#JournalChat Live 9/27/12 Topic: Your Journaling: Great Expectations

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@EnneaJoycelyn It's my pleasure, Joycelyn. Thanks much for joining us! #JournalChat

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RT @EnneaJoycelyn: @JournalChat It's been very enjoyable and informative once again, Dawn. Thank you. #Journaling #JournalChat

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Enjoy your #Journaling for authenticity and learn from your critic, and don't forget to refresh yourself!#JournalChat

DawnHerring4:23pm via HootSuite

Enjoy your #Journaling for authenticity and learn from your critic, and don't forget to refresh yourself!#JournalChat

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That wraps up this edition of #JournalChat Live; join us next week, 10/4, 5 EST/2 PST; #Journaling topic to be announced.

DawnHerring4:22pm via HootSuite

That wraps up this edition of #JournalChat Live; join us next week, 10/4, 5 EST/2 PST; #Journaling topic to be announced.

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ow.ly/e3cJW Special Thanks to @stacyvajta for her post on The Inner Critic & for joining us today on#JournalChat Live. #Journaling

DawnHerring4:21pm via HootSuite

ow.ly/e3cGc Special Thanks to @stacyvajta for her post on The Inner Critic & for joining us today on#JournalChat Live. #Journaling

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ow.ly/e3czS To learn more about me and my dimensions...#JournalChat #Journaling

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ow.ly/e3cy6 To learn more about me and my dimensions...#JournalChat #Journaling

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ow.ly/e3cuO If you would like a transcript of today's#JournalChat Live, subscribe! :) #Journaling

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ow.ly/e3crq #RefreshJournal can help give you that edge with the inner critic with a fresh perspective. #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring4:17pm via HootSuite

ow.ly/e3cp4 #RefreshJournal can help give you that edge with the inner critic with a fresh perspective. #JournalChat #Journaling

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RT @JournalChat: RT @JournalChat: ow.ly/e3co7Are your To Do's Competing for your attention or are they complementing each other? #JournalChat # ...

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ow.ly/e3co7 Are your To Do's Competing for your attention or are they complementing each other?#JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring4:16pm via HootSuite

ow.ly/e3ckZ Are your To Do's Competing for your attention or are they complementing each other?#JournalChat #Journaling

stacyvajta4:15pm via TweetChat

@EnneaJoycelyn Thanks! Keep on exploring :)#journalchat

stacyvajta4:14pm via TweetChat

Here's to #journaling! #journalchat

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ow.ly/e3c9D Sometimes a #Journaling #Promptcan help us discern the critic's voice from our authentic one. #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:13pm via HootSuite

ow.ly/e3c7X Sometimes a #Journaling #Promptcan help us discern the critic's voice from our authentic one. #JournalChat

EnneaJoycelyn4:13pm via TweetChat

@stacyvajta Great to hear your ideas about working with the Inner Critic! Thanks. #JournalChat

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@stacyvajta It has been a pleasure and profitable!#JournalChat

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@stacyvajta Thanks so much for joining us today on#JournalChat Live, Stacy; it was a delight to have you!

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@OutOTWhirlwind Well put. #JournalChat

stacyvajta4:11pm via TweetChat

I have to skedattle. But this was fun to chat and THANKS for exploring your inner critic through my post :) #journalchat

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@OutOTWhirlwind And that's what #Journaling is terrific for; helping us find the truth within.#JournalChat

OutOTWhirlwind4:10pm via web

it's the tail not the dog. #JournalChat

OutOTWhirlwind4:09pm via web

the energy is valuable but not at truth. it's for us to discern what is wanted within that. #JournalChat

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@stacyvajta I so agree, Stacy. There are so many aspects/dimensions of life and they are all important to listen to. #Journalchat

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RT @stacyvajta: My thinking...every aspect of us is of equal importance. All voices need to be hear to create transformation. #journalchat

DawnHerring4:08pm via HootSuite

RT @stacyvajta: My thinking...every aspect of us is of equal importance. All voices need to be hear to create transformation. #journalchat

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I think creating new authentic boundaries and agreements w/ our inner critic is vitally important for a healthful life. #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:08pm via HootSuite

I think creating new authentic boundaries and agreements w/ our inner critic is vitally important for a healthful life. #JournalChat

