#JournalChat Live 8/8/13 Part I Topic: Your Journaling: Find Your Niche! with special guest Thomas Freeman

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RT @tfreemanSaid: Yes - And I would say, I know I can trust Him to provide wisdom. I don't see it as a one-way conversation#journalchat

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RT @tfreemanSaid: Yes - And I would say, I know I can trust Him to provide wisdom. I don't see it as a one-way conversation#journalchat

sdekins3:28pm via oneQube TweetChat

@JournalChat Dawn, what other niche purposes can you think of? #journalchat

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SarahHerring233:31pm via Web

@queen_elisheba I do the same thing all the time. It's so simple.. and rewarding. #JournalChat

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@SarahHerring23 There you go, Sarah! And it's quite the learning experience too, huh? :) #JournalChat

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queen_elisheba3:31pm via TweetCaster for Android

I'm currently doing a 21 meditation, and my writing is very telling about what is going on "underneath" #JournalChat

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I just shares with Susan that personal empowerment and who I really am have become my niche focus points in my entries.#JournalChat

DawnHerring3:30pm via HootSuite

I just shares with Susan that personal empowerment and who I really am have become my niche focus points in my entries.#JournalChat

tfreemanSaid3:29pm via HootSuite

Yes - And I would say, I know I can trust Him to provide wisdom. I don't see it as a one-way conversation #journalchat

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@sdekins Great question, Susan! Mine are personal power and who I really am which are both vitally important to me.#JournalChat

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SarahHerring233:29pm via Web

@JournalChat It's like going on an adventure and getting to come back whenever I like :) #JournalChat

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@tfreemanSaid So you know God is listening, thus your confidence. :) #JournalChat

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sdekins3:28pm via oneQube TweetChat

RT @tfreemanSaid I value the ability to organize thoughts in writing but I need more #journalchat

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That specific niche focus can help us create a context of our lives that is relevant and purposeful. #JournalChat #Journaling

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sdekins3:28pm via oneQube TweetChat

@JournalChat Dawn, what other niche purposes can you think of? #journalchat

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@SarahHerring23 Yes, it is. And it's only yours, well worth recording. Glad it is so beneficial to you, Sarah. :) #JournalChat

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tfreemanSaid3:27pm via HootSuite

So I value the ability to organize thoughts in writing (I think that may be what some of you are saying) but I need more#journalchat

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RT @queen_elisheba Sometimes I ask whatever question is on my mind & wait for the answers.... #JournalChat #journalchat

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RT @tfreemanSaid My confidence comes from knowing God rather than a method #journalchat

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@tfreemanSaid I could see why that would be the greatest benefit, knowing how you feel about the Creator! :) #JournalChat

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tfreemanSaid3:26pm via HootSuite

I don't think it would help me if I wasn't a "believer". My confidence comes from knowing God rather than a method#journalchat

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RT @queen_elisheba Sometimes I ask whatever question is on my mind & wait for the answers.... #JournalChat #journalchat

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That specific niche focus can help us create a context of our lives that is relevant and purposeful. #JournalChat #Journaling

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DawnHerring3:25pm via HootSuite

That specific niche focus can help us create a context of our lives that is relevant and purposeful. #JournalChat #Journaling

SarahHerring233:25pm via Web

@JournalChat Yes! Sometimes I think "What was I thinking?!" or "Yes, that was a precious moment!!" It's my own personal story.#JournalChat

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RT @tfreemanSaid In Prayer Journaling, I have to think about the person of God and that's the greatest benefit! #journalchat

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RT @queen_elisheba: Sometimes I ask whatever question is on my mind and wait for the answers...write whatever comes to my mind #JournalChat

tfreemanSaid3:24pm via HootSuite

So in Prayer Journaling, I have to really think about the person of God and I think that's the greatest benefit! #journalchat

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RT @SarahHerring23: I write out my prayers all the time. It gives me a sense of security. #JournalChat

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RT @SarahHerring23: I write out my prayers all the time. It gives me a sense of security. #JournalChat

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The point of a niche purpose is to stay on task, or on "word" with what really matters to you so you are consistent #JournalChat#Journaling

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DawnHerring3:24pm via HootSuite

The point of a niche purpose is to stay on task, or on "word" with what really matters to you so you are consistent #JournalChat#Journaling

sdekins3:24pm via oneQube TweetChat

RT @SarahHerring23 I write out my prayers all the time. It gives me a sense of security. #JournalChat #journalchat

tfreemanSaid3:24pm via HootSuite

When I talk to anyone, I frame what I'm saying in context to what I know about them. Just part of communication. #journalchat

queen_elisheba3:23pm via TweetCaster for Android

Sometimes I ask whatever question is on my mind and wait for the answers...write whatever comes to my mind. #JournalChat

