#JournalChat Live 4/25/13 Part I Topic: Your Journaling: Golden Silence

cherapple3:37pm via TweetDeck

@sdekins You're welcome. I like to try to get to the root in my journaling, going as deep as I can.#journalchat

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@SuzieCheel We can rephrase or restate it for our good and affirmation. #JournalChat

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leahmichon3:37pm via TweetDeck

@JournalChat @StephenVanVugt I love watching my kids sleep - it's comforting seeing them so relaxed.#journalchat

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Silence has an energy all its own, really. We can be friendly with it and know its purpose is for our well being. #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:36pm via HootSuite

Silence has an energy all its own, really. We can be friendly with it and know its purpose is for our well being. #JournalChat #Journaling

sdekins3:36pm via TweetChat

@cherapple Thank you, good point. #journalchat

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StephenVanVugt3:36pm via TweetChat

Some of my most important journal entries have come after a half hour of silent meditation. The mind is ready to chat! #JournalChat

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@StephenVanVugt I also love watching my grandboy sleep. Something so innocent can leave such wonderful energy. #JournalChat

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StephenVanVugt3:35pm via TweetChat

RT @JournalChat: @StephenVanVugt I totally get it, Stephen; thats an uncomfortable place to be. But learning why is terrific. #JournalChat

cherapple3:35pm via TweetDeck

@sdekins @JournalChat Then you can journal about the belief that you "shouldn't" worry, why, and where it might come from. #journalchat

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SuzieCheel3:34pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat interesting yes I think it can bring up feelings of lack, then we can choose to turn that into an abundant thought #journalchat

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@StephenVanVugt I totally get it, Stephen; that's an uncomfortable place to be. But learning why is terrific. #JournalChat

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StephenVanVugt3:34pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat That IS a wonderful kind of silence!#JournalChat

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cherapple3:34pm via TweetDeck

@JournalChat Thank you! #journalchat

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@StephenVanVugt Don't you just love being in the room with someone you love and just being quiet? No need for talk. :) #JournalChat

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JournalChat3:32pm via HootSuite

@cherapple That's an excellent point, Cheryl. What associations do we have with it. Excellent#Journaling prompt! #JournalChat

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sdekins3:32pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat Sometimes I know I "shouldn't" worry but it's hard to turn off. #journalchat

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@sdekins I know what you mean, Susan. It can make all the difference for our well being. Which makes our life better. #JournalChat

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sdekins3:31pm via TweetChat

@StephenVanVugt Good point, Stephen. The older I get, the less I hide when I have something to say.#journalchat

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OutOTWhirlwind3:31pm via Web

#JournalChat The endless "why" of ego robs us of just knowing the peace of silence.

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@OutOTWhirlwind Worries can certainly block us from that sense of joy and peace; silence helps us eclipse that. #JournalChat

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StephenVanVugt3:30pm via TweetChat

There are other silences, like the one I hide behind when I'm afraid to speak up, that teach me, if I pay attention. #JournalChat

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@StephenVanVugt You're welcome to share that Lack association. #JournalChat

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@StephenVanVugt Welcome back to #JournalChatLive, Stephen; great to see you!!

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StephenVanVugt3:29pm via TweetChat

I find certain silences rejuvenating - meditation, watching my daughter sleep, spending time with my wife. #JournalChat

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And then describing that experience in my journal is very validating and thought provoking. #JournalChat#journaling

DawnHerring3:29pm via HootSuite

And then describing that experience in my journal is very validating and thought provoking. #JournalChat#journaling

cherapple3:29pm via TweetDeck

It's intersting to ask what is our history with silence. How did we experience it in childhood, with comfort or anxiety? #journalchat

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sdekins3:29pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat But in looking at the big picture, our silent time is what's really important. #journalchat

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OutOTWhirlwind3:29pm via Web

#JournalChat Creation asks, "Did we luxuriate in the garden we were given or did our worries dominate and block our joy?"

