#JournalChat Live 4/5/12 Topic: Your Journaling: When You Hurt

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Enjoy your #journaling for bright spots and humor in the hard times; and don't forget to refresh yourself. :) #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:15pm via HootSuite

Enjoy your #journaling for bright spots and humor in the hard times; and don't forget to refresh yourself. :) #JournalChat

JournalChat4:14pm via HootSuite

Thanks for joining me today on #JournalChat Live as we discussed Your #Journaling: When You Hurt

DawnHerring4:14pm via HootSuite

Thanks for joining me today on #JournalChat Live as we discussed Your #Journaling: When You Hurt

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That wraps up this edition of #JournalChat Live; join us next week, 4/12/12, 5 EST/2 PST;#Journaling topic to be announced.

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ow.ly/a6SXA If you are interested in my writing services, please see my LinkedIn profile page.#Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:12pm via HootSuite

ow.ly/a6SW2 If you are interested in my writing services, please see my LinkedIn profile page.#Journaling #JournalChat

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@mscator I'm glad you like that, Leia. I felt it wouldn't have the proper conclusion without sharing such good news! :) #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:11pm via HootSuite

@mscator I'm glad you like that, Leia. I felt it wouldn't have the proper conclusion without sharing such good news! :) #JournalChat

JournalChat4:10pm via HootSuite

#Journaling is one of the best methods I know to get a better result for your day, time, life. It's well worth the investment. #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:10pm via HootSuite

#Journaling is one of the best methods I know to get a better result for your day, time, life. It's well worth the investment. #JournalChat

mscator4:09pm via TweetDeck

@JournalChat You saved the happy ending for last. :) Good job, Dawn. #JournalChat

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Special thanks to Heather Shellen @hshellen for her fab post: #Journaling Find Joy in the Hardest Times #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:08pm via HootSuite

Special thanks to Heather Shellen @hshellen for her fab post: #Journaling Find Joy in the Hardest Times #JournalChat

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Heather does have a seriously happy result to her struggle: Her sweet little boy! Love that kind of life experience, right?? :) #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:06pm via HootSuite

Heather does have a seriously happy result to her struggle: Her sweet little boy! Love that kind of life experience, right?? :) #JournalChat

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ow.ly/a6Sxl My #newblogpost: Every Little Bit.Sometimes it just takes a little bit to make progress in our dark times. #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:04pm via HootSuite

ow.ly/a6SuM My #newblogpost: Every Little Bit.Sometimes it just takes a little bit to make progress in our dark times. #JournalChat

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@kaizenjournal Welcome to #JournalChat Live, Dolly. Thanks for the RT. :)

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ow.ly/a6SpA Sign up for #RefreshJournal for a fresh perspective on a difficult situation.#Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:01pm via HootSuite

ow.ly/a6SlX Sign up for #RefreshJournal for a fresh perspective on a difficult situation.#Journaling #JournalChat

kaizenjournal4:01pm via HootSuite

RT @JournalChat: #Journaling is a great practice for good times, hard times, fun times, and joyous times. Each one matters. #JournalChat

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ow.ly/a6ShP Here are some great #Journaling#prompts to help you find the bright spots and humor in your dark times. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:59pm via HootSuite

ow.ly/a6SfO Here are some great #Journaling#prompts to help you find the bright spots and humor in your dark times. #JournalChat

JournalChat3:57pm via HootSuite

#Journaling is a great practice for good times, hard times, fun times, and joyous times. Each one matters. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:57pm via HootSuite

#Journaling is a great practice for good times, hard times, fun times, and joyous times. Each one matters. #JournalChat

JournalChat3:55pm via HootSuite

As Leia mentioned earlier, #Journaling gives us a written documentary of our life experience, no matter what it may be. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:55pm via HootSuite

As Leia mentioned earlier, #Journaling gives us a written documentary of our life experience, no matter what it may be. #JournalChat

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@delisacarnegie Thanks for the RT, Delisa. Good to see you. :) Welcome to #JournalChat Live. :)

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I think Heather is a wonderful example of how#Journaling can really help bring you out of dark places. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:53pm via HootSuite

I think Heather is a wonderful example of how#Journaling can really help bring you out of dark places. #JournalChat