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sdekins3:23pm via oneQube TweetChat

@tfreemanSaid Yes, I read that you sometimes found it hard to focus on prayer during prayer time and this helps. Me too.#journalchat

SarahHerring233:23pm via Web

I write out my prayers all the time. It gives me a sense of security. #JournalChat

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In essence, the benefits Thomas shares with his letters to God can work the same way in whatever niche purpose we create.#JournalChat

DawnHerring3:23pm via HootSuite

In essence, the benefits Thomas shares with his letters to God can work the same way in whatever niche purpose we create.#JournalChat

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tfreemanSaid3:22pm via HootSuite

I'm glad to hear that others do this as well. I do find it easier to focus as I think specifically about who I'm talking to.#journalchat

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@SarahHerring23 Do you find it spell binding, interesting, or surprising when you reread? #JournalChat

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I sometimes dialogue with my "inner wisdom" which I believe does come from the Creator. #JournalChat #Journaling

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RT @DawnHerring I sometimes dialogue with my "inner wisdom" which I believe does come from the Creator#JournalChat #Journaling #journalchat

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RT @sdekins: @JournalChat It really helps me work out issues when I prayer-journal. I trust that what I "hear" is from God.#journalchat

DawnHerring3:21pm via HootSuite

RT @sdekins: @JournalChat It really helps me work out issues when I prayer-journal. I trust that what I "hear" is from God.#journalchat

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I sometimes dialogue with my "inner wisdom" which I believe does come from the Creator. #JournalChat #Journaling

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DawnHerring3:20pm via HootSuite

I sometimes dialogue with my "inner wisdom" which I believe does come from the Creator. #JournalChat #Journaling

SarahHerring233:20pm via Web

@JournalChat I do that all the time, then I find myself re reading the whole #journal! #JournalChat

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sdekins3:20pm via oneQube TweetChat

@JournalChat It really helps me work out issues when I prayer-journal. I trust that what I "hear" is from God. #journalchat

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@tfreemanSaid I see in your post several benefits to staying on focus in prayer with God on the page. #JournalChat

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RT @DawnHerring Looking back on a journal entry is a great way to see how you've changed &grown as an individual.#JournalChat #journalchat

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Looking back on a journal entry is a great way to see how you've changed and grown as an individual. #JournalChat #Journaling

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@sdekins So your entries are conversations with God as well, Susan. How does that benefit you? #JournalChat

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SarahHerring233:18pm via Web

@JournalChat Absolutely! I had no idea how refreshing this is, until I joined. :D #JournalChat

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RT @sdekins: I'm a Christian too, and begin my prayer-journal entries with "Dear God" or "Dear Lord".
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Looking back on a journal entry is a great way to see how you've changed and grown as an individual. #JournalChat #Journaling

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DawnHerring3:17pm via HootSuite

Looking back on a journal entry is a great way to see how you've changed and grown as an individual. #JournalChat #Journaling

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I'm a Christian too, and begin my prayer-journal entries with "Dear God" or "Dear Lord".
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@tfreemanSaid It's more difficult to keep track of your words unless it's recorded of course. ;) #JournalChat

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sdekins3:16pm via oneQube TweetChat

@JournalChat Thank you much, Dawn. It's nice to be here.#journalchat

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RT @tfreemanSaid: But I can't easily go back to something I've said to find encouragement in growth. #journalchat

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@sdekins Welcome back to #JournalChat Live, Susan! Great to see you. :)

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@SarahHerring23 Glad to hear that, Sarah; I always appreciate feedback. :)) #JournalChat

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@tfreemanSaid So awareness is not the issue; it's simply the way of expression. #JournalChat

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But I can't easily go back to something I've said to find encouragement in growth. #journalchat

sdekins3:14pm via oneQube TweetChat

@tfreemanSaid Thomas, I've found prayer journaling to be a good way for me to focus when trying to pray to God.#journalchat

queen_elisheba3:14pm via TweetCaster for Android

Absolutely! And helpful! @JournalChat: queen_elisheba Sounds like a great meditative tool in action. #JournalChat

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@tfreemanSaid So awareness is not the issue; it's simply the way of expression. #JournalChat

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SarahHerring233:14pm via Web

@JournalChat Yes! #JournalChat

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queen_elisheba3:13pm via TweetCaster for Android

I have always been a letter writer, or written down my emotions, thoughts, then read to whomever I was addressing.#JournalChat

