soothing way to start my day. They are magic indeed.

@BonLee-jh5pk Месяц назад

When I was a young lady, I kept a journal, and it was gotten into by someone and what I had written was used to create unhealthy emotional/physical/spiritual abuse. After that, I taught myself how to journal in a way that no one else but myself would know what the real words meant... buried deep within fictional stories. Now, those same things hide within some of my art. Sometimes written and painted over. I see how you write so freely and feel envious of that freedom from fear that it will be used to hurt you.

@juliedavis5739 Год назад

So looking forward to your next video!

@theunexpectedgypsy Год назад

thank you flower xxx

@melsdream Год назад

As one who stares at the blank page and walks away---probably what I needed to hear, exactly as I needed to hear it. Today is a good day to get that ink into my pen and start. And yes, the thought of that terrifies me! (yes I know there's a link for analysis paralysis....at least I hope there is!!)

@wooluv3r 3 месяца назад

How did I only just find you, well I'm totally gobsmacked & thankful. I've been in my biggest depression state of my life since my epilepsy almost took my life away two yrs ago, I've just wallowed away in my room, I'm not my creative self I used to be, I do scrapbook my K- Pop groups, but not as often as usual, I hardly even Journal & I don't even plan anymore or leave the the house, but finding your channel just gave me a burst of energy & I started creating an Art Journal, I really Loved art journalling, drawing even if I was no good at it, & I was always writing, I don't want to be that person who wasted away & did nothing creative her whole life, I'd love to smile & be happy again, thank you

@sharonklauser1817 Год назад

I have a lot of journals I work on some at the same time. Does anyone else have many projects going on at the same time? It works for me but it's not like my journals are in chronological order or any order at all sometimes I go back to front and sometimes front to back. Sometimes upside down. It's like my life not always in a straight line and sometimes upside down. Thanks little gypsy girl your light always brightens my world.💖💖

@tracyguillemette6255 Год назад

Yup I have 2 journals I work alternately in and definately not in consecutive page order. One is an altered book and one a hand made junk journal. I'm also making altered books for family members to use as journals/scrapbooks based on their hobbies. You gotta have lots going at once or it gets boring right?

@sarahb2652 Год назад

wow, this took me back to a couple of years ago when I first started watching your channel in Lockdown. You were in your home studio and it was such a wonderful uplifting vlog for me at that time with all the hard stuff going on in the world then. Forward wind to now and you continue to inspire and uplift me with your art work and journaling. I really enjoyed this, thank you Wendy. I was chatting with a friend recently about how, even now, we are all still struggling to find "normality" after covid and to be honest I don't think we will ever be the same but I know that journaling , art and being creative are a sure good way to help us process, heal and move forward.❤🙏💖⭐😊

@theunexpectedgypsy Год назад

Thank you and yes, I agree with everything you say, I really don’t think we realise yet the impacts of these past two years experiences. And onwards we go in this circle of love though which is why I love this community. Without you, who have stuck around, I wouldn’t have been encouraged to keep going ‘out there’ in this open online way! So you see, it is a circle! 😚😚😚🙏🙏🙏🦋🦋💕💕♥️♥️

@sarahb2652 Год назад

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@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm Год назад

Wendy, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed listening to your words. Journaling has been a huge part of my life since I was a little girl so I could try to navigate the life I was given, and to also write about the beauty I found in the world on a daily basis all around me. Nature has always been my best friend. My journaling has changed now that my life is stable with my hubby of 35 years. We’re both retired now, and enjoying our new found lives and life together. Now, it’s about being mindful, showing my gratitude to the Universe for my life, my deep spiritual, physical, mental and emotional healing journey, being sometimes wonderfully overwhelmed by all the magical beauty in my incredible life and loving who I am. I don’t journal everyday as I have chronic illnesses, but I’m always coming up with new ideas to put into my journals and loving the process of them coming to life by my hands. I’ve had books and magazines, ads and such cut out in various folders, boxes and files since I can remember for my journaling. Now I’m still incorporating them into my journaling and loving the whole journaling process more and more. I’m a Sagittarius baby, so this is my season. This moon change is my favourite as this season is the most powerful healer for me so I can reach goals I have with a great feeling of love coming towards me. I move forward to try new things with paints, pens, paper and anything I can get my hands on. I now have my own space to create and cherish the silence that it gives me. I meet my needs first, but also use my given gifts and help others from my life experiences. An ever important balance that can be hard for a Sagittarian. I’m always learning, creating, expanding my knowledge on topics I love, and writing about them all. Blessings to you and yours Dear Heart! Namasté! ✨🧚🏽‍♀️💕🪔🔆✂️🔖📜💫🙏🏼🪴🪶🧘🏻‍♀️🌙

