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Life's Companion: Journal Writing as a Spiritual Quest

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My copy of this book is dog-eared and worn, highlighted in pink and feathered with little yellow stickies. I recommend it as one of the best introductory journal writing books around. The format is unique. On the left hand page there are quotes, poems and insights. On the right hand page is the actual book, which combines literary, spiritual and psychological insights. I've been journaling for almost 10 years now and I still go back to this book for more inspiration.

I cannot believe I am the first to review this book, and I have already owned it for five years. This book helped me transform my spiritual quest from a meandering walk through the universe, to a path of enrichment and purpose. It gave me a new basis for my personal theology. Additionally, it fueled my creativity in a way I did not expect and my journaling has been much more meaningful and therapeutic since. If you are feeling that itch deep inside, a feeling that SOMETHING inside your soul wants to have its story told, this book will help you more than you can imagine.

This is the book that got me interested in journal writing. This book helps you use your journal as a tool for self-growth and fulfillment. One of the things that I really liked about it is that the exercises in the book can be used by anyone. It's not just for women, and it's not geared towards a specific religion/spiritual path. The exercises are extremely thought-provoking.

In my opinion, this book is a "must have" for journal writers.

I have journaled almost as long as I could write, and I have had my copy of this book for probably ten years, and I still come back to it over and over for insight and inspiration. Not just a journaling book, it's a book for growing as a human being. I can't recommend it highly enough

I have read and used many journal writing books, and this is one of the best because it is so readable. A wise and enchanting tool for deepening personal reflection and transformation.

This book is a classic!! We are using it in a Master's program to help teachers become better reflective practitioners. There is such a wealth of material to help anyone become more aware of their inner voice, to listen to inner truth. The meditations, which are available on tape, are an added bonus. If you journal or want to start journaling, you need to buy this book and use it as a reference.

Life's Companion is an essential tool to anyone going through life's transitions. I have had it with me since 1991 - ready to use when I needed some help sorting through what I was experiencing. It will never be passe, old stuff - the words are as meaningful and helpful now as they were the first time I used this book. I especially appreciated the right-hand page of journal entries, quotes and exercises. If you have one book on your shelf to nurture your self-growth, it should be this one.

Ms. Baldwin's book on journaling as a spiritual process is simply the best in its field for encouraging, developing and inspiring humans to know who they are and to excel in their professional and personal life choices. For anyone who coaches individuals on life choices and paths and career options, this is an invaluable tool for that process work. Baldwin is a master at creating questions and tools that allow individuals to explore their inner worlds and ask the right questions for themselves. Plus, the format itself in thought-provoking and extremely easy to use. An outstanding addition to any personal coaching library!

This book caries just about every way of approaching journal writing with practical and usuable examples, probing questions and shows a variety of styles by which one can motivate themselves in the process of journal writing. Highest recommendation.

Without knowing it this product has inspired me to find answers within me. By reflecting and writing stuff down you can become an open channel, little like automatic writing and really flow questions and answers that have been hidden. After months you can see how your life has unfolded and how messages are all around you to a new world. Thanks to this book, helping people, life experience I have put together soul's inner voice a profound but simple approach to changing your life in 24 hours.
Thank you for your book and inspiring journey.

Love and light

Bradmonk