OutOTWhirlwind4:08pm via web

@JournalChat the energy of the inner critic and its motives. #JournalChat

stacyvajta4:07pm via TweetChat

My thinking...every aspect of us is of equal importance. All voices need to be hear to create transformation. #journalchat

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@stacyvajta Exactly. And that's an awesome place to be. #JournalChat

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@OutOTWhirlwind What energy? Can you clarify?#JournalChat

stacyvajta4:04pm via TweetChat

When we flip our inner critic's behavior to allow more acceptance or to what get's us to a "yes" we find empowerment #journalchat

OutOTWhirlwind4:03pm via web

@JournalChat, you give that energy form too much important. you may want to stop doing that :)#JournalChat

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@OutOTWhirlwind Thanks so much for joining us today, Michael. #JournalChat

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@stacyvajta Especially when we find out that it would work toward personal empowerment. #JournalChat

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RT @stacyvajta: When we uncover our inner critic's motive, it can be life changing #journalchat

DawnHerring4:02pm via HootSuite

RT @stacyvajta: When we uncover our inner critic's motive, it can be life changing #journalchat

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@OutOTWhirlwind Probably because we're afraid of what it will say; that we won't be able to tackle it without challenge. #JournalChat

EnneaJoycelyn4:01pm via TweetChat

RT @stacyvajta: When we uncover our inner critics motive, it can be life changing #JournalChat

OutOTWhirlwind4:01pm via web

must go, wonderful dialogue once again. chat next Thursday. #JournalChat

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RT @OutOTWhirlwind: our take on it is we don't want to engage our inner critic, we want put it in its place, dissapate it. #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:01pm via HootSuite

RT @OutOTWhirlwind: our take on it is we don't want to engage our inner critic, we want put it in its place, dissapate it. #JournalChat

stacyvajta4:01pm via TweetChat

Awareness is key...always. #journalchat

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Stacy, you share that Awareness is key. #Journalinghelps to initiate that awareness so we know our authentic expectations. #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:00pm via HootSuite

Stacy, you share that Awareness is key. #Journalinghelps to initiate that awareness so we know our authentic expectations. #JournalChat

stacyvajta4:00pm via TweetChat

When we uncover our inner critic's motive, it can be life changing #journalchat

OutOTWhirlwind3:59pm via web

our take on it is we don't want to engage our inner critic, we want put it in its place, dissapate it.#JournalChat

JodyCalkins3:58pm via HootSuite

RT @DawnHerring: RT @DawnHerring: I love the idea of having a conversation with the inner critic in my journal and ask, OK, what's the deal?#JournalChat

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@stacyvajta I can imagine. But what we can learn can be truly amazing and revelatory! #JournalChat

EnneaJoycelyn3:58pm via TweetChat

RT @stacyvajta: @JournalChat My inner critic can be really chatty when asked, OK, whats the deal?!#JournalChat

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@stacyvajta Yes, they become our friend instead of our combatant! #JournalChat

EnneaJoycelyn3:57pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat Having a journal conversation has been the most useful way I've found of communicating with with my critic. #JournalChat

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Getting honest with ourselves in our journals can help us see what we really want and why and if it's good for us. #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:57pm via HootSuite

Getting honest with ourselves in our journals can help us see what we really want and why and if it's good for us. #JournalChat #Journaling

stacyvajta3:57pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat My inner critic can be really chatty when asked, OK, what's the deal?! #journalchat

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But then I can also ask myself about my own expectations of others and say, What the deal?#JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:56pm via HootSuite

But then I can also ask myself about my own expectations of others and say, What the deal?#JournalChat #Journaling

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I love the idea of having a conversation with the inner critic in my journal and ask, OK, what's the deal?#JournalChat

DawnHerring3:55pm via HootSuite

I love the idea of having a conversation with the inner critic in my journal and ask, OK, what's the deal?#JournalChat

stacyvajta3:55pm via TweetChat

It's interesting, when we work with our inner critic and listen, they tend to change their "personas"#journalchat

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RT @EnneaJoycelyn: If only I could implant spell-check into my fingertips! #JournalChat // ;)

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@EnneaJoycelyn That's a good point, Joycelyn.#Journaling helps us get clearer vision for ourselves and outside ourselves. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:53pm via HootSuite

@EnneaJoycelyn That's a good point, Joycelyn.#Journaling helps us get clearer vision for ourselves and outside ourselves. #JournalChat