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I love the sense of space silence gives me; I feel more open and alive. #Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:29pm via HootSuite

I love the sense of space silence gives me; I feel more open and alive. #Journaling #JournalChat

StephenVanVugt3:28pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat Hello! I think I equate certain silences with lack, but not all. There are many silences in my life. #JournalChat

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JournalChat3:28pm via HootSuite

But it seems those on this chat are all for times of silence; we need to restore and calm ourselves.#JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:28pm via HootSuite

But it seems those on this chat are all for times of silence; we need to restore and calm ourselves.#JournalChat #Journaling

sdekins3:28pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat I identify with Daisy's comment that in our haste to accomplish the "important" we push silence aside. #journalchat

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JournalChat3:27pm via HootSuite

RT @OutOTWhirlwind: #JournalChat I love mornings of peace and silence before my mind revs up.

DawnHerring3:27pm via HootSuite

RT @OutOTWhirlwind: #JournalChat I love mornings of peace and silence before my mind revs up.

JournalChat3:27pm via HootSuite

These are questions we can answer in our journals to help us understand our resistance to silence.#JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:27pm via HootSuite

These are questions we can answer in our journals to help us understand our resistance to silence.#JournalChat #Journaling

JournalChat3:27pm via HootSuite

She asks: "Do we somehow equate silence with a sense of lack? A lack of vitality or life itself?#JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:27pm via HootSuite

She asks: "Do we somehow equate silence with a sense of lack? A lack of vitality or life itself?#JournalChat #Journaling

JournalChat3:26pm via HootSuite

Daisy addresses why we may not want to have times of silence. #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:26pm via HootSuite

Daisy addresses why we may not want to have times of silence. #JournalChat #Journaling

OutOTWhirlwind3:25pm via Web

#JournalChat I love mornings of peace and silence before my mind revs up.

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@SuzieCheel I just loved it, Suzie. :) #JournalChat

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SuzieCheel3:25pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat Yes recording- I think daily after being instillness can be so enightening & empowering#journalchat

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@OutOTWhirlwind Fear does dissipate in silence somewhat; we give space for our authenticity, our truth. #JournalChat

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SuzieCheel3:24pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat Thanks and thanks for featuring my BEach Inspiration Be Enough this weekbit.ly/15lTHLQ #journalchat

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JournalChat3:24pm via HootSuite

@cherapple That's exactly right, Cheryl. We need those times to listen and tune within. Then record what we learn. :) #JournalChat

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JournalChat3:23pm via HootSuite

RT @cherapple: @JournalChat Silence allows me to relax into myself and hear myself. #journalchat

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@sdekins That's a terrific time too, Susan. I should try that when I journal in the a.m. #JournalChat

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OutOTWhirlwind3:23pm via Web

#JournalChat We separate the experience of the deliciousness of the silence from the identity's fearfulness and its ultimate delusion.

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@OutOTWhirlwind The ego wants us to stay busy so we don't hear what we need to in the silence.#JournalChat

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RT @OutOTWhirlwind: #JournalChat The ego IS a compelling argument, the adversary of silence. It has nothing to do with enlightenment.

DawnHerring3:22pm via HootSuite

RT @OutOTWhirlwind: #JournalChat The ego IS a compelling argument, the adversary of silence. It has nothing to do with enlightenment.

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@SuzieCheel Awesome, Suzie; so you're, no doubt, on the same page! :) #JournalChat

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sdekins3:21pm via TweetChat

RT @cherapple: @JournalChat Silence allows me to relax into myself and hear myself. #journalchat

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RT @SuzieCheel: @JournalChat yes i have in the past- now i have more peace within I love being in silence #journalchat

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@SuzieCheel Welcome back to #JournalChat Live, Suzie! :)

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cherapple3:21pm via TweetDeck

@JournalChat Silence allows me to relax into myself and hear myself. #journalchat

sdekins3:20pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat Sometimes first thing in the morning works for me, too. #journalchat

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JournalChat3:20pm via HootSuite

