A Favorite Page

for some reason the following page is calling me today, so i'm following my intuition and posting it here rather than focusing on a particular journal to discuss this week.

this is one of my favorite journal pages because i was able to weave six different elements that i really love into a composition that compels me to stay with it for a while before moving on to the next page. the weaving includes--

• top/bottom indigo blue border ribbons
• pic of splashes of white and turquoise paint on a gradient sky-blue background; i cut out the rectangle in the middle of the page as a window for the--
• pic of pure marble blue eyes  
• pic of an anime character 
• silver, crystal and aquamarine appliques accenting the splashes of paint and pupils of all eyes on the page
• shimmering purple and blue embroidered ribbon pieces

i think i chose to write on those white strips to cover unrelated text that came with the larger page with the splashes of paint. altogether, "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts" (Aristotle). the trippy thing about this composition is i didn't intend its outcome. it just happened as a result of being present with a blank page and trusting the creative process, much like trusting the process of life.

About Journals (Functions & Distinctions)

I want to share a bit of information about journals that we discuss in my 3-week journal course, which you may find useful. 

There are four distinct aspects of a journal that define its functions, content, and purpose. 

 

A journal is essentially a “living” document that functions as:

·       A repository of thoughts, feelings, dreams, revelations, and ideas

·       A self-exploration tool for working through issues, tapping into the subconscious

·       A reference source of study materials, notes, articles, sketches, etc.; it can be used as a basis for other works, e.g., books, films, etc.

·       An earth record of your being, experiences, life, or an era of your life (memoir)

Your intention for keeping a journal defines its function, which may be singular or varied. The focus can also change in mid-stream, consciously or subconsciously. Just go with the flow, let it unfold, and watch where it takes you.

We still have room in the course if you want to join us next Saturday. You can register at EventBrite (Baltimore City / More Than a Journal) or contact me at either moonmythpublishing@gmail.com or 443.857.2402 to register on site.

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My Next-to-Favorite Journal

my next-to-favorite journal to date chronicles one of my 60-day non-human experiences, as defined by John Randolph Price. (i think this experience is detailed in his book, A Spiritual Philosophy for the New World). this journal began as a 9" x 12" sketch book with a spiral binding at the top. the front cover is made of textured paper, with a couple of coats of shellac, ribbon at the top and bottom, and a mardi gras mask.


i truly love each page of this book, from the first with the pic of that little boy, to the last. in addition to some striking pics, i used all kinds of materials--cellophane, glitter glue, beads, appliques, feathers, ribbons, deco paper, cloth swatches, leather. i especially love the top-to-bottom layout that the spiral binding affords.

the biggest challenge for this week's blog was which pages to include here without making this week's entry too long. i settled for two collages of my favorite pages. if you want to see the entire book you'll have to come to my journal class that begins on Saturday, April 16th or check out my Facebook page or wait until my next 33 Bookzz art show.

meantime, just experience how a journal can also be a repository of experiences as well as a chronicle of your spiritual growth over a period of time.