EnneaJoycelyn3:53pm via TweetChat

If only I could implant spell-check into my fingertips!#JournalChat

stacyvajta3:53pm via TweetChat

RT @EnneaJoycelyn: @JournalChat If we cant see ourselves clearly, we probably cant see anyone else clerly, either. #journalchat

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@stacyvajta When we figure out what those are, we can remove those expectations and find contentment. #JournalChat

EnneaJoycelyn3:52pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat If we can't see ourselves clearly, we probably can't see anyone else clerly, either.#JournalChat

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RT @stacyvajta: Our expectation of others can stem from our own fears and inner criticisms #journalchat

DawnHerring3:52pm via HootSuite

RT @stacyvajta: Our expectation of others can stem from our own fears and inner criticisms #journalchat

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As we learn who we are authentically in our journals, we can determine what an authentic expectation can look like w/others. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:51pm via HootSuite

As we learn who we are authentically in our journals, we can determine what an authentic expectation can look like w/others. #JournalChat

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@EnneaJoycelyn Yes, they do, Joycelyn. Since if we expect something and don't get it, that kind spark all kinds of issues. #JournalChat

stacyvajta3:50pm via TweetChat

Our expectation of others can stem from our own fears and inner criticisms #journalchat

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RT @OutOTWhirlwind: journaling what isn't wanted, fixing it on the paper--then our higher self is free to discern. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:49pm via HootSuite

RT @OutOTWhirlwind: journaling what isn't wanted, fixing it on the paper--then our higher self is free to discern. #JournalChat

EnneaJoycelyn3:49pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat Right. Our expectations of ourselves are one thing, but our expectations of others need to be looked at, too. #JournalChat

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@stacyvajta You've outgrown what used to work and need to find a more authentic approach for right now.#JournalChat

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Another aspect of expectations is what we expect from others. Is what we expect reasonable? Good Q to ask. #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:48pm via HootSuite

Another aspect of expectations is what we expect from others. Is what we expect reasonable? Good Q to ask. #JournalChat #Journaling

OutOTWhirlwind3:48pm via web

journaling what isn't wanted, fixing it on the paper--then our higher self is free to discern. #JournalChat

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It absolutely amazes me how #Journaling can benefit us in such a personally empowering way w/ the critics's voice. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:47pm via HootSuite

It absolutely amazes me how #Journaling can benefit us in such a personally empowering way w/ the critics's voice. #JournalChat

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RT @OutOTWhirlwind: yes, @JournalChat, and discerning how we want to be/have/do. discerning the critic, pattern, the b.s. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:46pm via HootSuite

RT @OutOTWhirlwind: yes, @JournalChat, and discerning how we want to be/have/do. discerning the critic, pattern, the b.s. #JournalChat

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@EnneaJoycelyn That's a good one, Joycelyn. :D I was just reading about a horse whisperer in Martha Beck's new book. #JournalChat

stacyvajta3:46pm via TweetChat

When I listen to my inner critic I learn she often wants something but has a way of getting it that needs updating #journalchat

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@stacyvajta Humor can make a huge difference; it can be helpful to laugh at our own foibles instead of beating ourselves up. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:45pm via HootSuite

@stacyvajta Humor can make a huge difference; it can be helpful to laugh at our own foibles instead of beating ourselves up. #JournalChat

OutOTWhirlwind3:45pm via web

yes, @JournalChat, and discerning how we want to be/have/do. discerning the critic, pattern, the b.s.#JournalChat

EnneaJoycelyn3:44pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat Maybe we need to become Inner Critic Whisperers. :) #JournalChat

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@stacyvajta No need for rebellion on the critic's part. ;) #JournalChat

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RT @stacyvajta: Listening to our inner critic to find out what they need lets them be heard and they don't have to act out. #journalchat

DawnHerring3:43pm via HootSuite

RT @stacyvajta: Listening to our inner critic to find out what they need lets them be heard and they don't have to act out. #journalchat

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Our thoughts are truly what lead us in one direction or too many directions; #Journaling helps us find the authentic one. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:43pm via HootSuite

Our thoughts are truly what lead us in one direction or too many directions; #Journaling helps us find the authentic one. #JournalChat

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@OutOTWhirlwind Yes, getting down to the nut of the message we're hearing and discerning if it needs authentic rewriting. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:42pm via HootSuite

