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I Have Decided To Start Journaling Again

I kept a journal since I was 12. Then in my 20s I had things to hide so I stopped being honest and then stopped writing. How do you keep a journal when you have real secrets?

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Serenitree · F

You keep it in your head. In the actual physical journal, all you'll need is a couple of key words to bring it all back to the forefront of your thoughts. Date, key words, and one word describing the emotion connected with that memory. I promise, you will not lose anything that you think is big enough to keep secret.

Misamisa · 36-40, F

@Serenitree that's true. I'll try that.

Serenitree · F

@Misamisa It's worked for me for many years.

Misamisa · 36-40, F

Well. Even if nobody see my diaries now... I have kids. Have you ever wondered what will your children think of you when they are older and for some reason they decide to read your journals? Specialy questionable conduct.😅

xmedleft · 51-55, M

@Misamisa That is actually an entire philosophy of life; Don't do anything you wouldn't want your ____ to know about.
The ____ is whomever the most important concept is ... Kids ... spouse.... mother/father ... boss .... churchmates...

ineedadrink · 51-55, M

Who does, or is likely to, see your journal anyway? Were you denying things to yourself?

Serenitree · F

@ineedadrink If there is an actual, physical, written account of an event, there is no guarantee that it won't be seen by someone.

Heartlander · 80-89, M

What a great question. it's like we lose our 5th Amendment right when we write it down. How does one craft a life where there is absolutely no need for keeping secrets?

Misamisa · 36-40, F

@Heartlander indeed!

Heartlander · 80-89, M

:) one thing I really admired about Mother Teresa was the way she unapologetically laid bare her inner conflicts, apprehensions, fears and opinions and in doing so became so fearless and free.

It seems so simple to do so, yet ....