I just recently found your channel through Ivy's small witchy creators video. I've been enjoying watching your past work. 🙂 I recently started keeping a commonplace book, along with my journal. I carry the commonplace book with me everywhere. I keep all kinds of inspiration, knowledge, (mundane and magickal) intuitive hits, manifestations, spell ideas etc in there. I'm just loving it! For example, your ideas on consecrating my journal went into my commonplace book, along with where the information came from. I find I only want to journal when I'm upset for processing purposes or when I'm working through specific prompts. I've tried to keep a daily journal many times but find it too ...structured...maybe? However, I'm always looking for tidbits to put in my commonplace book. Podcasts, UA-cam, personal epiphanies, movies, something my child said that meant something to me....all of it! It has been such a fun and enjoyable experience keeping it.
Welcome! ✨ I'm glad you're enjoying my videos - that means a lot to me! I've never heard of the commonplace book. That sounds like a good idea! For someone like me that's always forgetting things, I could probably benefit from keeping one with me lol my journal tends to be a lot of divination, spell information, and such. With my personal journal, it's usually bullet points, short sentences and phrases, or long free-writing exercises for multiple reasons. I try not to let my perfectionism get in the way of the purpose of journaling lol
I love using different color pens to journal. I esp. like Papermate pens because they give a drag that ball point pens don't - it slows down my hand and I can read my writing! (well, most of the time). I never thought about consecrating pens & my journal but that I will today. That was an interesting point that it will help me remember to use it more. That makes a lot of sense. So, I am also going to consecrate my vitamins today, so I am more aware of remembering to take those. Thank you for telling me about Finch. I needed a reminder app and this one is really fun. I am going to use it to remember to meditate
Colored pens are the best! 🌈 I never thought about the drag on the page slowing me down... that may be a reason I like them, too 😂 I'm glad you found my video inspirational and got something from it! Thank you for being here and watching!
I agree, keeping a record is so helpful in magical practice! I keep two, one that's a record of my spells and rituals, and another where I make observations on how things are changing in nature around me.
I have several journals. The main one is my everything. It’s everything I want and need in one and looks nothing like anyone’s else, which okay but it took me a long time to get comfortable with that fact. It’s okay to use what works and being okay with however that looks.
I tend to keep a few different journals, as well! Making it exactly your own is vital to keeping up the journaling habit, in my opinion. If you don't like it, it's no fun and you won't keep doing it. I'm glad you found a method that works for you! 💖
Love this...I knew I would not have time to write in my BoS after doing a tarot reading 2-weeks ago, so I just turned on my phone and did a video record. This worked SO well to write down later as I was able to go back and see my emotions and reactions at the time as well. Important and your view is very appreciated!
I do a lot of research and save it in digital documents. I am not that great at personal journaling, unless it is significant. I am working on a simple version of my grimoire with simple, easy, favorite, go to information. Grimoires just grow and evolve. The more I research, the more there is to know. Eventually I hope to find a strategy for more personal journaling that works for me, but not there yet!. **Smile**
Most of my research stays in digital format, too. It's easier for me that way. And you're right! Grimoires are meant to grow and evolve. I'm sure you'll find a strategy that works for you eventually, whatever that is. Happy journaling! 😊
Merry Meet, Megan. For self-care, here's a book you might enjoy. The Book of Sacred Baths - 52 Bathing Rituals to Revitalize Your Spirit by Paulette Kouffman Sherman, PsyD Enjoy! Blessed Be ~Rain
I love it so much 😂 it helps me remember to do things exactly like that - ya know, eat, hydrate, sleep, etc. It's perfect! Plus my little birb is cute, too
I journal/script every morning...I do main points as my mind goes a mile a minute and my hand can't keep up! LOL It is my favourite part of the day. I love these suggestions! I will incorporate the ritual/sacred space part for sure. I downloaded Finch, but it doesn't recognize your invite code.🤔
Main points is exactly what I prefer because otherwise... yeah, my hand can't keep up with my brain 😂 I'm glad you liked the video! I did double check my Finch code and it looks right. Hopefully, it was just a little glitch and it works now. If you want me to add you to mine, you can leave your Finch code here or send me a DM/email/etc. and I'll add you to mine!