@janesalisbury3686 Год назад

I love you, Wendy. I finished a page from last March along with you. I was doing well earlier in the year, then I started a new job and it all slipped away. Two weeks ago I decided this job was not for me, I'd rather be skint than unhappy. I put it out to the Universe, and another job loomed out of the mist, it will give me the time and space I need to journal and heal. Very positive about 2023.

@sandramariesolander Год назад

A very lovely video as always, reminds me how much I miss my morning routine of checking in on my fave patreon. Fallen deep into hard times, I can't believe I can't even spare that, So I come here to find solace. I got my flu shot and my COVID boost yesterday, rough night! Today I'm feeling really crappy so this really helped to take my mind off of this ungodly headache. I watered my plant babies while listening to your video; eating chicken ramen because it's the only thing I can stomach at the moment. Guess I should probably be journaling this instead of posting it in comments, but wanted you know what a difference your peaceful videos make. And there you have it... Peace, light and love to you Wendy and James, and see you on the next video! 💝💞😇

@LovinDebsFit50s Год назад

I LOVE your unique journaling style. I got into bullet journaling last year, only intending to use stickers and I started learning to draw. I even kept it up after we get hit by a major hurricane and we had no furniture in most of my house. I used a chair and a TV Tray as my journaling station. 😊 I love the way you speak from your heart darling Wendy. ♥️ I’m a almost 60yo introverted, spiritual seeker, that loves being in nature, especially near water, and I often feel alone, even though I have family. ✨I love Butterflies, Dragonflies and Bees. My spiritual meaning of my birth name is 🐝 that’s why my heart has connected with you. I love your journey prompts!! Blessings. xoxo Debs 🦋

@alicias65 Год назад

As a new art therapist I am feeling called to return to my practice of art journaling. You video is so beautiful and inspiring and magical! Thank u for sharing with all of us ❤

@thewoolverine4420 Год назад

I've been journaling for years, and although I'm not done with my current journal, I bought one I've wanted for ages today. I was looking for ideas of how to use it, other than my daily journal. I wanted to tell you how immensely I enjoyed this video. To hear someone speak with the same passion I feel towards journaling was such a lovely thing. I adore the way you pour your soul into your journals, the love, care and artistry. I love that you allow yourself a judgement free place to exist and grow between the pages. Thank you. It made me realize how many things I don't write in my journal, and how maybe I should. Some wounds need a good prodding eh? Blessings and happiest Beltane dear

@melodymcdonnell1528 Год назад

Perfect timing for this!!! I re-watched last years RU-vid on journaling just last night. I'm formulating my '23 "daytimer/art journal" the theme being "Portals and Doors". It's my desire to reach out a bit; try some new things, go to some different places, and experience who I am there.(Nothing too crazy mind you, perhaps a new gallery, shop or coffee house...I did have a red splotch added to my hair for the holidays. Those that know me well are blown away by this 😐, tee-hee) Love, Peace and Light ❤️

@kristen_1107 Год назад

Portals & Doors theme, I like that a lot! 😊

@Jamiwrites Год назад

“I’m feeling bad for being human.” Thank you for this ❤️

@theunexpectedgypsy Год назад

yup! love that page... i realised that it's ok to be human... i think i had forgotten for a while.!

@mlperkol8 2 месяца назад

I love that you hugged the tree. I do that when I hike and it's transformative!

@debjohn4 Год назад

This, this was so beautiful. A path to beginning to light the light.