@OutOTWhirlwind Yes, getting down to the nut of the message we're hearing and discerning if it needs authentic rewriting. #JournalChat

stacyvajta3:42pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat Yes, having a good sense of humor with our inner critic is a good skill! #journalchat

stacyvajta3:41pm via TweetChat

If our inner critic is holding onto old ideas that no longer serve we can change that as we listen and make new choices. #journalchat

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RT @OutOTWhirlwind: when we see it in writing we can see the nonsense of some of our thoughts.#JournalChat

DawnHerring3:41pm via HootSuite

RT @OutOTWhirlwind: when we see it in writing we can see the nonsense of some of our thoughts.#JournalChat

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@stacyvajta We might even end up laughing at what we discover; personal empowerment can elicit joy on the page! Ha! #JournalChat

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RT @stacyvajta: RT @stacyvajta: Listening to our inner critic to find out what they need lets them be heard and they don't have to act out. #journalchat

EnneaJoycelyn3:40pm via TweetChat

RT @stacyvajta: Listening to our inner critic to find out what they need lets them be heard and they dont have to act out. #JournalChat

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@EnneaJoycelyn If we assume the voice is right/true, and it's not, that's where we need to journal the issue to get the truth. #JournalChat

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@EnneaJoycelyn If we assume the voice is right/true, and it's not, that's where we need to journal the issue to get the truth. #JournalChat

stacyvajta3:40pm via TweetChat

Listening to our inner critic to find out what they need lets them be heard and they don't have to act out.#journalchat

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RT @OutOTWhirlwind: RT @OutOTWhirlwind: it's not about designing your life, but reframing your written thoughts about your life. #JournalChat

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@stacyvajta Yes, there is only so much room in our days; we need to keep a balance of our expectations.#JournalChat

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RT @stacyvajta: If our inner critic keeps us chasing down things that don't support our "Yes!" then we can feel depleted/angry #journalchat

DawnHerring3:39pm via HootSuite

RT @stacyvajta: If our inner critic keeps us chasing down things that don't support our "Yes!" then we can feel depleted/angry #journalchat

OutOTWhirlwind3:39pm via web

it's not about designing your life, but reframing your written thoughts about your life. #JournalChat

EnneaJoycelyn3:38pm via TweetChat

RT @OutOTWhirlwind: when we see it in writing we can see the nonsense of some of our thoughts.#JournalChat

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RT @OutOTWhirlwind: mindless speculating is the booby price..writing it down fixes it and put the thought in its rightful place #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:38pm via HootSuite

RT @OutOTWhirlwind: mindless speculating is the booby price..writing it down fixes it and put the thought in its rightful place #JournalChat

stacyvajta3:38pm via TweetChat

@OutOTWhirlwind when we see it in writing we can see the nonsense of some of our thoughts.~ Aint that the truth! #journalchat

EnneaJoycelyn3:38pm via TweetChat

@stacyvajta I agree that if we listen uncritically to the inner critic, we can definitely feel depleted and down. Good pt. #JournalChat

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@OutOTWhirlwind There you go! That's why#Journaling is so personally empowering. Put everything in its proper place. #JournalChat

OutOTWhirlwind3:37pm via web

when we see it in writing we can see the nonsense of some of our thoughts. #JournalChat

stacyvajta3:37pm via TweetChat

RT @JournalChat: Its like letting go of things we no longer need to make room for whats even better for where we are right now. #journalchat

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RT @stacyvajta: Getting clear on what we can say "no" to, lets us find our "YES!" #journalchat

DawnHerring3:37pm via HootSuite

RT @stacyvajta: Getting clear on what we can say "no" to, lets us find our "YES!" #journalchat

stacyvajta3:37pm via TweetChat

If our inner critic keeps us chasing down things that don't support our "Yes!" then we can feel depleted/angry etc. #journalchat

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@stacyvajta It's like letting go of things we no longer need to make room for what's even better for where we are right now. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:36pm via HootSuite

@stacyvajta It's like letting go of things we no longer need to make room for what's even better for where we are right now. #JournalChat

OutOTWhirlwind3:36pm via web

mindless speculating is the booby price..writing it down fixes it and put the thought in its rightful place.#JournalChat

