Gratitude Journal

  I recently wrote about some of the benefits of practicing gratuitude - and this week our women's spiritual bookgroup, Sister Circle begins reading and discussing the Gratuitude Diaries by Janice Kaplan. (I'm Grateful to have found a lovely used hardback copy - and used bonus points for it's purchase!)

My creative community often convinced words and image in our journals, plus process oriented painting. We often pour a cup of tea, and sip with our creative muses. 

Cup of Creativi-tea

I got a lovely journal from 'the other Grands' for Christmas, and it seems perfect for the practice. The John Templeton foundation supported Kaplan's work on the book - and a survey they funded over a decade ago showed 94% of Americans "thought people who are grateful are also more fulfilled and lead richer lives.  But less than half the people surveyed said they expressed Gratitude on any regular basis." 

That's a big disconnect! 

Gratitude Diaries

As I mentioned earlier, expressing gratitude is an important part of our Reiki practice, and invite encourage my students (and myself) to note little joys, and express gratitude frequently. 

Gratitude is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all others.  - Cicero 

I enjoy using both words and image to express gratitude, and a journal offers space for both. My daily circles, color and Neurographic doodles are ways I connect with gratuitude.  Developed by a Russian psychologist, Pavel Piskerev, Neurographica is a very accessible form for shifting mindset.

Neuro noodles
Gratitudes:
  • Connecting with creative friends virtually and in person
  • Living in the Willamette Valley with its abundance of local organic food
  • Breema classes and Intensives are available online! (Free!) 
Gratitude #1 + Joy Rebels
These images are from a 'Joy Rebels' session with one of my creativity classmates, Katherine Whiteman and her daughter Katie, who's our youngest EC teacher! In 2020, they led a wonderful virtual event on their own Gratitude practices, and finding joy!

Are you a Joy Rebel?

Comments

  1. Alice GerardJanuary 15, 2025 at 3:39 PM

    What a wonderfully colorful blog post! I am really interested in neurographic doodles. In fact, I just looked it up, and I think that it's awesome. So, I am grateful for that because I'd never heard of it until now.

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    1. Nadya KingJanuary 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM

      Thank you, Alice!!
      Yes - it's a wonderful process! I took the basic user class with Alina, after playing with it for awhile!
      I've always doodled, and often crossed lines and played with colours ... rounding the corners takes it to a whole different level.

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  2. Where do you want to go today?January 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM

    Neurographics looks like something I would like to explore when I am finished with this blog challenge.

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    1. Nadya KingJanuary 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM

      I'm glad it appeals - I really enjoy it! And something fun to look forward to exploring

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