We received some really special journals the other day. I was familiar with them, but had always been intimidated by how beautiful they were. I thought to myself: How could I ever mess it up with my handwriting? Would my thoughts be eloquent enough?
A customer came in today looking for a copy of The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. I had used this in a writing class years ago and adored this book in all my tender vulnerability of 19 years. Julia’s book is so full of heart and she reminds you that your thoughts are important, whatever creative work you are doing–it does matter.
Once John explained to me how he used the journals, I began to think I might like to give them a try. Since the pages are wrapped in the leather, you can also collect images, tickets, maps, whatever is meaningful to you . . . and then also write about it. The journal pictured here is dedicated to travels to various jazz and blues festivals and concerts.
With all of the e-mails we send, text messages, digital photos and so on, a tangible journal becomes even more special. Duke Ellington is quoted as saying: I merely took the energy to pout and wrote some blues. This reminds me that it doesn’t take much effort to write when you consider the treasure you create.
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