#JournalChat Live Part I 12/6/12 Topic: Your Journaling: Let It Flow (new techniques)

JournalChat3:40pm via HootSuite

How about Adela's Free write idea? Just write what comes to mind. This a great time to wander with your thoughts. #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:40pm via HootSuite

How about Adela's Free write idea? Just write what comes to mind. This a great time to wander with your thoughts. #JournalChat #Journaling

adelarubio3:40pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat Yes! exactly that kind of pic is personal. Luv it. #journalchat

adelarubio3:40pm via TweetChat

@StephenVanVugt I also find that taking pics will put me in a writing mood, esp if it sparks an insight#journalchat

JournalChat3:39pm via HootSuite

I recently took a photo of two butterflies on a dandelion sucking nectar; that might make a good prompt. I love butterflies. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:39pm via HootSuite

I recently took a photo of two butterflies on a dandelion sucking nectar; that might make a good prompt. I love butterflies. #JournalChat

adelarubio3:39pm via TweetChat

@StephenVanVugt There are SO many great pics on Flickr Creative Commons. I fave the ones I like best and then write from them #journalchat

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@StephenVanVugt That's perfect, Stephen, since you won't take a photo unless it means something to you, right? #JournalChat

adelarubio3:38pm via TweetChat

@StephenVanVugt rumi's poem. i have it here on my blog... adelarubio.com/?p=7741 One of my faves.#journalchat

StephenVanVugt3:37pm via Twitter for iPhone

#JournalChat I find I need to use my own pics, to know the subject matter to get anything substantial from writing from them.

DawnHerring3:37pm via HootSuite

I think photos or images that carry meaning or that we are especially drawn to make a great pick for a#journaling #prompt. #JournalChat

JournalChat3:37pm via HootSuite

I think photos or images that carry meaning or that we are especially drawn to make a great pick for a#journaling #prompt. #JournalChat

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@madeline40 Thanks for joining us today, Madeline. :) #JournalChat

JournalChat3:35pm via HootSuite

Pictures are also a great way to get in the flow. I love using images in my art journal. Then I write about it.#JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:35pm via HootSuite

Pictures are also a great way to get in the flow. I love using images in my art journal. Then I write about it.#JournalChat #Journaling

madeline403:35pm via Echofon

@JournalChat this is great, but I must go - have to help the driver. See you next time.#journalchat

JournalChat3:33pm via HootSuite

I love those #Journaling energy shifts! I often sense them when I've come up with a solution to something or a new idea comes. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:33pm via HootSuite

I love those #Journaling energy shifts! I often sense them when I've come up with a solution to something or a new idea comes. #JournalChat

madeline403:32pm via Echofon

RT @JournalChat: @StephenVanVugt We talked about that last week; writing about what we love about ourselves. There's a list! #JournalChat

adelarubio3:31pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat It certainly shifted my energy! That's what I luv best about journaling... witness the little i, invite the big I. #journalchat

madeline403:31pm via Echofon

@adelarubio love that. Good to end positively.#journalchat

JournalChat3:31pm via HootSuite

I love Adela's idea of taking a thoughtful piece of writing from a book; if you take notes when you read, a-la prompt! #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:31pm via HootSuite

I love Adela's idea of taking a thoughtful piece of writing from a book; if you take notes when you read, a-la prompt! #JournalChat

adelarubio3:30pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat BE with what shows up and then be willing to let it go and let it flow. Like Rumi's Guest House... Welcome! #journalchat

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@adelarubio Sounds like the perfect balance, Adela!#JournalChat

madeline403:29pm via Echofon

@JournalChat @StephenVanVugt that's a great prompt. #journalchat

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@StephenVanVugt We talked about that last week; writing about what we love about ourselves. There's a list! #JournalChat

JournalChat3:29pm via HootSuite

@adelarubio Yes! It's a great way to get the#Journaling truly relevant to where you are right now!#JournalChat