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Heather explains that each time she spends#Journaling, the more healing she experiences.#JournalChat

DawnHerring3:53pm via HootSuite

Heather explains that each time she spends#Journaling, the more healing she experiences.#JournalChat

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I also keep dream, spiritual, note taking, and art journals. I will find a place to put all of my experiences in one of them! #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:51pm via HootSuite

I also keep dream, spiritual, note taking, and art journals. I will find a place to put all of my experiences in one of them! #JournalChat

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RT @mscator: @DawnHerring 60 journals, Dawn. THAT is impressive, BTW. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:50pm via HootSuite

RT @mscator: @DawnHerring 60 journals, Dawn. THAT is impressive, BTW. #JournalChat

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@mscator Oh, I just love it, Leia. I run out of room to put them. ;) That's just personal ones. I have others besides. #JournalChat

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We need to be gentle and sensitive toward ourselves and not push too hard before we're ready to express our pain. #Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:48pm via HootSuite

We need to be gentle and sensitive toward ourselves and not push too hard before we're ready to express our pain. #Journaling #JournalChat

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Heather does point out that there are parts to her struggle she still hasn't journaled about yet; too painful. #Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:48pm via HootSuite

Heather does point out that there are parts to her struggle she still hasn't journaled about yet; too painful. #Journaling #JournalChat

mscator3:47pm via TweetDeck

@DawnHerring 60 journals, Dawn. THAT is impressive, BTW. #JournalChat

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@mscator Good advice, Leia; I agree. :)#JournalChat

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@RickWolff You know, Rick, you're not the 1st person to think that; but Everyone's life and point of view deserves ink. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:45pm via HootSuite

@RickWolff You know, Rick, you're not the 1st person to think that; but Everyone's life and point of view deserves ink. #JournalChat

mscator3:44pm via TweetDeck

@RickWolff Man up, Rick. You ain't boring. Put aside 5 minutes a day. You won't be sorry. It'll fuel your creativity & blog. #JournalChat

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RT @mscator: Writing essential to healing & survival. + great documentary. #JournalChat

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RT @mscator: Would never have gotten through my cancer year w/out my journal; #JournalChat

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@mscator Yes, #Journaling is the perfect way to have a record of our experience, especially to look back on/to share. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:42pm via HootSuite

@mscator Yes, #Journaling is the perfect way to have a record of our experience, especially to look back on/to share. #JournalChat

RickWolff3:42pm via TweetChat

Choke = (better wording) my life is boring. I'm bored journaling it. #journalchat

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@mscator That is awesome, Leia. So glad it was of such great help/value to you; Glad you're ok, too!!#JournalChat #Journaling

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I think the last thing we think of when we struggle is fun, right? That's why #Journaling can be so valuable. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:40pm via HootSuite

I think the last thing we think of when we struggle is fun, right? That's why #Journaling can be so valuable. #JournalChat

mscator3:40pm via TweetDeck

Would never have gotten through my cancer year w/out my journal; Writing essential to healing & survival. + great documentary. #JournalChat

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#Journaling can help us see when we are imbalanced in our perspective in difficult circumstances. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:39pm via HootSuite

#Journaling can help us see when we are imbalanced in our perspective in difficult circumstances. #JournalChat

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#Journaling is a process of discovery; putting thoughts on the page that can often surprise us with insight/wisdom & even fun! #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:39pm via HootSuite

#Journaling is a process of discovery; putting thoughts on the page that can often surprise us with insight/wisdom & even fun! #JournalChat

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@RickWolff Heather is the writer of our #Journalingresource for today's #JournalChat Live:ow.ly/a6QUs

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@RickWolff Can you clarify what you mean by 'choke'? Writer's block? Hesitation? even Fear? The page can require courage. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:36pm via HootSuite

@RickWolff Can you clarify what you mean by 'choke'? Writer's block? Hesitation? even Fear? The page can require courage. #JournalChat

RickWolff3:35pm via TweetChat

Forgive me: Who's Heather? #journalchat

JournalChat3:35pm via HootSuite

Folks are welcome to share how their personal#Journaling has helped them to find bright spots/humor in their life struggles. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:35pm via HootSuite