@bernieskuuipo308 Год назад

You are genuinely divine! Thank you for giving the world your gift of sharing your creative process. You have inspired so many with your tenderness and honesty. My anxiety is dissipating listening and watching your video. Bless your beautiful soul 💟

@theunexpectedgypsy Год назад

aww thank you xxx bless you too x

@marlenecechosh5798 5 месяцев назад

Wendy your journals are so beautiful and you are such a lovely and wise soul. I’m grateful to have found your channel. I used to journal daily these last 3 years and loved the sense of peace it brought me, however, I stopped writing around September and tried to renew my efforts. I feel like I’ve lost myself recently but seeing your video has made me realize what an important role my journaling has been to me in my healing and spiritual journey. Your words and sentiments resonate with me and you’ve inspired me to take a new approach to it. Thank you for shining your fairy light along the path back to me 🙏

@samjones9465 Год назад

The only rule I have is to be honest and be true to myself - my journals are for me alone x

@ehpeachylove Год назад

Thank you for this heartfelt video on the reasons to journal and all its benefits. I used to write in a journal almost every day. I had a friend stay with me for a short time and I came home from work one day to find in the cold winter day all my windows and doors open, candles lit, my dog at the time wandered off ( I did find her), and my friend in my neighbors garage drinking and smoking. I found my journal in my room open and upside down like it marked the spot where it had been left to go back to. I felt so violated. I’d opened my home to my friend who was in a very bad space but forced to have the person leave. I ended up destroying five journal books after this, my fear that someone else would read my private thoughts was too much to bear. I did eventually start to journal again. Now I am just working on my altered book art journal and enjoying it so much. You’ve inspired me in so many ways. Thank you for this much needed video. My next journal will be a different take on all the things you’ve shared over these years I’ve been following you. Keeping my light bright as you say, you too sweet Wendy. Much love to you and to James. ❤❤❤

@theunexpectedgypsy Год назад

Happppeee journaling for your new one, may you find a way to share in there again... perhaps in code or lock it away? xx !! xxx loves to you too sweet Mags xxx ps glad you found your doggie!!!

@Artistmom2011 16 дней назад

for over a decade i have journaled on the computer. ALOT once i start typing, i just type away... i have type millions and millions of words! lol. I also have filled up tons of actual journal books too since i was a kid back in the 70s. I have always written

@debihuntsman9314 Год назад

I very much enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing your beautiful journals, and your insights into journaling. You have me pulling old, unfinished, and barely begun journals from my shelves to begin again. ❤❤

@kmdamron1 Год назад

So I had already decided. My word for the year was going to be freedom. Today while scrolling through you tube, I came across this video and decided to watch. Then at the 19:32 mark you started talking about freedom journaling. What a confirmation for me! TY

@TraciFix Год назад

I came across yyour video on here and I am hooked. I do creative journaling and right now I am in a stuck mode. This video has helped me with that. You are very inspiring. Thank you for your video. Now I am off to watch more of your videos.

@magdastar2249 Год назад

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful video. Great insight to journaling and will have to visit the Art Ritual video. Don't believe I saw that one as I love what you said about ceremony and ritual. A lovely gift. Thank you ❤️⚘️👍😊

@theunexpectedgypsy Год назад

thank you beauty xxxxx

@jodipoljack5741 Год назад

I found myself crying a nit watching your video in a good way. As I am coming out of a period in my life of difficult personal and health related things, I needed to hear be honest, there is no right or wrong way. It is a journey of self discovery. Thank you for a wonderful video. I love your paper dolls and fairies and do hope to see more of them. They make me smile.

@deborahmeyers551 Год назад

Darling Wendy your videos are on another level they leave me speechless thank you so much for this one I'll watch it over and over again love and hugs 🫂

@ketherwhale6126 Год назад

I would publish those. I wouldn’t keep them to myself. They’re too beautiful to hide! And yes, just remove the personal intimate part and a publisher would be more than happy to take all that. It’s creativity x 1000 ! Absolutely amazing and inspiring. My god. 🧚‍♀️ 🧚‍♂️ 🧚🌈🎁

@theunexpectedgypsy Год назад

awww thank you xx

@palmskrymme Год назад

I've filled several books of shadows. In my video section is a grimoire tour, you're absolutely invited. Your technique is stunning

@kathleenogilvie617 Год назад

Wendy, thank you for this uncovering of your soul share process. I am inspired.

@bethfarley6969 Год назад

I have been so busy today. I can’t wait to sit and watch this. You heard my voice and I know it’s going to nurture my souls.

@bo-yinlin2029 Год назад

I've been waiting for this video since the first day I subcribed your channel. You are one of my role models. I love your vibes.

@theunexpectedgypsy Год назад

I didn’t feel ready to make it until now 😚😚😚 thank you 🙏

@debrarodriguezestrada2748 Год назад

Thank you. I actually had a sponsor in a 12 step program tell my red I didn’t need colored pens to write. Not my kindred spirit! I love your creative way to journal!

