Welcome back to The Sweet Spot, where we talk about all things essential, simple and satisfying. 

I'm excited to share with you about my journaling practice with an invite from Jamie Ridler of Jamie Ridler Studios to share in a journal showdown about our practice either in a blog post, video or on social media. I decided to take part in this Journal Showdown event and take a video showing you my different journals and how and why I use them. 

I thought I would include a summary of sorts here in addition to my video. 
Here are my journals I use on a daily basis:
Flame Tree sketchbook where I write and reflect, using dominant/non dominant writing. I also draw a word based doodle and include my cartoon character representing me inside one of the letters in the word. I show an example in the video. 
Picadilly bullet journal for daily rapid logging and Collections that are meaningful and relevant to me. I show the index and why I decided to start one since December of 2019. 
Composition notebook for my morning dream journaling. 
Composition notebook for my spiritual note taking from my studies.
Composition notebook for my spiritual poetry and song writing based on Psalms. 
1 sketchbook for list making and mind mapping
1 sketchbook for sketching and cartooning practice
1 small journal for notes and ideas and poetry I write for family
1 small journal for quick notes and music notation for my songs. 

I go into a bit more detail in the video about what each journal is for and why I love it so much. I enjoyed sharing the basics of my journaling practice for The Journal Showdown hosted by Jamie Ridler. Also below I've shared Jamie's journal showdown so you can learn about her practice and get details on sharing your own. 

So, my journaling practice is one way I keep it sweet. To learn about my other favorite sweet spots, click here. 

I enjoyed a walk on the Greenbelt in my neighborhood and wanted to share the Sweetness with you! Join me as we chat about nature, clean air, consciousness and Keepin it sweet! 

My 7 Favorite Sweet Spots is here. 
Watch Keepin It Sweet Episode 1 with Dawn and Carrie! 

Join us for our very first episode of Keepin It Sweet, Co-hosted by me, Dawn Herring, and my very good friend, Carrie Aulenbacher, where we share our Sweet Spots, things that excite and inspire, what we consider Essential, Simple and Satisfying! This Episode One focuses on slowing down enough to Enjoy the things that make us happy.

This video was originally recorded live on Facebook.
You’re welcome to leave a comment about how you’re Keeping It Sweet!

Below I’ve shared the lyrics to our theme song titled, Keepin' It Sweet, written by me, in case you want to sing along with us!

Think Fun and Laughter
That’s certainly what we’re after
For that Satisfying Sweet Spot in our Soul

For all things Essential
For all things Simple
Staying Present with that Sweet Spot in our Soul

Keepin’ It Sweet
Yes, we’re Keepin’ It Sweet
For that Satisfying Sweet Spot in our Soul

Keepin’ It Sweet
Yes, we’re Keepin’ It Sweet
Staying Present with that Sweet Spot in our Soul
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Copyright 2020 Lyrics and Music by Dawn Herring