Folks are welcome to share how their personal#Journaling has helped them to find bright spots/humor in their life struggles. #JournalChat

RickWolff3:34pm via TweetChat

The more serious it is, the more I choke. When I blog next, it will be to gain business. No time to self-express. #journalchat

JournalChat3:34pm via HootSuite

One of the benefits of #Journaling is discovering aspects of struggle, even the humorous, as you express your pov on the pg. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:34pm via HootSuite

One of the benefits of #Journaling is discovering aspects of struggle, even the humorous, as you express your pov on the pg. #JournalChat

JournalChat3:33pm via HootSuite

@RickWolff Do you find it better for you to write more seriously with blogging vs. doing so with personal #Journaling? #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:33pm via HootSuite

@RickWolff Do you find it better for you to write more seriously with blogging vs. doing so with personal #Journaling? #JournalChat

JournalChat3:32pm via HootSuite

@RickWolff Blogging to me is different from#Journaling since it is a public writing venue. It's a personal choice to blog. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:32pm via HootSuite

@RickWolff Blogging to me is different from#Journaling since it is a public writing venue. It's a personal choice to blog. #JournalChat

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A point Heather makes also: she find surprising humor in her struggles. #Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:31pm via HootSuite

A point Heather makes also: she find surprising humor in her struggles. #Journaling #JournalChat

RickWolff3:29pm via TweetChat

I want to blog seriously sometime, & practice regular writing. You're nowhere if you don't blog, right? #journalchat

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I find it comforting to know I'll be recording my struggles on the page; it helps relieve stress and gives a new perspective. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:29pm via HootSuite

I find it comforting to know I'll be recording my struggles on the page; it helps relieve stress and gives a new perspective. #JournalChat

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@RickWolff Why do you think you go without the journaling, Rick? Is it an obligation, not needed as frequently? #JournalChat

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#Journaling can be just the healing balm to help us not feel overwhelmed in trying times. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:26pm via HootSuite

#Journaling can be just the healing balm to help us not feel overwhelmed in trying times. #JournalChat

RickWolff3:25pm via TweetChat

Also the issue of frequency/habit. I go weeks betw posts. Even tho my app prompts me every AM.#journalchat

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She discovered this realization through the#Journaling process, which can be vital to anyone's experience. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:25pm via HootSuite

She discovered this realization through the#Journaling process, which can be vital to anyone's experience. #JournalChat

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Heather shares: "I began to realize that there were actually beams of light even amidst my darkest days." #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:24pm via HootSuite

Heather shares: "I began to realize that there were actually beams of light even amidst my darkest days." #JournalChat #Journaling

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But our journals can be a resource of great courage and personal insight if we can work out the privacy details. #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:23pm via HootSuite

But our journals can be a resource of great courage and personal insight if we can work out the privacy details. #JournalChat #Journaling

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It can be hard to know what to include on the page when dealing with a difficult circumstance.#Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:23pm via HootSuite

It can be hard to know what to include on the page when dealing with a difficult circumstance.#Journaling #JournalChat

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@RickWolff Some folks manage to find a way to protect their privacy whether on the computer or with pen/paper. #Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:22pm via HootSuite

@RickWolff Some folks manage to find a way to protect their privacy whether on the computer or with pen/paper. #Journaling #JournalChat

JournalChat3:21pm via HootSuite

@RickWolff I understand, Rick. Many folks struggle with issue of how much to divulge on the pg for privacy issues. #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:21pm via HootSuite

@RickWolff I understand, Rick. Many folks struggle with issue of how much to divulge on the pg for privacy issues. #JournalChat #Journaling

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@jesskristie Thanks for the RT, Jess; Welcome to#JournalChat Live. :)

RickWolff3:19pm via TweetChat

Veen journaling since Jan. never deep enough to talk about problems. Trying to keep it light. Don't know who'll read it. #journalchat

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@SpiresMedia Hey, Mara, Welcome to#JournalChat Live; great to see you. :)

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And sometimes, we even find light in those dark points, which is why our difficult experiences are worth the page. #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:18pm via HootSuite

And sometimes, we even find light in those dark points, which is why our difficult experiences are worth the page. #JournalChat #Journaling