@estherquintana9534 Год назад

I've recently found out I have a blood disorder that has knocked me down and all I can say if it wasn't for journaling my sanity wouldnt have been able to cope with it...normally I'm anxious about simple medical procedures (bloodtests and bone marrow biopsies) but now when I have my weekly bloods I find I'm calmer and I'm even accepting things that I would normally shake my head at I know answers will be found on what's happening but it will take time and from me there will be alot of journaling and card making....

@theunexpectedgypsy Год назад

awww happy soft journaling to you Esther, and gentle healing hugs too xxx

@estherquintana9534 Год назад

@theunexpectedgypsy thank you Wendy and much love ❤️ right back....

@vintageroze Год назад

I love magazines for this, too! After I dive into reading them, I'll cut out pictures, quotes, words, etc to create my creative journal 🌹 learned this in high school from a great English teacher

@kathryngarcia8800 Год назад

A journal is a great therapist.......it's wonderful to be able to write down past hurts to "release them".....

@MyCraftyStyles Год назад

Oh you have such a cute channel. I have been journaling in diaries since they had those tiny keys and I so love it! This was so fun to see your different styled of journaling and thanks for sharing. 😊

@theunexpectedgypsy Год назад

i never had a tiny key one just one with a press stud type clip!!!! xxxx

@judyhoomalamalama Год назад

Journaling has helped me deal with losses esp as I grow older & cannot do the things that I use to love to do when I was younger. Sometimes I will write or draw on a page & then I will burn it to help me to just let it go. Letting go is the hardest. I never thought I could create & have fun writing and drawing but it is so meditative & I just get lost in the process. I will get up in the middle of the night just to draw and write. Thank you as your u tube video was the first one I watched & listened to when I started. Thank u thank u thank u.

@theunexpectedgypsy Год назад

sounds like heaven to me!!! xxxxxx thank you too for sharing your process with us xx

@melissatetterton4487 Год назад

You have inspired me to go deeper in my journaling, I have taken a class but have learned more from you. Thank you

@steffymuze Год назад

Same! I'm on and off with it despite multiple classes nothing has stuck regularly yet but I'm still trying 😋

@adrianamaclennan7832 Год назад

I look at your art and I think “I suck compared to her”. I love your channel You are talented!!!

@mariawilliams7264 Год назад

Sounds and looks awesome. For some of us it’s pretty much impossible. I come away feeling frustrated and sad at how bad I am at all aspects of it.

@JoanKentBible Год назад

I think our lives become more lively when we share our creative skills in order to inspire others to share. Thank you for your lovely, inspiring videos.

@namratasingh6671 Год назад

This whole journey of half an hour was like a mediation to me. It inspired me how to add value to my journal being a beginner. It was suchh a soothing and rejuvenating vedio with your sophisticated and soft voice ...✨😇

@f8ted2bme Год назад

Hello and well met, your page popping up in my search has been a wonderful happenstance. I can't wait to binge watch your channel and drink in all of the inspiration you are willing to share. May 2023 be a wonderful creative year for you. Who knew that a random search for art journaling would lead me to your channel.

@dissidentfairy4264 Год назад

Your journals are beautiful and magical. When you mentioned "dreams" this quote from Marilyn Manson came to mind. "When all of your wishes are granted, many of your dreams will be destroyed." Never a truer word ever spoken:-)

@magnoliabird Год назад

That is a very difficult thought to process. I tried thinking about that in my life and it is true. I guess the dreams we have are only misty but when it happens in reality there is such a dimensional change it is not the same as the less shaped dream. Interesting thought

@julieedwards6937 Год назад

I had a journal full of my own thoughts and feelings and simple drawings, I destroyed it for fear of someone else reading it. I struggle with life and it contained some very dark thoughts. I’m regretting that I destroyed it now, you have given me inspiration to maybe start another x

@cassettetape7643 Год назад

*Journaling* has become one of the most beautiful & magical words in my vocabulary. I've always loved it, & even more so now that I have an entire system set up to work specifically for me. It is one of the main things that has helped me get back on track with my life since learning to manage my depression. Thanks for this video & all the beautiful videos you make✨️💕

@farnelkk Год назад

I have to say that I’ve used both Day One and a paper journal but it never occurred to me to use both and be OK with using both. I’ve flipped between both in that typing for me is soooo much faster and I’m able to get more crammed in through typing but then I miss the aesthetic of paper. Thank you for that stroke of brilliance!