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RT @stacyvajta: RT @stacyvajta: Getting clear on what we can say "no" to, lets us find our "YES!"#journalchat

EnneaJoycelyn3:36pm via TweetChat

@queen_elisheba That's a benefit of journaling I had never considered (learning to love housework). Amazing is right. #JournalChat

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@OutOTWhirlwind And when we know our truth, we know where we're headed, who we are, and our purpose. Personally empowering. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:36pm via HootSuite

@OutOTWhirlwind And when we know our truth, we know where we're headed, who we are, and our purpose. Personally empowering. #JournalChat

stacyvajta3:35pm via TweetChat

Getting clear on what we can say "no" to, lets us find our "YES!" #journalchat

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RT @OutOTWhirlwind: absolutely @JournalChat the b.s. is simply the map, the territory is knowing your truth. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:35pm via HootSuite

RT @OutOTWhirlwind: absolutely @JournalChat the b.s. is simply the map, the territory is knowing your truth. #JournalChat

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@queen_elisheba That is amazing, Elizabeth! Wow. Talk about a change for the better. Cleaning opens up good energy! #JournalChat

OutOTWhirlwind3:34pm via web

absolutely @JournalChat the b.s. is simply the map, the territory is knowing your truth. #JournalChat

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I love your point, Stacy, about saying YES to the things that feed us. Yes, it's time to make room for what works! #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:34pm via HootSuite

I love your point, Stacy, about saying YES to the things that feed us. Yes, it's time to make room for what works! #JournalChat #Journaling

stacyvajta3:34pm via TweetChat

RT @JournalChat: And when we let it go, we make room for our authentic expectations and feel personally empowered. #Journaling #journalchat

EnneaJoycelyn3:33pm via TweetChat

RT @queen_elisheba: @JournalChat yes! Ive noticed I choose to expand into expectations. My journal has made me love housework! #JournalChat

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RT @stacyvajta: RT @stacyvajta: Allowing a feeling (good or bad) is key. We stop holding onto it then energetically and we surrender and let go#journalchat

queen_elisheba3:33pm via TweetCaster for Android

RT @OutOTWhirlwind: RT @OutOTWhirlwind: writing the noisy and cantankerous thoughts will reveal the thoughts for what they are. #JournalChat

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@JournalChat yes! I've noticed I choose to expand into expectations. My journal has made me love housework! #JournalChat

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RT @stacyvajta: Allowing a feeling (good or bad) is key. We stop holding onto it then energetically and we surrender and let go #journalchat

DawnHerring3:32pm via HootSuite

RT @stacyvajta: Allowing a feeling (good or bad) is key. We stop holding onto it then energetically and we surrender and let go #journalchat

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@stacyvajta And when we let it go, we make room for our authentic expectations and feel personally empowered. #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:32pm via HootSuite

@stacyvajta And when we let it go, we make room for our authentic expectations and feel personally empowered. #JournalChat #Journaling

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@OutOTWhirlwind I think it also helps take the sting out of them once they're on paper. Shrink issue down to manageable size. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:31pm via HootSuite

@OutOTWhirlwind I think it also helps take the sting out of them once they're on paper. Shrink issue down to manageable size. #JournalChat

stacyvajta3:31pm via TweetChat

RT @OutOTWhirlwind: writing the noisy and cantankerous thoughts will reveal the thoughts for what they are. #journalchat

EnneaJoycelyn3:31pm via TweetChat

@OutOTWhirlwind noisy and cantankerous--that's great. I love it. #JournalChat

stacyvajta3:30pm via TweetChat

Allowing a feeling (good or bad) is key. We stop holding onto it then energetically and we surrender and let go #journalchat

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RT @EnneaJoycelyn: There's definitely something to discover from listening to the voice of the Inner Critic.#JournalChat

DawnHerring3:30pm via HootSuite

RT @EnneaJoycelyn: There's definitely something to discover from listening to the voice of the Inner Critic.#JournalChat

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@queen_elisheba Ah, the expectations of others. That's when things get more challenging. But it's a powerful place too. #JournalChat

OutOTWhirlwind3:30pm via web

writing the noisy and cantankerous thoughts will reveal the thoughts for what they are. #JournalChat

EnneaJoycelyn3:30pm via TweetChat

RT @OutOTWhirlwind: speculating is tangential, just journal the thought, discern the feeling-good or bad.#JournalChat

