Journaling: A Spirit Journey

I am not an outspoken Christian, but I like to think of my internal monologue/dialogue as being spiritual, and this book felt like a kind, strong hand, ready to guide, lead or, sometimes, gently push.

Anne Broyles speaks of journaling as a spiritual journey, and I think that her book helps readers take those first steps on the journey--but this book is not simply for beginners to this discipline! I have kept a spiritual journal regularly for the last seven years (and sporadically for the last 25 years). Broyles' suggestions gave me new insights into journaling and new ways to reflect on this journey.I'd compare Broyles' work to The Joy of Cooking. Broyles, like the cookbook compiler, offers a multitude of options, then stands out of the way and lets the reader-writer reflect and cook with that reflection. I've especially responded to Broyles' material on dreams and find this material a valuable companion. The suggestions for journal dialogues--with others and with self--are also creative and wise.