I have a new book bound in grey tweed called The Five Minute Journal. Every morning it asks, what would make today great? Then, what am I grateful for? Every evening it asks, what did I learn today? The answers are meant to be short; the lines for replies are miniscule. I like that.
Lindsay, I do not need another thing in my kitchen. The cupboards are already too full. But, I've just felt myself do the mental shifting necessary to fit in a pair of 6" cake pans. This tiny dessert is wonderfully inviting! As is the journaling. I've been reconsidering my [irregular] journal-keeping habits as a result of more than one Substack friend ('tis the season?) but still haven't dipped back in. The closest I ever came to daily journaling was when I took myself through The Artist's Way. But, I have a close, local friend who journals prolifically. For her, it becomes a form of meditation, which I much admire. I wonder why many of us are resistant or inconsistent? Shouldn't it be something we are eager to do?
I've learned it takes me weeks, months, years for something to really become part of my routine. So far these short answers are working for me, it's not overwhelming or time consuming when I'm tired. I like having a place to corral my thoughts in a tidy place. I used to do morning pages (the artist's way) before I had kids, and it was so freeing, and loose, and interesting to see what came up. I can't see it happening in this 'season' of my life though... tiny answers are working for me now!
That's what "they" tell us about most goals, right? To break them into manageable, attainable chunks? Tiny answers seem like one way to do that. And I love the reminder of life having seasons. Practices come and go. Available time and attention waxes and wanes. Thanks, Lindsay!
I love how journaling led you to make cake, that sounds like my kind of journal 🤩 I’m very averse to journaling have some kind of mental block with it. Have you found you can keep up the habit?
I would love to see Auntie Amy's dollshouses, but unfortunately the link took me to somewhere else entirely - but always a bonus, the writing was enjoyable.
And I love the sound of your journal. Isn't journalling hard? I find Substack easier!
The Hummingbird Cake may be a must try. Almost everything you detail, Lindsay, thus far has been a must try and invariably an 'Oh Yum! Will make THAT again.
Lindsay, I do not need another thing in my kitchen. The cupboards are already too full. But, I've just felt myself do the mental shifting necessary to fit in a pair of 6" cake pans. This tiny dessert is wonderfully inviting! As is the journaling. I've been reconsidering my [irregular] journal-keeping habits as a result of more than one Substack friend ('tis the season?) but still haven't dipped back in. The closest I ever came to daily journaling was when I took myself through The Artist's Way. But, I have a close, local friend who journals prolifically. For her, it becomes a form of meditation, which I much admire. I wonder why many of us are resistant or inconsistent? Shouldn't it be something we are eager to do?
I've learned it takes me weeks, months, years for something to really become part of my routine. So far these short answers are working for me, it's not overwhelming or time consuming when I'm tired. I like having a place to corral my thoughts in a tidy place. I used to do morning pages (the artist's way) before I had kids, and it was so freeing, and loose, and interesting to see what came up. I can't see it happening in this 'season' of my life though... tiny answers are working for me now!
That's what "they" tell us about most goals, right? To break them into manageable, attainable chunks? Tiny answers seem like one way to do that. And I love the reminder of life having seasons. Practices come and go. Available time and attention waxes and wanes. Thanks, Lindsay!
Love the journaling and the hummingbird cake.. exotic and delicious. Perfect with tea/ coffee x
Will go back to see dollhouses, as link took me to another Lindsey:)
ah that link! so weird. I have fixed it online but it won't show in inboxes. I will add a fixed link in the next letter. they're so fun to look at!
xo
I love how journaling led you to make cake, that sounds like my kind of journal 🤩 I’m very averse to journaling have some kind of mental block with it. Have you found you can keep up the habit?
I am on day 11! the tiny spaces for answers is helpful, much easier than a big, blank page. I'll keep you posted on how long I last! xo
I would love to see Auntie Amy's dollshouses, but unfortunately the link took me to somewhere else entirely - but always a bonus, the writing was enjoyable.
And I love the sound of your journal. Isn't journalling hard? I find Substack easier!
The Hummingbird Cake may be a must try. Almost everything you detail, Lindsay, thus far has been a must try and invariably an 'Oh Yum! Will make THAT again.
Thank you.
on my Prue what a weird trick the internet played on me! Link should be all fixed now. whew! xo
and yes, substack is easier! one big colourful journal.
The dollshouse rooms are beautiful.