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@OutOTWhirlwind Yes, sometimes we just need to give it attention in our journal and sense the energy from it. #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:29pm via HootSuite

@OutOTWhirlwind Yes, sometimes we just need to give it attention in our journal and sense the energy from it. #JournalChat #Journaling

EnneaJoycelyn3:28pm via TweetChat

There's definitely something to discover from listening to the voice of the Inner Critic. #JournalChat

queen_elisheba3:28pm via TweetCaster for Android

@JournalChat too much responsibility. Or rather, the fear that we will not be able to respond as expected.#JournalChat

OutOTWhirlwind3:28pm via web

speculating is tangential, just journal the thought, discern the feeling-good or bad. #JournalChat

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But we also need to recognize when it's just noisy and cantankerous and not authentic to who we really are. #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:28pm via HootSuite

But we also need to recognize when it's just noisy and cantankerous and not authentic to who we really are. #JournalChat #Journaling

stacyvajta3:28pm via TweetChat

RT @JournalChat: When we learn to listen to the critics dimension, we may discover change that needs to be made. #Journaling #journalchat

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When we learn to listen to the critic's dimension, we may discover change that needs to be made.#JournalChat #Journaling

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When we learn to listen to the critic's dimension, we may discover change that needs to be made.#JournalChat #Journaling

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RT @OutOTWhirlwind: RT @OutOTWhirlwind: it's important to separate what is desired and what is not wanted. #JournalChat

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@Queen elisheba Glad to hear she is nicer now.#JournalChat

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RT @JournalChat: RT @JournalChat: @stacyvajta It can truly ruffle our feathers, especially when we know when that voice is true at times. #JournalChat

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Understanding whose voice our inner critic belongs to can help us understand why we hold it in esteem and let it direct us #journalchat

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@stacyvajta It can truly ruffle our feathers, especially when we know when that voice is true at times.#JournalChat

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@EnneaJoycelyn yes, althiugh I don't call her that. Often. Mostly angry in the beginning, much nicer now.#JournalChat

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RT @queen_elisheba: @JournalChat usually to learn a lesson we have been avoiding for fear of succeeding, that's my experience #JournalChat

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RT @queen_elisheba: @JournalChat usually to learn a lesson we have been avoiding for fear of succeeding, that's my experience #JournalChat

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it's important to separate what is desired and what is not wanted. #JournalChat

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@queen_elisheba That's an important issue to touch on, our fear of succeeding, Elizabeth. What are we afraid of? #JournalChat

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@Queen elisheba: have you ever dialogued (in your journal) with your inner critic? #JournalChat

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RT @stacyvajta: @queen_elisheba That's good to discern...whose voice is this? Whose energy is this? Easier to then let it go. #journalchat

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RT @stacyvajta: @queen_elisheba That's good to discern...whose voice is this? Whose energy is this? Easier to then let it go. #journalchat

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@stacyvajta Yes, when we know it doesn't belong to us, we can release it and rewrite our authentic message of enough. #JournalChat

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@stacyvajta Yes, when we know it doesn't belong to us, we can release it and rewrite our authentic message of enough. #JournalChat

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@queen_elisheba When we journal, we can uncover the source of the criticism to see if it's not our own. VERY Important. #JournalChat

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@queen_elisheba When we journal, we can uncover the source of the criticism to see if it's not our own. VERY Important. #JournalChat

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@EnneaJoycelyn And not a good dangerous; the kind we want to avoid. #JournalChat

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@OutOTWhirlwind We do have that tendency, don't we? When we view them in tandem, it helps us see things more holistically. #JournalChat

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@OutOTWhirlwind We do have that tendency, don't we? When we view them in tandem, it helps us see things more holistically. #JournalChat

stacyvajta3:20pm via TweetChat

It can be so hard to listen to those not so sweet voice we have. It's counter intuitive to lean into that stuff!#journalchat

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@JournalChat usually to learn a lesson we have been avoiding for fear of succeeding, that's my experience #JournalChat

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@OutOTWhirlwind Welcome back to #JournalChatLive, Michael. Good to see you!