@gbear768 Год назад

You are my bright light. Thank you, sweet Wendy.

@peterleprevost2154 Год назад

If perfection can be shared by mere mortals, Wendy you have far surpassed it with this sharing. Thank You isn’t enough, but it’s the best I can offer. Susan

@theunexpectedgypsy Год назад

awww thank you Susan soooo much xxx

@jeanettebarto2774 Год назад

I'm so thankful for finding your RU-vid site a year and a half ago. My journaling was so dark. I needed something to help my journaling become a healing outlet. After seeing your art in your journal I was inspired to put art in my journal. I'm Not an artist with paint and such like you, but I cut out and glue in pictures that I like. I now want to try to learn how to draw, paint, and create. This video is great to help with getting in touch with the basics. Thank you So Much for sharing your light!!!❤️ You have inspired me to be better. I will never be a great artist but I will be happy to create and not be harsh judging myself. In the end, my journal is for me to help me heal from the hardness in the world. Looking forward to your next video. Many blessings to you and yours.🪶

@theunexpectedgypsy Год назад

Awwww, thank you so much for sharing part of your journey xxx may you have many hours of healing journaing ahead too! xxxxx

@tinyvanadventures Год назад

Watching your videos are ceremony!! he he. Love them. There are some great crafting card pads at The Works that I use to make handmade journals. And not expensive paints and stuff its great for cheap art materials xx

@thepaganspiritau Год назад

Braiding Sweetgrass is one of my favourite books of all time 🥰

@susinok Год назад

I love the painted covers! I decorate my sketchbook covers once they've been filled up.

@ImaniTolliver Год назад

The most lovely and comprehensive exploration of the journaling experience I’ve ever experienced. So lovely. Thank you for sharing your joy and sweet magic. xo

@theunexpectedgypsy Год назад

Thank you so much! A very special thing to say xx

@youshinestudio6583 Год назад

You are such an inspiration, thank you so much for all you do, share, teach, and are!

@kariarvisais8588 Год назад

Thank you Wendy for being you! I hope and pray for your mom's highest good. 🙏 Blessings to you both.

@angela_somanythings5670 Год назад

Beautiful timing and Much needed advice for Free-From-Self-judging, expressive and honest journaling!! ; ) Happy 2023!!

@KittehNow Год назад

You are a generous 😇 angel

@tannaorr4133 Год назад

Wendy, thanks loads! You always bring genuineness, honesty and creativity to your videos. Listening to you and watching you work is such a joy. I always look forward to your videos and you never disappoint ♥️

@leaherickson6070 Год назад

Just a lovely video on journalling. I believe that jounalling is essential. You have captured the beauties and reasons and purposes for journaling. Thank you!

@beel8389 Год назад

Wow. Just wow. You are so incredibly beautiful all the way. Inside and out. So inspiring. I could listen to you talk for hours.

@The_artistic_yogi Год назад

Well... I know for a fact that Santa Claus is bringing me a really nice spiral notebook of quality papers... I will be using this to start a proper art journal process for 2023! You convo me with this video to give it a fair try! Thank you 🙏🧡

@suev4143 Год назад

Thank you for shining your light! Your saucer is a wellspring of love in this video. I save quotes and jot down ideas on my phone or tablet, but handwrite or stamp in my journal. If I write extensively in my journal, I usually paint or collage over all, or most of my writing (sometimes I leave key words, or a message to myself unpainted). My journals take me years to fill (my oldest incomplete journal was started in 2006), become treasured friends, and pages are sometimes revisited and added to multiple times. There are pages just of paint swatches, a colour mixes, stripes of colours to trial palettes, pages with photos and pieces of photos, sketches, and full paintings and studies. Added in are pockets and tip-ins, extensions with collage, idea lists of future projects, and anything else which I care to include! It feels so good to know that we make the rules (for ourselves). Wishing you and all others who journal, love and light along your journey, and best wishes for rich and full exploration and discovery (and visits from the fairies and muses that inspire you).😘🤗✨

@leolamoon11 Год назад

I’ve been journaling for decades, but just in terms of sitting down and writing, not art journaling. I’m going to give this a try…I think it will really help me define my voice with regard to my enameling and jewelry work. Feeling very inspired!