StephenVanVugt3:28pm via TweetChat

RT @JournalChat: @StephenVanVugt I think it may be the only way we become most aware is by detailing what makes us happy. -Yes! #JournalChat

adelarubio3:28pm via TweetChat

@StephenVanVugt I just did a rant journal entry this morning and wrapped it up with a gratitude list.#journalchat

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RT @adelarubio: @StephenVanVugt The good energy from the happy list also gets your writing to flow. Happy, happy! #journalchat

DawnHerring3:28pm via HootSuite

RT @adelarubio: @StephenVanVugt The good energy from the happy list also gets your writing to flow. Happy, happy! #journalchat

JournalChat3:28pm via HootSuite

@StephenVanVugt I think it may be the only way we become most aware is by detailing what makes us happy. #JournalChat

adelarubio3:27pm via TweetChat

@StephenVanVugt :) ur welcome #journalchat

StephenVanVugt3:27pm via TweetChat

Too often journals can be a place to vent, be full of negativity. It's important to infuse them with the good too! #JournalChat

adelarubio3:27pm via TweetChat

@StephenVanVugt The good energy from the happy list also gets your writing to flow. Happy, happy!#journalchat

StephenVanVugt3:27pm via TweetChat

@adelarubio Thanks! #JournalChat

JournalChat3:27pm via HootSuite

I love the idea of using a dream as a prompt; I keep a dream journal so that might work for my #Journalingpractice. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:27pm via HootSuite

I love the idea of using a dream as a prompt; I keep a dream journal so that might work for my #Journalingpractice. #JournalChat

madeline403:26pm via Echofon

RT @JournalChat: I love the List of what makes you happy; that helps us discern what to keep and what to add to life! #JournalChat #Journaling

adelarubio3:26pm via TweetChat

@StephenVanVugt It's called 'Quotes Collection' by Srini G #journalchat

StephenVanVugt3:26pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat I agree, Dawn. It's helpful to keep thinking and writing about the things that make us happy! #JournalChat

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Speaking of prompts, Adela's next idea is using prompts to get your #Journaling flowing.#JournalChat

DawnHerring3:26pm via HootSuite

Speaking of prompts, Adela's next idea is using prompts to get your #Journaling flowing.#JournalChat

madeline403:26pm via Echofon

@StephenVanVugt I think we could write to both. I like to use photos to inform my poems. #journalchat

StephenVanVugt3:26pm via TweetChat

RT @JournalChat: I love the List of what makes you happy; that helps us discern what to keep and what to add to life! #JournalChat

JournalChat3:25pm via HootSuite

I love the List of what makes you happy; that helps us discern what to keep and what to add to life!#JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:25pm via HootSuite

I love the List of what makes you happy; that helps us discern what to keep and what to add to life!#JournalChat #Journaling

StephenVanVugt3:24pm via TweetChat

@adelarubio Cool! I'll have to check that plugin out!#JournalChat

adelarubio3:24pm via TweetChat

I found a neat WordPress sidebar plugin for quotes and will often that to prompt my blog post writing.#journalchat

madeline403:23pm via Echofon

@JournalChat thank you. #journalchat

StephenVanVugt3:23pm via TweetChat

I learned a trick about writing about pictures - not the main subject, but rather looking for things to notice in backgrounds #JournalChat

madeline403:21pm via Echofon

@JournalChat @StephenVanVugt I love quotes. I post them regularly on my FB author page#journalchat

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@madeline40 I loved how your poetry really creates a creative cohesion, Madeline. #JournalChat

madeline403:20pm via Echofon

RT @JournalChat: @StephenVanVugt Yes, quotes are awesome; I feature one per issue of#RefreshJournal. #JournalChat

adelarubio3:20pm via TweetChat

@SuzieCheel yay! Love the cross pollination of ideas. :) #journalchat

JournalChat3:20pm via HootSuite

Popcorning lists, as Adela is explaining, has no censoring; sounds like a wonderfully intuitive exercise for the muse. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:20pm via HootSuite