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RT @OutOTWhirlwind: Our criticisms are guidance and we file them separately from our desires or purpose. #JournalChat

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RT @OutOTWhirlwind: Our criticisms are guidance and we file them separately from our desires or purpose. #JournalChat

EnneaJoycelyn3:20pm via TweetChat

@stacyvajta: really good points! #JournalChat

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@EnneaJoycelyn I would agree with you, Joycelyn. We have to listen to all of our dimensions, not just the sweet ones. ;) #JournalChat

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totally agree @EnneaJoycelyn, we need to examine our critics more closely. #JournalChat

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@queen_elisheba That's good to discern...whose voice is this? Whose energy is this? Easier to then let it go. #journalchat

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RT @stacyvajta:That voice tells us where we may be holding onto old patterns/beliefs and judgements#journalchat

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RT @stacyvajta:That voice tells us where we may be holding onto old patterns/beliefs and judgements#journalchat

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RT @stacyvajta: We can learn from our inner critic.#journalchat

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RT @stacyvajta: We can learn from our inner critic.#journalchat

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@queen_elisheba Wow, that's powerful, Elizabeth. Yes, the critic forces us to see what we might not want to. #JournalChat #Journaling

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@queen_elisheba Wow, that's powerful, Elizabeth. Yes, the critic forces us to see what we might not want to. #JournalChat #Journaling

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@stacyvajta and I've often found that voice was not my own but my parents, family, etc. #JournalChat

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YES! RT @JournalChat: We can see that critic voice as a complement instead of a competition? We need to listen to learn. #journalchat

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RT @queen_elisheba: @JournalChat sometime she can also be that driving force for change.#JournalChat

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RT @queen_elisheba: @JournalChat sometime she can also be that driving force for change.#JournalChat

EnneaJoycelyn3:17pm via TweetChat

Dawn, yes, I think getting into the habit of not listening to that voice is probably a little bit dangerous. #JournalChat

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Perhaps if we give that critic voice room to speak and see it as a friend, we may feel more akin to it rather than fight it. #JournalChat

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Perhaps if we give that critic voice room to speak and see it as a friend, we may feel more akin to it rather than fight it. #JournalChat

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@stacyvajta We can see that critic voice as a complement instead of a competition? We need to listen to learn. #JournalChat

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@stacyvajta We can see that critic voice as a complement instead of a competition? We need to listen to learn. #JournalChat

OutOTWhirlwind3:16pm via web

Our criticisms are guidance and we file them separately from our desires or purpose.#JournalChat

EnneaJoycelyn3:15pm via TweetChat

I think the Inner Critic IS us (a part of us), so tuning it out completely doesn't work. #JournalChat

stacyvajta3:15pm via TweetChat

We can learn from our inner critic. That voice tells us where we may be holding onto old patterns/beliefs and judgements #journalchat

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@JournalChat sometime she can also be that driving force for change. #JournalChat

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@queen_elisheba That's a really good point, Elizabeth, that extreme issue. #Journaling helps you stay more balanced. Awesome. #JournalChat

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@queen_elisheba That's a really good point, Elizabeth, that extreme issue. #Journaling helps you stay more balanced. Awesome. #JournalChat

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@stacyvajta In other words, that critic voice has something to share we SHOULD know and understand for balance. #JournalChat #Journaling

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@stacyvajta In other words, that critic voice has something to share we SHOULD know and understand for balance. #JournalChat #Journaling

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RT @stacyvajta: RT @stacyvajta: Allowing our inner critic to have a voice in some way allows us to listen to her needs #journalchat

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RT @stacyvajta: Allowing our inner critic to have a voice in some way allows us to listen to her needs#journalchat

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RT @stacyvajta: Allowing our inner critic to have a voice in some way allows us to listen to her needs#journalchat

EnneaJoycelyn3:13pm via TweetChat

Thanks, Dawn. Great to see you, too. Stacy, yes the Inner Critic has some good points. #JournalChat

stacyvajta3:13pm via TweetChat

Finding balance with our inner critic is not dis-owning that part of us. That never works. We must work with them. #journalchat

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@JournalChat si important to realize this. Sometimes I can be extreme and it's either all or nothing. Journaling helps c this #JournalChat

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@EnneaJoycelyn It's amazing that if we're doing one thing, the critic will tell us, you're supposed to do THIS instead. #JournalChat

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@EnneaJoycelyn Welcome back to #JournalChatLive, Joycelyn. Great to see you!

