Jotting with Johnna - Fetch the Journal!

Have you ever attempted to explore your own individual cues and clues?

Journalling is great for that; and that's a well-known thing...but most people don't know where to begin.  Far from a diary, journal work could be chronological, of course, but also topical, written or typed, spoken, or even nonverbal - as in art journals, collages, etc.  People utilize blogs like this one, fancy pages with beautiful artwork, or a simple spiral-bound notebook.  Flourishes and lettering and stickers, paint, and scrapbooking materials all visit the pages of journal-writers.  As a matter of fact, many musicians sing what others might scribble onto a page.

Below, I present a guided journal exercise I devised for my Dear Scribes so that you might utilize it toward your Wellness Script draft.  Please let me know how it works for you and what insights you glean from the experience.

As always, be safe, be well, and be at peace!
Remember:  you are so very worthy!

Truly,
Johnna at ScriptedWellness.com

Here's the link to the journal exercise:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/f9lqipf6t0f15ot/Jotting_with_Johnna_Delight-20180723.pdf?dl=0

(Image is found online without attribution.  If you know the artist, I'd love to link to him/her.)

Pruning and Gardens Within Ourselves

Hello, Beloved Scribes!

I've been quite the busy bee this summer, much to my dismay when it comes to the promised upcoming posts.  But the last few days, I've been making space and time for rest and releasing.  A headache or two have added to the necessity of this; but I believe that there is synchronicity in it all.

Also, I'm optimistic about getting to the gym for the first time since Thursday, when the migraine mayhem began.  That'll help.

Meanwhile, I embarked on a personal adventure of discovery and detoxification I am excited to share with you.  It involved my blender, lots of vegetables, a bit of fruit, my journal, and solitude.

In gardens, it is typical to have sections - sections that look nice and tidy when we plant, but that can get blurry at the edges as the plants and vines grow and climb into the other sections.  So it is with life:  we cannot honestly expect to compartmentalize our physical, spiritual, emotional, mental, social, fiscal, and other aspects.  They grow and expand and stretch and blend into one another to form who we are over time with experiences, struggles, triumphs, gains, and losses.  The line of demarcation between them is indeterminate.

As holistic beings, then, comprised of so many various things, whenever one part of our lives is altered - for ill or well - the other parts are impacted.  Our bodies naturally detoxify themselves when given the opportunity.  It's fascinating the many ways this happens.  As our bodies have impact on our minds, soul, emotions, and choices, it makes sense that any effort to assist in cleansing would best be undertaken in a holistic manner and mindset.

Enter The Holistic Detox by Amanda Heisman of  http://www.heismanhealth.com.  Amanda is not only trained in nutritive health, but is also a nutrition intuitive gifted to tune into the needs of the nourishment body.  I've followed and fan-girled for quite a while now, had a one-on-one session, participated in her Embodiment Game, Intuitive Eating Experience, and the Sugar Release she offers.  All have proven to be worthwhile and rewarding.

The Holistic Detox uses whole foods rather than supplements, has online support including a private Facebook group dedicated to this pursuit.  Each day, an organ of detoxification is discussed, along with emotions that have historically been connected to it.  There are journal questions offered for each day; and those have been exceptionally deep diggers!  Once the body begins to heal, it shares the wealth with mind, soul, and spirit.

Amanda has extensive knowledge not only of modern science, but also the ancient healing arts of the East.  I learn something or have something affirmed or clarified every time I encounter this amazing soul.  Do yourself a favor and look her up on the link above and/or via Facebook.

And tell her Johnna sent ya!

Jotting with Johnna
Where do you need some pruning?  Are there social, financial, spiritual, physical, mental, or emotional weeds that need pulling in your life?  What would this make way for growing - what dreams, goals, or opportunities for refreshment might the removal of such brambles free you to enjoy?

Be safe.  Be well.  Be at peace. 

Rest is Nutritive

You must rest.  It’s so crucial for all aspects of a health-filled life!  It’s a vital element of strength training.  Rest and hormone regulation - including insulin and ghrellin - are inextricably linked.  Part of ahimsa is doing no harm to oneself.  That means sleep is a priority as much as any other categorical item on your Wellness to-do list.  That’s why I’m going to interject the ten-tenets series with this important article.

Watch for it - soon - with links to the Scripts from which I gathered the information.

Jotting with Johnna
What is restful to you?  What keeps you from restfulness?  How can you build in some self care in the form of mental and physical rest?

Stay tuned.  Stay focused.  Stay well.
#YouAreSoVeryWorthy