5 Spiritual Journal Ideas For Fostering a Meaningful Spiritual Journey

A statue of Buddha and a singing bowl

Following one’s own spiritual path is a deeply personal and transformative journey that can be pursued in many forms. From meditation/prayer, mindfulness, and self-reflection, there are countless ways to connect with our inner selves. Another powerful tool for exploring the spiritual journey is keeping a journal. (This post contains affiliate…

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Does Journaling Help with Stress? (And How to Actually Make It Work)

Updated 11/2025 How pen and paper (or even keyboard) can be one of your best stress‑management friends When you’re feeling bogged down with too many tasks, too many thoughts, or too much pressure, one might ask: does journaling help with stress? The short answer: Yes! In many cases journaling can…

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What Is a Gratitude Journal For? A Modern Guide to Gratitude Journaling

Open gratitude journal with blank lined pages and a brown pen resting on top, placed on a wooden bench—symbolizing the start of a daily gratitude journaling practice.

Updated 11/2025 Have you ever wondered “what is a gratitude journal for?” It’s a fair question. You’ve seen the Instagram posts, promoting something trendy like the latest journal or maybe even bought a beautifully leather covered notebook only to let it sit on the shelf.  But a gratitude journal isn’t…

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