@SimoneWhippArtist Год назад

Thank you Wendy. I wasn't sure if journalling was for me until at the end of the video you said one of the things we could journal about was 'who am I?' I think this is a great starting point for me as I have been trying to figure out who I am for years!!! I hope that your Mum is doing well and my thoughts and good wishes are with her and with you. x

@sandraatkinson3409 Год назад

I find it so hard to put myself " out there " even if I'm the only one that will see my stuff . Sometimes I have felt sooooooo frustrated at wanting to do artsy things that I want to scream literally and cry . I have written poetry , but that seem like it comes and goes . I look at the beautiful journal art and wish that I had the talent to draw etc. I know that comparing myself to others isn't good . I would just like to find my creative voice and to feel free . Thank you for your wonderful videos !

@Well-in-the-garden Год назад

What a beautiful video that was. I was just sitting painting the white rabbit from Alice in Wonderland in my new sketchbook while you were talking. I use a journal called a check in journal, where you can just check in with yourself in the morning, a quick 3 things how you're feeling, then there's a space to do whatever - write a to do list or thoughts or anything, then a check out in the evening - a quick how you are feeling. I was writing in it every day but now it's just once in a while, usually at least once a week. Then I also spend a few nice hours once in a while just scrap-booking around the pages, cut outs from cards, stickers, pretty papers, so that when I look back and read my entries it just brings me joy to see what I have included in each page. I also started being creative in various sketchbooks but I haven't tried journaling quite like you yet. I also scrapbook and sometimes draw and write in my journaling bible. I have also kept a dream diary for about 20 years now and I'm thinking about typing them up into a book.

@Jean2235177 Год назад

This popped up in my feed and I'm so happy I clicked on the video! So much, I forwarded it to another journaling friend. I've been journaling for years (creative and word). In fact I was recently toying with the idea of destroying my journals as some contained some very personal thoughts and were a way to work out negative feelings/thoughts/etc. This is giving me the courage to keep them. Thank you. Thank you for explaining your processes and ideas. ❤

@evestree Год назад

The piano, the lighting, the wisdom...so gorgeous 💛✨

@Kirsch_art Год назад

You give me so much inspiration and trust in myself. Thank you❇💕

@theunexpectedgypsy Год назад

awww, what a lovely thing to say xxx thank you too xxx

@tennistyrant Год назад

That is exactly how I journal, often typed onto phone or computer as I’m thinking or feeling it then reference it later in my studio to incorporate in a journal . I’m new to your channel but glad I found you.

@theunexpectedgypsy Год назад

Yes! It’s very useful I find xxx happy journaling 😙😙😙💗

@divinepathwaystarot Год назад

I strongly believe that the universe shows you what you need to see. I logged into RU-vid and I’ve never searched for journaling or journal prompts on this account. Your video showed up in my feed. You have inspired me to incorporate journaling into my rituals. I don’t have the time to do it every day, but I wanna try at least once a week. Several years ago I used to do some art journaling, with no purpose with the exception of creation. Now, because of your video, I am going to put purpose to art, journaling and journaling in general. I have a great idea that I would like to share with you and your viewers. I have over 500 tarot and oracle decks . I’m going to pull a card every time I choose to get creative and journal. I’m going to let that be a prompt.

@irenearty Год назад

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have always wondered about keeping a journal and sort of thought, what’s the use. Lately I’ve realized the many uses and that keeping a journal is for me, just me, and I can be truthful and incorporate my honest and vulnerable thoughts into artwork. What an eye opener!This has opened a whole new area for me. So once again, thank you for the support and encouragement. You are so awesome 🥰

@theunexpectedgypsy Год назад

oh good!!! So happy to hear this Irene, happy journaling to you x

@JoJo-xz6fw Год назад

I've just come across your channel and already I'm in love with it. I can tell you have a beautiful soul and bring a lot of goodness to the planet. 💐

@leonormartinez6378 Месяц назад

So glad I came upon your channel. This is what I needed at this time in my life. Thank you.

@helencarpenter9158 Год назад

Thank you Wendy for sharing this lovely video with us.🙏💫 Lots of words of "Wendy Wisdom ". I am recovering from a fall and this period of time off work has given me stillness and precious quiet time to do some Art Journaling and reflect and heal some issues in my life. Things happen for a reason. Big heartfelt💗 Thank you, Wendy for introducing Art journaling to so many of us. 🎨🖌🧚‍♀️🌷🌟.

