Journaling from the Heart [Paperback]

Eldonna Bouton (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0967038413 | ISBN-13: 978-0967038414 | Publication Date: September 15, 2000 | Edition: Edition Unstated

Now you can experience Eldonna Bouton's popular journaling workshops on your own, or create an independent writing group in your community. 75 assignments taken from the author’s popular workshops. Features guidelines for getting the most out of your independent journal work, or forming a journaling group. Includes extensive bibliography of journaling resources.

Workshop One Introduction to Journaling: Reconnecting with the Lost Self. In Workshop One you learn how to choose the best journaling materials, time, and place for you to write. Through daily prompts, you will be led on a path of self-discovery, including both the light and shadow sides of who you are. You will hopefully identify behavior patterns that no longer suit you, re-establish boundaries and goals, and fall in love with daily journal writing. In a word, Workshop One is about DISCOVERY. 25 Exercises to bring you closer to your authentic self.

Workshop Two Paper Dreams: How to use your Journal to Create the Life you Want. These daily journaling prompts are designed to help you figure out what is blocking your path to the life you want, identify your goals, and knock down the stumbling blocks to Joy. The ultimate goal is to help you on your way to manifesting a more blissful existence. 25 Exercises to bring you closer to fulfillment.

Workshop Three Waking the Muse: Journaling Toward more Creativity. In Workshop Three you will continue your reconnection to the self through prompts that allow for more creative writing in your journal. The assignments are designed to lead you to move your writing to a level of self-reflection within a more creative format. 25 exercises to bring you closer to your Muse.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A hearty buffet of journal food for the hungry writer, served up by a masterful cook and storyteller. -- Kathleen Adams, LPC, RPT. Author of Journal to the Self and Director of The

About the Author

Eldonna Edwards Bouton is a lifelong journaler and diary enthusiast. She has written three books on the subject: Loose Ends, A Journaling Tool for Tying up the Incomplete Details of Your Life and Heart, Write Away: A Journal Writing Tool Kit, and Journaling From the Heart: A Writing Workshop in Three Parts. She offers journaling workshops and seminars around the country. Eldonna has published inspirational nonfiction as well as essays, humor and fiction and is currently working on a novel.

In addition to writing books, the author also mentors others through her business, Writefully Yours, a consulting service for would-be writers and self-publishers.

Ms. Bouton is also a nationally certified massage therapist and bodywork instructor. The author currently resides on the central California coast. com.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Whole Heart Pubns; Edition Unstated edition (September 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967038413
• ISBN-13: 978-0967038414
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,598,268 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Guideline for Journaling, December 21, 2000

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Karol I. Taylor (Hyattsville, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Journaling from the Heart (Paperback)

When I open a wordless book and stare at the blank page, I often feel overwhelmed. How do I go about filling it? What do I say? I am not naturally creative, I am in the process of growing into my creativity. In "Journaling from the Heart," Eldonna Bouton addresses my problem by providing a guideline to follow. The guideline helps me begin my writing journey while gently guiding me back to my feelings and emotions. Thanks, Eldonna. Finally I feel like I can get started and keep progressing in my journaling efforts without feeling overwhelmed and giving up way too soon.

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than a psychiatrist-and cheaper, too, September 30, 2000

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"whizzersmom" (Moore, OK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Journaling from the Heart (Paperback)

This book has already given me much needed insight into myself and I am still learning as I go. This is the best tool for journaling that I have seen yet, and I've been looking for a while, let me assure you. There is no way you could get more for less money with a therapist or psychiatrist. Eldonna knows just how to help you get started and encourage you to keep going.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Journaling From The Heart, September 27, 2000

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"nanmagw" (Conifer, Colorado USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Journaling from the Heart (Paperback)

This is the best book on journaling I have found! It is actually a journaling workshop in three parts. It takes you on a journey and connects you with your inner self. Journaling is probably one of the best theraputic practices one can do to find balance and peace with ones self. I would recommend this book to anyone who needs to find fulfillment in their lives.