I just recently found your channel through Ivy's small witchy creators video. I've been enjoying watching your past work. 🙂 I recently started keeping a commonplace book, along with my journal. I carry the commonplace book with me everywhere. I keep all kinds of inspiration, knowledge, (mundane and magickal) intuitive hits, manifestations, spell ideas etc in there. I'm just loving it! For example, your ideas on consecrating my journal went into my commonplace book, along with where the information came from. I find I only want to journal when I'm upset for processing purposes or when I'm working through specific prompts. I've tried to keep a daily journal many times but find it too ...structured...maybe? However, I'm always looking for tidbits to put in my commonplace book. Podcasts, UA-cam, personal epiphanies, movies, something my child said that meant something to me....all of it! It has been such a fun and enjoyable experience keeping it.
Welcome! ✨ I'm glad you're enjoying my videos - that means a lot to me! I've never heard of the commonplace book. That sounds like a good idea! For someone like me that's always forgetting things, I could probably benefit from keeping one with me lol my journal tends to be a lot of divination, spell information, and such. With my personal journal, it's usually bullet points, short sentences and phrases, or long free-writing exercises for multiple reasons. I try not to let my perfectionism get in the way of the purpose of journaling lol
I love using different color pens to journal. I esp. like Papermate pens because they give a drag that ball point pens don't - it slows down my hand and I can read my writing! (well, most of the time). I never thought about consecrating pens & my journal but that I will today. That was an interesting point that it will help me remember to use it more. That makes a lot of sense. So, I am also going to consecrate my vitamins today, so I am more aware of remembering to take those. Thank you for telling me about Finch. I needed a reminder app and this one is really fun. I am going to use it to remember to meditate
Colored pens are the best! 🌈 I never thought about the drag on the page slowing me down... that may be a reason I like them, too 😂 I'm glad you found my video inspirational and got something from it! Thank you for being here and watching!
Not me literally already updating Finch when you brought it up… 🤣
haha great minds! 😅
I agree, keeping a record is so helpful in magical practice! I keep two, one that's a record of my spells and rituals, and another where I make observations on how things are changing in nature around me.
That observation journal sounds like a good idea. I might have to do something like that, too!
I have several journals. The main one is my everything. It’s everything I want and need in one and looks nothing like anyone’s else, which okay but it took me a long time to get comfortable with that fact. It’s okay to use what works and being okay with however that looks.
I tend to keep a few different journals, as well! Making it exactly your own is vital to keeping up the journaling habit, in my opinion. If you don't like it, it's no fun and you won't keep doing it. I'm glad you found a method that works for you! 💖
The tree of life in the back ground is so pretty!
Thank you! I actually custom make those in my shop 😊
Love this...I knew I would not have time to write in my BoS after doing a tarot reading 2-weeks ago, so I just turned on my phone and did a video record. This worked SO well to write down later as I was able to go back and see my emotions and reactions at the time as well. Important and your view is very appreciated!
That's such a great idea 👏 Love it!
I do a lot of research and save it in digital documents. I am not that great at personal journaling, unless it is significant. I am working on a simple version of my grimoire with simple, easy, favorite, go to information. Grimoires just grow and evolve. The more I research, the more there is to know. Eventually I hope to find a strategy for more personal journaling that works for me, but not there yet!. **Smile**
Most of my research stays in digital format, too. It's easier for me that way. And you're right! Grimoires are meant to grow and evolve. I'm sure you'll find a strategy that works for you eventually, whatever that is. Happy journaling! 😊
Thanks for the video! I was just thinking I have to start journaling on a regular basis. This video is so perfectly timed!
You're very welcome! I'm glad it was helpful 😊
Great video and awesome ideas!
Thank you! 🥰
Merry Meet, Megan. For self-care, here's a book you might enjoy. The Book of Sacred Baths - 52 Bathing Rituals to Revitalize Your Spirit by Paulette Kouffman Sherman, PsyD Enjoy! Blessed Be ~Rain
Hello! Thank you for the book recommendation - I'll check it out!
Finch! I love that stupid birb app. I almost hate how well it works at making my brain want to do the taking care of the my meat-mech that i suck at
I love it so much 😂 it helps me remember to do things exactly like that - ya know, eat, hydrate, sleep, etc. It's perfect! Plus my little birb is cute, too
Thank you so much😊.
You're welcome 😊
I journal/script every morning...I do main points as my mind goes a mile a minute and my hand can't keep up! LOL It is my favourite part of the day. I love these suggestions! I will incorporate the ritual/sacred space part for sure. I downloaded Finch, but it doesn't recognize your invite code.🤔
Main points is exactly what I prefer because otherwise... yeah, my hand can't keep up with my brain 😂 I'm glad you liked the video! I did double check my Finch code and it looks right. Hopefully, it was just a little glitch and it works now. If you want me to add you to mine, you can leave your Finch code here or send me a DM/email/etc. and I'll add you to mine!