SarahHerring233:13pm via Web

@JournalChat Thank you! This is my favorite part of Thursday's now. Its good to see you, too. #JournalChat

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@queen_elisheba Sounds like a great meditative tool in action.#JournalChat

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tfreemanSaid3:13pm via HootSuite

As a Christian I'm free to be very aware of myself because I know I'm forgiven by the greatest judge, the creator/owner of all.#journalchat

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@tfreemanSaid I've heard others say that as well; it takes discipline to put pen to paper. But prayer changed that for you.#JournalChat

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queen_elisheba3:12pm via TweetCaster for Android

Interesting, @tfreemanSaid I have the opposite effect, it's easier to write my feelings and needs than to express them.#JournalChat

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@queen_elisheba There is power in such entries, Elizabeth. And comfort, I believe. :) #JournalChat

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Yes, @JournalChat I love having prompts for those specifics times...when the mind is "blocked" #JournalChat

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@SarahHerring23 Are you responding to the issue of resistance to #Journaling; that it creates unwanted awaresness?#JournalChat

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tfreemanSaid3:11pm via HootSuite

Honestly, the greatest resistance is that it doesn't come natural. Talking came easily but writing requires more focus#journalchat

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@SarahHerring23 Welcome back to #JournalChat Live, Sarah! Good to see you again.

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queen_elisheba3:10pm via TweetCaster for Android

So true, @SarahHerring23 it reveals all the thoughts we tend to deny #JournalChat

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When we choose a specific issue, approach or purpose for our entries, it can give us immediate fodder for the page.#JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:10pm via HootSuite

When we choose a specific issue, approach or purpose for our entries, it can give us immediate fodder for the page.#JournalChat #Journaling

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SarahHerring233:09pm via Web

#JournalChat I think that's because #journaling takes some people's security blanket away from them and reveals what they don't want to see.

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@queen_elisheba That's wonderful, Elizabeth! I'm glad your prayers/mantra help you stay connected when you're troubled.#JournalChat

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Sometimes it's just the name of God that is written over and over#JournalChat

SarahHerring233:09pm via Web

#JournalChat I think that's because #journaling takes some people's security blanket away from them and reveals what they don't want to see.

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@tfreemanSaid Thomas,you express in your post about your initial resistance to #Journaling.Why do you think there was struggle? #JournalChat

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queen_elisheba3:07pm via TweetCaster for Android

I'm not Christian, but I keep a prayer journal, or rather, a mantra journal. It's great during times if worry, anxiety, etc. #JournalChat

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When we come to the journal page, it can help to have a specific reason, purpose or heart-felt idea of what we want to record.#JournalChat

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When we come to the journal page, it can help to have a specific reason, purpose or heart-felt idea of what we want to record.#JournalChat

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@tfreemanSaid Whatever time you have is wonderful, Thomas. Thanks for making time to join us. #JournalChat

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@tfreemanSaid Welcome, Thomas! Thanks so much for being our special guest today on #JournalChat Live! :)

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tfreemanSaid3:05pm via HootSuite

However, I can only be available forthe next 45min.
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Many folks who attempt to keep a journal find themselves resisting keeping on consistently. #Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:05pm via HootSuite

Many folks who attempt to keep a journal find themselves resisting keeping on consistently. #Journaling #JournalChat

tfreemanSaid3:04pm via HootSuite

Hi Dawn. Thanks for the invitation to join you all today. I look forward to learning from you all. #journalchat

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Our topic is Your #Journaling: Find Your Niche! as we create meaningful purpose for our journal entries. #JournalChat

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Our topic is Your #Journaling: Find Your Niche! as we create meaningful purpose for our journal entries. #JournalChat

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Thanks Dawn!! @JournalChat: queen_elisheba Welcome back to #JournalChat Live, Elizabeth; great to see you! :)

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@queen_elisheba Welcome back to #JournalChat Live, Elizabeth; great to see you! :)

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ow.ly/nL2es #JournalChat Live is Today, 5 EST/2 PST;Topic:Your #Journaling:Find Your Niche! Thomas Freeman join us! @tfreemanSaid

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ow.ly/nLfvs Our resource is #Christian #Journaling: Will Letters to God Overcome Resistance? by Thomas Freeman#Journalchat

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#JournalChat starts right now....

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ow.ly/nLfny Our resource is #Christian #Journaling: Will Letters to God Overcome Resistance? by Thomas Freeman#Journalchat

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I am Dawn Herring, your host and avid journal keepe;#Journaling is my passion! #JournalChat

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I am Dawn Herring, your host and avid journal keepe;#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.