Then I enjoy recording what I perceived or how I benefited from that time in my journal before bed.#JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:20pm via HootSuite

Then I enjoy recording what I perceived or how I benefited from that time in my journal before bed.#JournalChat #Journaling

JournalChat3:20pm via HootSuite

I find that quiet times of silence for me are best done in the evening after my work is put to rest.#JournalChat #journaling

DawnHerring3:20pm via HootSuite

I find that quiet times of silence for me are best done in the evening after my work is put to rest.#JournalChat #journaling

sdekins3:19pm via TweetChat

RT @OutOTWhirlwind: #JournalChat Being in silence is an optimal use of time. #journalchat

OutOTWhirlwind3:19pm via Web

#JournalChat The ego IS a compelling argument, the adversary of silence. It has nothing to do with enlightenment.

sdekins3:19pm via TweetChat

I agree silence is restorative. It's essential to helping me not be too stressed. #journalchat

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@CMRBrown80 How may I address you? Welcome to #JournalChat Live. :)

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SuzieCheel3:19pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat yes i have in the past- now i have more peace within I love being in silence#journalchat

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JournalChat3:18pm via HootSuite

@CMRBrown80 Those are the times when, if we listen, we can learn such valuable things about ourselves.Outside the comfort zone. #JournalChat

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sdekins3:18pm via TweetChat

@OutOTWhirlwind When I have trouble being silent, I ask myself if I need to cut back on activities and commitments. #journalchat

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JournalChat3:17pm via HootSuite

@OutOTWhirlwind I so agree, Michael. I never regret those times of quiet. They are restorative.#JournalChat #journaling

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RT @OutOTWhirlwind: #JournalChat Being in silence is an optimal use of time.

DawnHerring3:17pm via HootSuite

RT @OutOTWhirlwind: #JournalChat Being in silence is an optimal use of time.

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RT @cherapple: The thoughts and feelings that come during moments of silence can be both frightening and enlightening. #journalchat

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@sdekins Oh it is difficult, Susan, since we can feel those other obligations pulling at us. #JournalChat

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CMRBrown803:17pm via Twitter for iPhone

@JournalChat, very true. Sometimes I think I'm scared of what I'll find out if I'm silent, lol #journalchat

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JournalChat3:15pm via HootSuite

Have you ever said, "I really could use some peace and quiet right about now"? I know I have.#JournalChat #Journaling

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JournalChat3:16pm via HootSuite

@OutOTWhirlwind Why, thank you, Michael; thanks for being a part of the celebration! #JournalChat

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cherapple3:16pm via TweetDeck

The thoughts and feelings that come during moments of silence can be both frightening and enlightening. #journalchat

OutOTWhirlwind3:16pm via Web

#JournalChat Being in silence is an optimal use of time.

sdekins3:15pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat And sometimes when we're too busy, it can be hard to sit in silence. #journalchat

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Have you ever said, "I really could use some peace and quiet right about now"? I know I have.#JournalChat #Journaling

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DawnHerring3:15pm via HootSuite

Have you ever said, "I really could use some peace and quiet right about now"? I know I have.#JournalChat #Journaling

leahmichon3:15pm via TweetDeck

@DawnHerring Yes - it can be hard to stop all the important stuff, but quiet time is just as important.#journalchat

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Daisy makes a point: we tend to always have something "important" to do that eclipses our need for quiet. #JournalChat #journaling

DawnHerring3:15pm via HootSuite

Daisy makes a point: we tend to always have something "important" to do that eclipses our need for quiet. #JournalChat #journaling

OutOTWhirlwind3:14pm via Web

A pleasure to be here, Dawn, thank you. Happy celebrations for 2 years of #JournalChat

sdekins3:14pm via TweetChat

Daisy has some great quotes in her post. "In the silence of the heart, God speaks." (Mother Teresa) etc. #journalchat

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@sdekins It makes all the difference; helps me concentrate on other things that matter to me.#JournalChat

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JournalChat3:13pm via HootSuite

Susan makes a good point, we need time for ourselves; and silence can help to give us that time.#JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:13pm via HootSuite

Susan makes a good point, we need time for ourselves; and silence can help to give us that time.#JournalChat #Journaling

leahmichon3:13pm via TweetDeck

@sdekins Yes, I have to remember that! #journalchat

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RT @OutOTWhirlwind: #JournalChat To paraphrase, silence aka "the peace that surpasses understanding."

