Your Visualizing Tool
Some people say journaling is hard. I have to say that the writing comes easy, it’s making the journal book itself that is certainly a challenge. I’ve been involved in making journals since last April, when I attended the Artiscape in Columbus OH and came home with a leather bound journal and lots of fresh ideas on making all kinds of journals. I’ve made about 15 and gave many away… They are beautiful and there are only so many that can be gifts since not all my friends journal! Oh my!!!!
I guess it was a few years ago that I bought a book on how to make journals and various decorative covers and gifts. It was really hard then, since I had no clue what I was doing…. Now… well, I’m no expert, but I understand some of the book binding terms and know the difference between a leaf, a signature and an end page and the purpose of waxed linen thread.
I’ve developed an opportunity to mix two loves here! Since I love journals and journal writing – I guess you could call me a Journal Aficionado. And I also love beads! I buy journals and I make them, I decorate them with fabric and beads and create art inside them as well as write secrets, ideas and plans. Sometimes I have several different journals going at once. As long as I date the page so I know when I wrote it, I guess it really doesn’t matter which journal book it’s written in. I have journals that date back decades. Yes I keep them and often go back and read, to see that I’ve grown (or still stuck) – it depends on the topic.
Last night I was up until 1:30 am finishing up 2 beautiful journals (shown above) that will be available for sale soon. I was so caught up in my creativity, I had no idea what time it was, I just knew the cats were making a fuss, because it was way past their bedtime. 🙂 With my current day job, I get up around 7am, and this morning I was a little groggy. However, I was energized because of my completed artistic projects the night before since that I had envisioned the finished piece when they were just a raw piece of cardboard and material.
Which brings me to the topic of this blog… Visualization. Journaling is a written form of visualization. But visualization is an important part of creating your future, the things you want and where you want to go. Even Steven Covey says “begin with an end in mind.” Looking at a piece of cardboard and visualizing it as a journal – decorated with fabric, ribbon and beads says something about my visualization process. Now let’s see if I can put those visualization techniques to work in other aspects of my life…. Hmmmmmmm ! Journal on your visualization process. If you’re not familiar with visualizing, Shakti Gwan has several books on the subject athat are excellent. Visit her at: http://www.shaktigawain.com/…
Meanwhile, stay tuned for more creative thoughts… since I’m headed to a few art galleries tonight and goodness knows what creative sparks that will inspire.
In the Spirit of Love and Light…
Rosemary Augustine
