Quote 1

“Write hard and clear about what hurts.”

— Ernest Hemingway

Your journal serves as a safe haven for discussing your pain. However, there are times when expressing that hurt feels overwhelming. Have you felt this way too?

Quote 2

“The best time to begin keeping a journal is whenever you decide to.”

— Hannah Hinchman

This is empowering! There’s no specific timeline to start your journaling journey.

Quote 3

“The starting point of discovering who you are, your gifts, your talents, your dreams, is being comfortable with yourself. Spend time alone. Write in a journal.”

— Robin Sharma

Taking time for yourself fosters self-acceptance. Writing in a journal during these moments is a profound way to connect with your inner self.

Quote 4

“What a comfort is this journal. I tell myself to myself and throw the burden on my book and feel relieved.”

— Anne Lister

This resonates with the concept of a brain dump. Journals often serve this purpose.

Quote 5

“I am anxious, and it soothes me to express myself here. It is like whispering to one’s self and listening at the same time.”

— Mina Murray’s journal entry from Bram Stoker’s Dracula

This cinematic quote is almost lyrical. Let’s find solace in whispering our thoughts through writing!

Quote 6

“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.”

— William Wordsworth

This phrase is beautifully profound. The idea of “breathings of your heart” adds a unique touch to journaling.

Quote 7

“….and on occasion I like to write in pencil, because I need to know that I can erase the words, even if I never do.”

— Bruce Black

This presents an intriguing mental exercise. Writing in pencil allows us the freedom to change our minds, even if we choose not to.

Quote 8

“Documenting little details of your everyday life becomes a celebration of who you are.”

— Carolyn V. Hamilton

Journaling can indeed be a celebration of our journeys, especially when we reflect on past entries and recognize our growth.

Quote 9

“Journal writing is a voyage to the interior.”

— Christina Baldwin

This is absolutely true. Journaling invites us on a journey deep within ourselves.

Quote 10

“Writing is medicine. It is an appropriate antidote to injury. It is an appropriate companion for any difficult change.”

— Julia Cameron

Writing possesses a healing quality that is often underestimated.

Quote 11

“Journal what you love, what you hate, what’s in your head, what’s important. Journaling organizes your thoughts; allows you to see things in a concrete way that otherwise you might not see. Focus on what you think you need to find in your art.”

— Kay Walkingstick

The advantages of journaling are numerous, including the ability to clarify our thoughts.

Quote 12

“I never wrote things down to remember; I always wrote things down so I could forget.”

— Matthew McConaughey

This profound reflection highlights a unique aspect of journaling: the freedom to let go without the obligation to revisit our past.

The first video, "Inspiration for Keeping a Motivational Quotes Journal | Lettering Inspiration," provides creative ideas for enhancing your journaling experience. Watch to discover techniques that can elevate your writing practice.