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Roderick Albarran's avatar

The line "an unwritten thought is a door left open" is going to stick with me. I've always treated journaling as a nice-to-have, but framing it as watchfulness — actively guarding the gate rather than just venting — reframes the whole practice. Thanks for this.

Christopher Clay's avatar

Thanks. Practice. I miss days and stumble all the time, but over decades it will pay dividends. Also, if you found it helpful considering share this article. I think there are some great tools here men really need these days, so distracted by online content and busy screens.

Joseph Pickett's avatar

Good tips for remembering what matters!

linda clay's avatar

I've always journaled and planned but threw them all away recently. I had to plan as a teacher, too. Now I just prayer journal my praise, thanksgiving, gratitude, prayers, scripture, devotions, some thoughts. It means a lot to me and helps me pray.

Christopher Clay's avatar

It may have rubbed off on me. I throw away my field notes after I am done, too. That's a good point, it's good to have a throw away and a keep.

Roderick Albarran's avatar

The line "an unwritten thought is a door left open" is going to stick with me. I've always treated journaling as a nice-to-have, but framing it as watchfulness — actively guarding the gate rather than just venting — reframes the whole practice. Thanks for this.