
The colder days and longer periods of darkness associated with the winter months is a perfect spark for the ritual of journalling. The wintery season is an invitation to slow down and take stock. This is a time of the year where we can give ourselves permission to rest and replenish our energies; to turn inwards, with your journal or notebook by your side.
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, the end of the year can be a bedlam of emotions. Rather than finding yourself swept away by the materialism of Christmas, here are a series of journalling prompts that will help you craft a more conscious festive period…
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