Positivity Journal
This past week I've been keeping the Biblical Passover and Days of Unleavened Bread. Although the main focus is that of Christ's sacrifice and the forgiveness He made possible, one of the themes of these days is Christian growth. It's good to reflect on ways we can improve, but an excessive focus on our faults can take our eyes off our Savior. So as the week came to a close, I began a new project that I think will help to establish balance.
My mom gave me a new notebook when I came to visit, and although I attempted to set it aside for a future project, that didn't last long. Despite the break I'd had while visiting family, it was still difficult to set aside the many stressors of daily life. As I was getting swept up in the overwhelmingness of it all, it suddenly struck me that the particular situation I was contemplating actually held many positive points. I had allowed myself to get caught up in the "what if" and "I could have done this better" worries. But like any developing story, there is so much potential for things to go right, even if the first chapter got off to a rocky start.
I decided it was time to set aside the negative aspects that I had given plenty of thought to and put on paper what can go right. The premise of "The Journal of Positivity" aligns with Psalm 118:24, which states: "This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it," (NKJV). The human mind does not naturally tend towards godly thoughts and gratitude, so through the act of writing positive thoughts, I hope to change the conversation in my mind.
For anyone that may find this useful, I'm including a list of some question prompts that may help if you're considering starting a journal of your own.