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Lois Guarino (Author)
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Omega Institute Mind, Body, Spirit Series September 14, 1999
How to use a journal to communicate with your deepest self
Step-by-step advice on keeping every type of journal--from a personal diary to a dream chronicle
Simple exercises that bring out the poet /journalist/profiler/narrator in everyone

The Omega Institute, the nation's largest holistic education and retreat center, has helped tens of thousands of people in their search for well-being, personal growth, and spiritual development through its world-renowned workshops and retreats. Now the experts at the Omega Institute share their wisdom with you in a unique series of books that provide the guidance, the inspiration, and the skills you need to bring increased meaning and vitality into your life. . . .

Scripting a record of your internal life consistently and over a period of time allows you to give voice to your subconscious, commit otherwise fleeting thoughts to paper, and liberate your dreams. But where does a nonwriter begin? Writing Your Authentic Self is the beginner's guide to crafting an intimate, enlightening, and, most of all, genuine memoir. Whether your interests are spiritual, artistic, or historical (a genealogical journal is a gift for the generations to come!), there is a type of journal that will bring out the writer in you. Written by one of the top creativity experts at the Omega Institute--and containing advice and inspiration from dozens of experts in the field--Writing Your Authentic Self shows you:

How to capture experiences, record your dreams, embrace your memories, and free your muse--even if you have never written for pleasure
How to find the best journal format to express your true self
How to have your journal teach you . . . about your goals, your challenges, your strengths, and perhaps your real calling


Don't miss these other outstanding Omega Institute Mind, Body, Spirit books:

Vitality and Wellness
The Essentials of Yoga


And coming soon . . .

Contemplative Living
The Power of Ritual
Bodywork Basics

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How to use a journal to communicate with your deepest self
Step-by-step advice on keeping every type of journal--from a personal diary to a dream chronicle
Simple exercises that bring out the poet /journalist/profiler/narrator in everyone

The Omega Institute, the nation's largest holistic education and retreat center, has helped tens of thousands of people in their search for well-being, personal growth, and spiritual development through its world-renowned workshops and retreats. Now the experts at the Omega Institute share their wisdom with you in a unique series of books that provide the guidance, the inspiration, and the skills you need to bring increased meaning and vitality into your life. . . .

Scripting a record of your internal life consistently and over a period of time allows you to give voice to your subconscious, commit otherwise fleeting thoughts to paper, and liberate your dreams. But where does a nonwriter begin? Writing Your Authentic Self is the beginner's guide to crafting an intimate, enlightening, and, most of all, genuine memoir. Whether your interests are spiritual, artistic, or historical (a genealogical journal is a gift for the generations to come!), there is a type of journal that will bring out the writer in you. Written by one of the top creativity experts at the Omega Institute--and containing advice and inspiration from dozens of experts in the field--Writing Your Authentic Self shows you:

How to capture experiences, record your dreams, embrace your memories, and free your muse--even if you have never written for pleasure
How to find the best journal format to express your true self
How to have your journal teach you . . . about your goals, your challenges, your strengths, and perhaps your real calling

Don't miss these other outstanding Omega Institute Mind, Body, Spirit books:

Vitality and Wellness
The Essentials of Yoga

And coming soon . . .

Contemplative Living
The Power of Ritual
Bodywork Basics

About the Author

Lois Guarino is a visual artist whose work with photography, collage, and painting is informed by her fifteen years of journal keeping. She has received numerous grants and fellowships, and her artwork is on display in many museums and private collections. She is also the director of staff development at the Omega Institute, where she leads workshops on creativity, mixed media, and personal exploration.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Dell; First Edition edition (September 14, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0440508711
  • ISBN-13: 978-0440508717
  • Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 0.4 x 9.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,565,379 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Writing Your Authentic Self, April 30, 2000
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Writing Your Authentic Self is a great resource for anyone interested in journal keeping and self exploration. This book is chock full of ideas, tips and exercises for both the beginning and experienced journalist. The sample journal entries are incredibly moving and inspiring and demonstrate what a profound tool for inner discovery that journal keeping can be. If you are considering starting a journal or have been keeping one, but want to take a fresh approach, get this book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful and Inspiring Book, March 6, 2004
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This book is very complete. It includes inspiring quotes, practical how-to approaches to various kinds of journals, and personal stories of individuals who have benefitted from keeping a daily record of their lives and inner thoughts. The book includes areas not covered by most other books on journal writing, including ways to process grief. Interesting illustrations are sprinkled throughout the text. Definitely a worthwhile book! Read it.
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4 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars bloodless and draining, May 6, 2003
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This book should have been better--it's a comprehensive collection of journaling ideas--but the final effect is bloodless and draining. Sadly, the author saves significant journal writing examples for a final section and uses quotes instead of examples in the chapters. Perhaps she's trying not to sway the reader as to a preferred type of writing, but it also doesn't impart much energy or passion. Go back to "The New Diary" or "One to One," or go forward to "Leaving a Trace;" this one isn't worth the effort.
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