Guided Journal
Do you do this too?
I’ve been keeping a journal for many years. I named it “The Weaver” because it’s where I record everything my everyday life is woven from: decisions, commitments — especially the ones I make to myself — events, fears, little joys, and dreams.
I like drawing and coloring. It’s a time when everything around me seems to matter less, and I can focus on the here and now. Once I’ve written everything down, before I close my journal, a drawing almost always appears on the page. I like that moment of wondering: will this color work, is this line really needed?
If you keep a journal and enjoy drawing, you know what I mean. And if you don’t — give it a try. It’s worth it.
I wish I had kept journals back when the dogs were running around the yard. I wish that, besides weighing them, noting how much they had eaten and how they were feeling, I had also written down those ordinary moments — sometimes funny ones, with expressions that could say more than the best comedian’s joke.
And that is exactly where the idea for this journal came from. I wanted it to have plenty of space for writing and drawing, as well as quotes from my book and stickers to color in. After all, you do not always have an idea for a drawing of your own, and sometimes you simply want to slow down for a while and color something. The stickers will be inspired by situations described in the book.
I think this will be the kind of journal that simply feels good to write in. What do you think?
The journal will be available for purchase — hopefully — by the end of October, so it won’t be long now.
Above, I’ve shown a few sample pages so you can see what the journal will look like inside. I also thought that perhaps you have an idea or a wish and would like something else to be included in this journal.
If so, write to me and tell me what it would be and why. I’ll be happy to consider your suggestion!
Contact me through the contact form.
Will you create this journal with me? I’m looking forward to your suggestions — I’m genuinely curious to hear them.
Behind every quote and every illustration you’ll find in this journal is a story — a moment drawn from real-life experiences described in my book. If you’d like to discover the stories behind these quotes and illustrations and learn more about the dogs, people, and moments that inspired them, you’ll find a link below that will take you directly to the book.
