T he road signs have vanished, the path ends abruptly, and a fork waits ahead. Do you veer right or left, not knowing what each direction holds?   T his is a crossroads we all encounter. We pause, circle through the same thoughts, and wrestle with the weight of making a choice. The uncertainty can feel like a heavy fog. T o steady myself when facing these choices, I keep a compass close as I write in my journal. This age-old tool offers a quiet assurance, always pointing nort

H ello Journal Friends, T hat’s Emma. She decided to skip a beach college break for a lovely visit to London and Paris.   Emma with " My Secret Garden " journal Along with her necessities, she decided to bring a travel journal to fill with receipts, a map of the London tube, museum tickets, and several pages of handwritten notes on how the day went to preserve memories and reflections of her fabulous trip. Interesting, as of 2020, there are approximately 800 “working” traditi

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There are moments when the thought of finding a gift is overwhelming. You might ask yourself, "What should I give for a birthday,...

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Mary Lewis, from Idaho, is known for her dedicated work as a HERstorian of her life journey. In this photo, the shelf with the giraffes...

L ife is like changing seasons: fall, winter, spring, and summer, always in motion. ...

L ife is like changing seasons: fall, winter, spring, and summer, always in motion. During the upcoming holiday season: Halloween,...

Throughout your life journey, you will have many relationships. Some will stay, some just pass by, and others show up, leave, and show up...