29/10/2025
Most mornings, I begin my journaling practice with a paragraph of gratitude. Writing down what I’m thankful for helps me shift out of my busy mind and into my heart, where I can connect with my higher power—God, or what some might call that still, quiet inner voice. In those moments, I ask questions and simply listen, allowing the answers to flow through my pen onto the page. Each time, I am amazed at the love, encouragement, and clarity that comes.
Lately, though, I had several looming deadlines. Instead of journaling, I went straight to the computer, telling myself I would get to it later. But “later” never came. Days slipped by without journaling—or my gratitude list—and I began to notice the effects. My body grew tired and achy, my joints stiff, and a sharp pain settled over my right temple. Since I rarely get headaches, I knew it was more than physical. My mind was caught in worry and fear, and my body was carrying the weight of it.
If you’d like to learn more about how to release stress and physical pain through journaling, gratitude, and letting go, visit my blog: "Cultivating Gratitude: The Power of Thanksgiving in Everyday Life." http://bit.ly/47jMaAp