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@OutOTWhirlwind Welcome back to #JournalChatLive, Michael! Great to see you. :)

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sdekins3:12pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat I should at least unplug for one day on the weekends. #journalchat

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RT @sdekins: @leahmichon Leah, I remember those days from years ago. Time for yourself is important. #journalchat

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@leahmichon I can imagine, Leah! Young ones, indeed. Mine are grown, but I also have a grandboy! :) #JournalChat

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OutOTWhirlwind3:11pm via Web

#JournalChat To paraphrase, silence aka "the peace that surpasses understanding."

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@sdekins Indeed, Susan. That's why I like to unplug on the weekends. I love my quiet times with family and alone. :) #JournalChat

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sdekins3:11pm via TweetChat

@leahmichon Leah, I remember those days from years ago. Time for yourself is important.#journalchat

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sdekins3:10pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat Happy to be here. #journalchat

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@cherapple Thanks so much, Cheryl; celebrating with you.:) Welcome back to #JournalChat Live.

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leahmichon3:09pm via TweetDeck

@JournalChat Silence is something I could always use more of (I live with two preschoolers)#journalchat

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@leahmichon I'm so glad to hear that, Leah. I enjoy having you aboard! :) #JournalChat

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sdekins3:08pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat Yes, we have too much noise! Always busy with our electronics, etc. #journalchat

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@sdekins Thanks so much, Susan! Welcome back to #JournalChat Live. :) I celebrate with you too!

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Daisy starts her post by sharing her intention to invite silence into her life. #Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:08pm via HootSuite

Daisy starts her post by sharing her intention to invite silence into her life. #Journaling #JournalChat

cherapple3:07pm via TweetDeck

Hello journalers! #journalchat Happy Anniversary to @JournalChat!

leahmichon3:07pm via TweetDeck

@JournalChat I enjoy #journalchat when I'm able to be here :)

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sdekins3:06pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat Happy Anniversary! #journalchat

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@leahmichon I so appreciate your kind words, Leah; I celebrate with you & all who have contributed to make #JournalChat Live what it is! :)

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@leahmichon Welcome back to #JournalChat Live, Leah! Great to see you. :)

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Our topic is Your #Journaling: Golden Silence. Use your journal to define and track the meaning/effect of silence. #JournalChat

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Our topic is Your #Journaling: Golden Silence. Use your journal to define and track the meaning/effect of silence. #JournalChat

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ow.ly/kqT6G Our #Journaling resource is by Daisy Ann Hickman @dhSunWriter titled, Inviting Silence.#JournalChat

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ow.ly/kqT0K Our #Journaling resource is by Daisy Ann Hickman @dhSunWriter titled, Inviting Silence.#JournalChat

leahmichon3:04pm via TweetDeck

@JournalChat congrats on almost 2 years!#journalchat

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The week of June 17th marks #JournalChat Live's 2 year Anniversary! Join us to celebrate! See details.ow.ly/kqSYd #Journaling

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The week of June 17th marks #JournalChat Live's 2 year Anniversary! Join us to celebrate! See details.ow.ly/kqSVR #Journaling

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Before we get started with today's topic, I have an announcement! :) #JournalChat

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Before we get started with today's topic, I have an announcement! :) #JournalChat

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I recommend tweetchat.com to follow along and post. #JournalChat

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@RefreshwithDawn is my alternate account when my tweets hit the limit on @JournalChat.#JournalChat

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@RefreshwithDawn is my alternate account when my tweets hit the limit on @JournalChat.#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.