Living Lexicon: Non-Journaled Communication

What is Non-Journaled Communication:

The “body language” of journaling.

The information you receive from how you went about the entry other than the content itself

Why Does Non-Journaled Communication Matter

The event you discussed in your entry is the tip of the iceberg. Noticing non-journaled communication allows you to reflect on what’s below, in other words, it is an ingredient for holistic reflection. 

Holistic reflection is where journaling evolves from expressing yourself  to understanding yourself.

Noticing non-journaled communication is an inherent trait of what it means to have a journaling practice.

Examples

• Handwriting: Does it look focused? Rushed? Artful?

• Depth: Why did you choose to include (or exclude) so much detail and nuance?

• Tense: Did the entry focus on what happened or what you were still sitting with at the time? 

• Divergence: How do you normally journal? How is this entry unique? 

Take Note:

The examples given are only a few of what could be considered non-journaled communication. You may have some examples of your own and you will discover more as you go. Some will be quite obvious, others will be abstract.

You Try

The next time you reflect on a past journal entry, take note of why an entry stands out to you beyond what you said.