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Leia has a good point; often the negatives in a difficult situation have something to show us to give us insight. #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:17pm via HootSuite

Leia has a good point; often the negatives in a difficult situation have something to show us to give us insight. #JournalChat #Journaling

SpiresMedia3:17pm via Twitter for iPad

@JournalChat hi there...im checkin in for#JournalChat :)

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@mscator Welcome back, Leia; Great to see you as usual. :)) #JournalChat Yes, they often do, don't they? #Journaling

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RT @mscator: Have found those things you "run away from" follow you until you confront it.#JournalChat

DawnHerring3:15pm via HootSuite

RT @mscator: Have found those things you "run away from" follow you until you confront it.#JournalChat

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But with the negatives of any difficult circumstance, there will always be the positives we don't want to forget. #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:15pm via HootSuite

But with the negatives of any difficult circumstance, there will always be the positives we don't want to forget. #JournalChat #Journaling

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@RickWolff I'm referring to myself and all those who are reading and/ or contributing to#JournalChat Live.

mscator3:14pm via TweetDeck

Have found those things you "run away from" follow you until you confront it. #JournalChat

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There are going to be negative experiences we may not want to divulge on the page, ones we prefer to forget. #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:12pm via HootSuite

There are going to be negative experiences we may not want to divulge on the page, ones we prefer to forget. #JournalChat #Journaling

RickWolff3:12pm via TweetChat

Who's we? You and me? #journalchat

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@RickWolff Welcome to #JournalChat Live for all things #Journaling, Rick. How are you? We're discussing Journaling when you hurt.

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It might occur to you when you struggle with a difficult issue, Why do I want to relive it on the page? #Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:10pm via HootSuite

It might occur to you when you struggle with a difficult issue, Why do I want to relive it on the page? #Journaling #JournalChat

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Before Heather began to journal her experience, she hesitated, not wanting to relive her struggles yet again. #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:09pm via HootSuite

Before Heather began to journal her experience, she hesitated, not wanting to relive her struggles yet again. #JournalChat #Journaling

RickWolff3:08pm via TweetChat

Is this happening now? What is all this?#journalchat

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#Journaling can often be the practice we can turn to when we are struggling with difficult life circumstances. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:07pm via HootSuite

#Journaling can often be the practice we can turn to when we are struggling with difficult life circumstances. #JournalChat

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She later struggles with this issue and looks to#Journaling to heal from this very difficult time.#JournalChat

DawnHerring3:07pm via HootSuite

She later struggles with this issue and looks to#Journaling to heal from this very difficult time.#JournalChat

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Heather shares her story of having a great life with one missing element: children. #Journaling#JournalChat

DawnHerring3:06pm via HootSuite

Heather shares her story of having a great life with one missing element: children. #Journaling#JournalChat

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Our topic is Your #Journaling: When You Hurt (finding the bright spots and even humor in difficult times) #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:05pm via HootSuite

Our topic is Your #Journaling: When You Hurt (finding the bright spots and even humor in difficult times) #JournalChat

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ow.ly/a6Oi7 Our #Journaling resource is Journaling Finds Joy in the Hardest Times by Heather Shellen @hshellen #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:04pm via HootSuite

ow.ly/a6Obn Our #Journaling resource is Journaling Finds Joy in the Hardest Times by Heather Shellen @hshellen #JournalChat

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I recommend tweetdeck, hootsuite, ortweetchat.com to follow along; be sure to use#JournalChat as hashtag in your tweet. #Journaling

DawnHerring3:03pm via HootSuite

I recommend tweetdeck, hootsuite, ortweetchat.com to follow along; be sure to use#JournalChat as hashtag in your tweet. #Journaling

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If you follow both @DawnHerring and @JournalChat, there will be some double postings.#Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:02pm via HootSuite

If you follow both @DawnHerring and @JournalChat, there will be some double postings.#Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:01pm via HootSuite

I am Dawn Herring, your host and avid journal keeper of 28 years with 60 journals filled. I am passionate about #Journaling. #JournalChat

JournalChat3:00pm via HootSuite

Welcome to this edition of #JournalChat Live for all things #Journaling.

DawnHerring3:00pm via HootSuite

Welcome to this edition of #JournalChat Live for all things #Journaling.