Popcorning lists, as Adela is explaining, has no censoring; sounds like a wonderfully intuitive exercise for the muse. #JournalChat

SuzieCheel3:20pm via TweetChat

I wrote my first book/verse with the words it is not ending now....@adelarubio #journalchat

JournalChat3:19pm via HootSuite

RT @adelarubio: @SuzieCheel Pick a theme and allow words to pop, just like popcorn onto the page. No censoring. :) #journalchat

DawnHerring3:19pm via HootSuite

RT @adelarubio: @SuzieCheel Pick a theme and allow words to pop, just like popcorn onto the page. No censoring. :) #journalchat

adelarubio3:19pm via TweetChat

@StephenVanVugt Nice.... I'm going to try that!#journalchat

madeline403:19pm via Echofon

@JournalChat @StephenVanVugt my list of poems help me organize my memoir #journalchat

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@StephenVanVugt Yes, quotes are awesome; I feature one per issue of #RefreshJournal.#JournalChat

SuzieCheel3:19pm via TweetChat

Thanks I love that concept @adelarubio #journalchat

StephenVanVugt3:18pm via TweetChat

@adelarubio Adela, I've often used poetry verses as prompts to as well as quotes. Helps me see things differently #JournalChat

adelarubio3:18pm via TweetChat

@SuzieCheel Pick a theme and allow words to pop, just like popcorn onto the page. No censoring. :)#journalchat

JournalChat3:18pm via HootSuite

@SuzieCheel Welcome back to #JournalChat Live, Suzie!

SuzieCheel3:18pm via TweetChat

That is a great idea and empowering @StephenVanVugt #journalchat

StephenVanVugt3:18pm via TweetChat

I also enjoy prompts. As I try to finish my book before year end, quotes really help get me writing, thinking, exploring. #JournalChat

JournalChat3:18pm via HootSuite

Lists can help us organize, feel centered, even. Our Journal is a great place to explore with them.#Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:18pm via HootSuite

Lists can help us organize, feel centered, even. Our Journal is a great place to explore with them.#Journaling #JournalChat

adelarubio3:17pm via TweetChat

Writing prompts (from a quote) will often elicit poetry. It's like the poetry is the answer. #journalchat

SuzieCheel3:17pm via TweetChat

Hi Dawn @adelarubio what is popcorning?#journalchat

StephenVanVugt3:16pm via TweetChat

This time of year especially is useful for lists. Lists of the year's accomplishments, people I met, how they affected me #JournalChat

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@StephenVanVugt It's amazing how different genres can influence and benefit others. Very cool.#JournalChat

madeline403:16pm via Echofon

@StephenVanVugt Thank you #journalchat

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@adelarubio That almost sounds like poetry in the making, Adela. Unexplored territory; no boring issue here! #JournalChat

madeline403:15pm via Echofon

@JournalChat @StephenVanVugt I like lists in most of the things I do #journalchat

JournalChat3:14pm via HootSuite

I use my journal to remind myself of things and write a separate action list @hdbbstephen writes about.#JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:14pm via HootSuite

I use my journal to remind myself of things and write a separate action list @hdbbstephen writes about.#JournalChat #Journaling

StephenVanVugt3:14pm via TweetChat

Writing Personal Poetry, I believe. Other GREAT exercises, while aimed at creating poetry I find wonderful for writing. #JournalChat

JournalChat3:13pm via HootSuite

@StephenVanVugt Do you know the title, Stephen?#JournalChat

adelarubio3:13pm via TweetChat

U can popcorn a list and order them into a sentence/phrase. Often takes me into an unexplored direction with my writing. #journalchat

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@StephenVanVugt I think so too, Stephen. When we list words or phrases, we often get associations with them. #JournalChat

JournalChat3:12pm via HootSuite

@adelarubio That's a great way to put it, Adela. Creating a clearing; making space for positive energy. :) #JournalChat

StephenVanVugt3:12pm via TweetChat

I learned to use lists from a poetry book by Sheila Bender several years ago. #JournalChat