@theunexpectedgypsy Год назад

Love this 💕💕💕yes, even the hard stuff happens for a reason,,, 🫖🫖🫖🦋🦋🦋

@sherelynwhite4130 Год назад

Love this topic and your video Wendy. Thank you for sharing everything with us. I have something that nags at me about journaling and I'm wondering if anybody else out there has this issue. I have journaled on and off all my life, dreams, feelings, world issues, creative ideas, on and on. I also make journals that are primarily my art. One of the things that you brought up really hit me in my soul...one of your rulesof always being honest. This is my issue. I have two daughters...the oldest is working through a lot of pain that she carries regarding her childhood, and me. A note here...I was not an abusive mother....I was a very loving, caring mother, however I had her at a very young age and basically I was a child raising a child, alone, so you can imagine the issues that that consequently created. Anyway, point being is...if I were to be completely honest in my journals, and this nags at me all the time when I'm writing, and then fast forward to the day that I die and my daughter reads my journals... well I'm certain that some of my feelings and thoughts would bring about more pain for her, which is the very last thing I want to do! So I have a conundrum about being completely honest! Does anybody have any comment they would like to share with me about this concern? Thank you for this platform Wendy! You are a Luv and I always look forward to spending time with you with a cuppa! Sending much Aloha across the many miles!😘🌺🌈🙋‍♀️

@susanorban3059 Год назад

Yes I have the same question you do. When I'm gone who will read my stuff. My Mother in law was a journaler and we found a lot of her journals and it's kind of disturbing to read someone else's deep personal thoughts after they have passed.

@tracyguillemette6255 Год назад

As Wendy says in other videos, be completely honest, then paint or collage over it, when you are ready. It's the process not the final outcome. I have this same issue with my children finding it when I'm gone. I have read in The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, that you can leave instructions for some things to be destroyed upon your death.

@sherelynwhite4130 Год назад

@@tracyguillemette6255 thank you for your response. I don't think I would want my art destroyed. And I know this too would be disturbing for my daughters. The idea of painting over the words that might hurt another just may be the solution! Much appreciated 🙏

@sherelynwhite4130 Год назад

@@susanorban3059 thank you for your response. 💗 Read Tracy's response to my post, and something that Wendy suggests...paint over the parts that might be disturbing to another. I think that's the solution!

@dianesmith2411 Год назад

Thank you for bringing this up Sherelyn. This is exactly how I feel about writing down my thoughts. I wouldn’t want my family to read all about my innermost feelings after I have passed away. This really holds me back from committing it all to paper and from freely expressing myself in my journaling.

@terriervin7220 Год назад

You’re who I really wanted to be when I grew up.

@simonacardellini2664 Год назад

Dese, your journaling is wonderful, I am not creative at all,I have started eri ring a month ago and I constantly feel as if someone is looking over my shoulder 😉but it does me good and keep on trying. Useful vlog, thank you 🤗

@becerelli Год назад

I’ve just found you…. Your videos are lovely and calming. I make journals but I rarely journal for my heart. I do mainly memory keeping but There is something missing in my life and I know this process will help me uncover it. I’m off to make me a journal all for my own with all of my favourite papers and then Ill begin my journey. Thank you for reminding me that I am in control and can make change to become who I want to be ❤

@theunexpectedgypsy Год назад

happy healing journalng journey sweet soul xx thank you too xx

@janeybeasley9525 Год назад

I’ve journaled a lot in the past, just writing not as pretty as yours. But as I’m getting older and aware of leaving things behind, I decided to destroy them, they had served their purpose for me but if my children or husband read them, they might be upset as the words were very personal to me and the time I wrote them, those words often healed me as I wrote and processed and no one else needed to see that process.

@kimmerrock 11 месяцев назад

This is a lovely video you shared. I found such wonderful inspiration. I journaled off and on since about 2016, but about 2018 is when it became a daily thing with me. At first I would write bullet points on paper as my day goes by, then journal completely at weeks end. Then since 2020 I have gotten to type my journal entries each night , then write into my decorative journal so I can also have my creative outlet. And as I write, there is often things I will remember that I may have not typed and add that in. Thank you so much for sharing a beautiful video!

@bethcollier3789 Год назад

As yet my journalling moments are few and far between, but the encouragement I received from watching you today Wendy has given me the feeling of try it, and don't judge. Do it, and allow. Thank you Wendy, thank you. I do love you.

@theunexpectedgypsy Год назад

aww love you too Beth xxx xxx xxx