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Sometimes painful and not for everyone, but goddamn sometimes it feels good to know what you’ve overcome. A HUGE practice in being kind to all versions of yourself, past and present. I sometimes annotate my old ones in the margins, give myself a little “good luck.”
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I was cleaning today and stumbled upon journals from 8-10 years ago. I’m so grateful that I kept them because they are a reminder of how much I’ve grown, the many lives I’ve lived, and the people that have come and gone.
a side note is that I wasn’t particularly fond of the prose lol
Aug 17, 2024
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I have a hard time feeling like myself sometimes or being able to put to words who I am, but my journal from senior year of high school jogs me right back to where I started and what my core essence is. highly recommend if you have them, and doubly so if you experienced Something that put a wrench in your identity but have journals from before that event. everyone should be putting their life to words!
Feb 19, 2025
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Pages full of old memories give me hope. Being able to look back at what I wrote, and feeling my own emotions all over again. It makes my life feel less repetitive. Being able to recall the different things I've experienced, large or small, makes me extremely grateful.
Jan 29, 2025
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i keep it pinned in my notes app! Good conversation starter for fellow word enthusiasts! One of the first times I hung out with one of my now close friends we realized we both had a list like this and it was a blast to compare and contrast.
To quote him,
Words are so good!!
Feb 13, 2025
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Literally changed my whole perspective. Suddenly my world is full of possible and wonder and whimsy. I may only write in my journal right now... but I'm a writer goddamnit!
Oct 29, 2024
getting into birding and this app is a GAME CHANGER! Allows you to identify by sound or use a step by step guide :)
Also! so much joy in finding your BOTD (bird of the day)
Feb 13, 2025