Why the Journals

     These journals are a place for me to lay down my thoughts in physical form. To gather inspiration, to place observations and store reflections. I needed a place to come to and reset my inner strength and adjust my confidence. To stave off the stress and curb the anxiety. A place to regroup. I fall strongly on my faith. For without it the well of inner strength that I draw from deep within me is shallow. There have been times when I have had to dig deep and I mean really deep. Until I found myself on my knees did I realize that the inner strength I needed then wasn't strength I could provide from my past experiences but a strength so big that the only way to find it was by faith. I never really looked at myself as having what it took to have that kind of faith. But faith it was and it was all I had. So while I draw inner strength from past experiences, it is my faith that fortifies me. Do I lose sight of my faith sometimes? You bet I do! Do I forget to use my inner strength or worse, where to find it? (Cause it's always there) Yep, I sure do! That is why I need the reset button. My reset button comes in many forms. Prayer, a mental pep talk, taking a step back and breathing. Throwing words at my sister who seems to always remind me of my song. The one that I forget, momentarily but still forget. And now these journals I will also use. I share these with who ever finds them useful. Who ever needs a reset button. Whom ever needs to be reminded of their song.