Why I Collect Journals

 

Hello Readers!

I've been asked before whether or not I collect anything, and to be honest, I'm not much into dusting things, so I don't really collect knick-knacks and the like, but I think there is at least one thing that I seem to collect and that is Journals. 

I was recently writing in one of my journals, the one I write in daily about whatever happened, and I got to thinking. Those little gears in my brain started turning, and I thought, why do I have so many journals? From where I was sitting, I could see two, plus the one I was writing in, plus one that was in my backpack, which was sitting in the same room. I have this sense that writers, in particular, have a knack for collecting journals... and I'm wondering why? So here are a few reasons I hoard collect journals.

1. They are Really Pretty~

I love my journals; some have Owls, some flowers, or Bible verses, (one even has a wooden cover 😉)... But then others are plain or just dollar tree style. There is just something very lovely about journals. 

2. They Have a Purpose~

Yes, they do. Before you ask about all the blank ones that are tucked into my desk, those will have one at some point. Each of my journals are for a different thing. For example, my pink journal is my daily journal, my owl journal is for writing ideas and scraps of stories, my plain one is my official random journal. (By the way, I believe everyone should have a random notebook. They are amazing.) My fancy-looking green one has funny family stories... I could go on for a while, but you get the point. (Comment below if you'd like another post where I can share pictures... but I'm writing this last minute again whoops... so no pics :( sorry.) 

3. They Represent Ideas~ 

Each blank page, every line, represents a fresh start and new idea. I often write better on paper than on my laptop. There is something cozy about writing in a journal. It's less intimidating than my laptop screen. 

Those are all the reasons I can think of at the moment. Perhaps I'll do a part two with pictures; that'd be fun. I've found journaling/writing in a journal very helpful for both my mental and spiritual health. At the beginning of the day, when I sit down to do my devotions, I end my time by journaling about what I read and end by writing out a prayer. At the end of the day, I usually journal about whatever happened and what I'm thinking about. I enjoy, to some extent, reading my old journals because they show me ways I've grown and can point out ways that I still need to grow. 

So the next time you want to comment about all the journals that your writer friend has, maybe ask why they love journals so much. I'm sure every writer has their reasons. 😉

What are some reasons you have journals? Do you keep a journal? Should I do a follow-up post and share pictures? Let me know in the comments! 

Blessings,

Mattie May