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Allowing our inner critic to have a voice in some way allows us to listen to her needs #journalchat

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RT @EnneaJoycelyn: Re: Inner Critic, mine is always on me about what I haven't done or should be doing instead. #JournalChat

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RT @EnneaJoycelyn: Re: Inner Critic, mine is always on me about what I haven't done or should be doing instead. #JournalChat

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@stacyvajta Finding balance...can you elaborate on what that looks like, Stacy? Love those authentic boundaries! #JournalChat

EnneaJoycelyn3:11pm via TweetChat

Hi Dawn and Stacy. Re: Inner Critic, mine is always on me about what I haven't done or should be doing instead. #JournalChat

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RT @stacyvajta: Yes, my inner critic will take over if I don't pay attention to my actions & find balance -sense of boundaries #journalchat

DawnHerring3:11pm via HootSuite

RT @stacyvajta: Yes, my inner critic will take over if I don't pay attention to my actions & find balance -sense of boundaries #journalchat

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We all want to do it ALL, don't we? But we're not meant to do more than what is authentic to us.#Journaling helps discern this #JournalChat

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We all want to do it ALL, don't we? But we're not meant to do more than what is authentic to us.#Journaling helps discern this #JournalChat

stacyvajta3:10pm via TweetChat

Yes, my inner critic will take over if I don't pay attention to my actions & find balance -sense of boundaries #journalchat

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How we get to that place where we know when to say NO is of paramount importance. #Journaling helps us get there! #JournalChat

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How we get to that place where we know when to say NO is of paramount importance. #Journaling helps us get there! #JournalChat

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I love how you start with saying "no", Stacy, and creating boundaries. That's such an important step w/ expectations. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:08pm via HootSuite

I love how you start with saying "no", Stacy, and creating boundaries. That's such an important step w/ expectations. #JournalChat

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@stacyvajta Yes, indeed! Thanks so much for joining us today on #JournalChat Live, Stacy. Glad to have you!

DawnHerring3:07pm via HootSuite

@stacyvajta Yes, indeed! Thanks so much for joining us today on #JournalChat Live, Stacy. Glad to have you!

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Does there come a time when you wonder if that inner critic is being just bit too critical about what you're NOT doing? #JournalChat

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Does there come a time when you wonder if that inner critic is being just bit too critical about what you're NOT doing? #JournalChat

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Thanks @JournalChat! Excited to see what ya'll have learned from your inner critics! #journalchat

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We all have expectations of ourselves; but how do we know when we've done enough? #Journaling#JournalChat

DawnHerring3:05pm via HootSuite

We all have expectations of ourselves; but how do we know when we've done enough? #Journaling#JournalChat

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@stacyvajta joins us today to discuss Your Journaling: Great Expectations and her fabulous#Journaling exercise! #JournalChat

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@stacyvajta joins us today to discuss Your Journaling: Great Expectations and her fabulous#Journaling exercise! #JournalChat

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@queen_elisheba Welcome back to #JournalChatLive, Elizabeth; great to see you!

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RT @JournalChat: RT @JournalChat: ow.ly/e365S Here's the link to the #Journaling resource by @stacyvajta #JournalChat

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Our topic for today is Your #Journaling: Great Expectations.What do you expect of yourself? What does your inner critic expect? #JournalChat

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Our topic for today is Your #Journaling: Great Expectations.What do you expect of yourself? What does your inner critic expect? #JournalChat

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Hello! #JournalChat

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ow.ly/e365S Here's the link to the #Journalingresource by @stacyvajta #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:02pm via HootSuite

ow.ly/e362R Here's the link to the #Journalingresource by @stacyvajta #JournalChat

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Our #Journaling resource is A Weekend Wondering Exercise: Your Inner Critic by @stacyvajta#JournalChat

DawnHerring3:02pm via HootSuite

Our #Journaling resource is A Weekend Wondering Exercise: Your Inner Critic by @stacyvajta#JournalChat

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I recommend tweetdeck, hootsuite, or tweetchat.com to follow along; please use #JournalChat as your hashtag.

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I recommend tweetdeck, hootsuite, or tweetchat.com to follow along; please use #JournalChat as your hashtag.

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

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

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I am Dawn Herring, your host and avid journal keeper of 28 years; #Journaling is my passion!#JournalChat

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I am Dawn Herring, your host and avid journal keeper of 28 years; #Journaling is my passion!#JournalChat

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

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