JournalChat3:11pm via HootSuite

@madeline40 Oh, indeed, Madeline. There is so much we can gain from just writing one journal entry; it's amazing! #JournalChat

StephenVanVugt3:11pm via TweetChat

I find the method of using lists very helpful! It's a wonderful way to come up with further things to write about #JournalChat

adelarubio3:11pm via TweetChat

luv ranting @madeline40. Just did that this morning and created a clearing. #journalchat

JournalChat3:11pm via HootSuite

The first one she shares is Creating a List. I'm all for a list; it's not often I write one in my journal though.#JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:11pm via HootSuite

The first one she shares is Creating a List. I'm all for a list; it's not often I write one in my journal though.#JournalChat #Journaling

madeline403:10pm via Echofon

@JournalChat also a place to rant #journalchat plus a way to get writing ideas

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She has some super fabulous approaches she has shared on her post; thanks so much, Adela! @adelarubio #Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:10pm via HootSuite

She has some super fabulous approaches she has shared on her post; thanks so much, Adela! @adelarubio #Journaling #JournalChat

JournalChat3:09pm via HootSuite

Adela shares with us how our #Journaling can grow stale if we've been at it for awhile. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:09pm via HootSuite

Adela shares with us how our #Journaling can grow stale if we've been at it for awhile. #JournalChat

JournalChat3:08pm via HootSuite

But there may come a time when you just don't know WHAT to write. #Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:08pm via HootSuite

But there may come a time when you just don't know WHAT to write. #Journaling #JournalChat

JournalChat3:08pm via HootSuite

#Journaling is usually a cathartic activity, a place to unload, gain insight, problem solve. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:08pm via HootSuite

#Journaling is usually a cathartic activity, a place to unload, gain insight, problem solve. #JournalChat

JournalChat3:06pm via HootSuite

@adelarubio Wonderful to see you, Adela! Thanks so much for joining us for #JournalChat Live today. :)

madeline403:06pm via Echofon

@JournalChat great subject #journalchat

JournalChat3:06pm via HootSuite

Our topic is Your #Journaling: Let It Flow! as we discuss new techniques provided by Adela to help prevent blocking/boredom. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:06pm via HootSuite

Our topic is Your #Journaling: Let It Flow! as we discuss new techniques provided by Adela to help prevent blocking/boredom. #JournalChat

adelarubio3:05pm via TweetChat

Hi Dawn. 1st time here. :) #JournalChat #journalchat

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@StephenVanVugt Welcome back to #JournalChatLive, Stephen! Good to see you. :)

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@madeline40 Welcome back to #JournalChat Live, Madeline! Glad you're not driving. ;)

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Her post is titled: 5 Ways to Jumpstart Your Journal Writing When the Words Won’t Flow ow.ly/fTgaO#JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:03pm via HootSuite

Her post is titled: 5 Ways to Jumpstart Your Journal Writing When the Words Won’t Flow ow.ly/fTg8S#JournalChat #Journaling

JournalChat3:03pm via HootSuite

Today's #Journaling resource is by @adelarubio:ow.ly/fTg7c #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:03pm via HootSuite

Today's #Journaling resource is by @adelarubio:ow.ly/fTg2A #JournalChat

StephenVanVugt3:03pm via TweetChat

Hello Dawn. I'm here for a good time, not a long time tonight. Looking forward to what I'll be here to participate in. #JournalChat

madeline403:02pm via Echofon

@JournalChat hi Dawn. I'm here from the car - my husband is driving #journalchat

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

DawnHerring3:02pm via HootSuite

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

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Please note my alternate @RefreshwithDawn for when @JournalChat hits the tweet limit (like it did last week!) #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:01pm via HootSuite

Please note my alternate @RefreshwithDawn for when @JournalChat hits the tweet limit (like it did last week!) #JournalChat #Journaling

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

DawnHerring3:00pm via HootSuite

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

DawnHerring3:00pm via HootSuite

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.

DawnHerring3:00pm via HootSuite

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