On the surface, it's exactly what you think it is-
A group of people gathered over Zoom, journaling together.
And while it IS that, it's also so much more.
When we journal together, we start in the same place, with the same journal prompt.
I share the prompt, set my timer, and for the next 5, 10, 15 minutes, it's our opportunity to dive in and explore.
In whatever way feels best to us, in whatever direction we choose to go, we get to go on our own journey.
When time is up, we come back together and have a chance to share out where we've been
And what our experience was like.
While no one is ever required to share, and no one is ever expected to read what they wrote in their journals,
This is where the magic happens.
We talk about what we thought of as we journaled, if the prompt was challenging for us and why.
We share highlights of what we've discovered.
As we share, we reinforce what we've learned and have further insights.
As others share, we make new connections and deepen our understanding.
I've seen eyes light up, gears start turning, pens start scribbling.
And group members say things like,
“THAT'S what I was trying to say!”
“I've never thought of it that way!”
“I thought I was the only one who felt like that!”
Together, we help each other learn and grow, to find our answers faster.
And, along the way, we build beautiful connections with each other.
At the end of the session, we know we're not alone. That we are in this together.
That we are all just walking each other home.
Magic✨ is the only way to describe it.
And goodness knows we need more magic in our lives.
If you’re curious about how Social Journaling can help breathe some new life into your journaling practice,
Or if you want to connect with some amazing people at a surprisingly deep level,
We invite you to join us.