This kind of journaling saved my life. In 2020 & 2021 my city Melbourne Australia was the most Locked Down city in the world. We were under sanctions to stay at home for a very very long time. The first year I lived in a studio apartment alone and I fell into the most serious depression. I got so unwell & isolated that I had to resign (couldn’t work online). I stopped washing and talking. The only thing I could do was one artwork a day. I then moved in with a friend in 2021 and slowly started to recover but again all I could do was draw and collage. In 2022 I tried going back to work but I failed but I have healed alot. I started exercising, being on top of managing a home, connecting with family and friends. I started volunteering and washing my hair. Essentially for three years all I have done everyday is write a list each morning such as 1)get up 2) artwork 3) prayer / mediate 4) dishes 5) wash. As I got more well more tasks were added, the lists got longer. But everyday there is always 1) fill one page of my visual diary. Sometimes that’s all I could do in 2020 but that kept me alive, gave me enough achievement. 2023 and I am finally moving out to the country instate and have secured a great job three days a week. Slowly slowly we get well…. But art, nature & prayer (meditation) heals us. Edit: August 2023 and life in the country has suited me well! Now working 5 days a week, off meds, no depression. I’ve got purpose, community, church, family and a partner. It DOES GET better.

Your process of journaling has inspired me to add this to my upper elementary art curriculum. I teach students whom are often emerging from trauma and emotional experiences, who need this outlet to help them heal. Additionally, we are always seeking ways to encourage students to write, reflect and synthesize elements of art using imagery and text.

I have been stuck for almost 3 yrs now. Since my husband passed my dream of this new life hasn't happened. Friends have moved on while my life has stopped. I'm struggling with dreaming of new experiences. Thank you for your insight. You are an inspiration.

*Well, I'm blown away by all these beautiful, heartfelt comments, thanks for sharing, keeping me company and just being YOU here in this little corner of KZfaq. What a blessing you all are.*

I create a journal page when I have no words….through working with my mediums (collage, inks, acrylics, pens, pastels, Neocolors, watercolors, charcoals, etc), I’m able to work through ideas, emotions, problems and also celebrate life and the moments that need to be acknowledged. Yep! ~Lisa from Texas

I have tried digital journaling but I don’t like it. I am a fountain pen and paper journal girl since about the 6th grade. I am one of eight and my parents could not afford to buy me journals back then so I made them out of my notebook paper. I would use paper bags to write on as well. I have always loved writing. When I started my own family I was so busy I stopped for years. I found my way back in my late 40’s and at 60 am still going strong. I just love watching and learning from your videos. Thanks for sharing.

Your journals are works of art. I grew up Mormon & we were told journaling was really important to write our “testimonies of the truthfulness of the gospel” to future generations- basically preach to your future grandchildren, great grandchildren etc. We were told never to complain in them. I wrote my 1st journal when I was 9. I had over 20 journals when I left the church in my early 30’s. I’m in my late 40’s now. Back in Oct 2022 I threw them all in a brush fire at my childhood home; my mom was selling her house & had a lot of branches to burn. I had close to 30 journals. I felt I needed to do that, but it was a really hard thing to do. Most of my journals were full of the religious stuff, but also more heartache than I can tell. I was married to an extremely abusive man for over 16 years, I lost my first child to cancer when she was 6, I lost all my friends when I left the church, & I lost my community & religion. I cried so hard when the journals burned that day but I also watched all that black smoke go up in the sky and I saw myself letting go of the trauma & pain. Now watching your video, I wonder if I should have done that. But …. One thing about time is no matter what, we can’t go back & being stuck in the past is never good. I appreciate that you made this video that popped up in my feed today because I started journaling again recently & I didn’t know all the benefits of journaling that you shared. I have PTSD and anxiety & lots of stress. So thank you for reminding me why it’s good to journal, even if I decide to burn it when I’m done. (If mine were beautiful like yours I doubt I could throw them in fire.)

I have been caring for my dad for some years now as he battled cancer. Art journaling became a refuge in the late night hours as i worked my way through emotions and exhaustion and anxiety. He went home to the Father this past Monday and it was again to journaling i ran ...where i poured my sorrow and recorded the joys . I fell in love with the style of journaling you presented in your turorial on making your own handmade journal. I found comfort spending time in your calming "presence " as you shared your tips and ideas. I have almost filled my Wendy journal now and will forever keep my light shining bright as i fill many more to come. Thank you Wendy for your honest blogs that are like spending time having a talk and cup of tea with a close friend. ❤ Journaling for me is a creative distraction from anxiety at the same time becomes a way of my mind processing the emotions that are causing me anxiety. I open my journal with no expectations and simply follow what i feel and like in that moment...sometimes its like a purge, sometimes like a quiet stroll where my mind can freely wonder.

In my journal this year, I taped the birthday greeting cards i received in2 the journal. I wanted to remember the cards people sent to me. For the first time, I found the journal was the best place of preservation. This continues to bring me joy.

I have always wanted to journal and tried many times but the thought of putting my feelings, hopes, dreams, insecurities, and personal thoughts in print for the whole world to see is so overwhelming and very very scary. Your videos are very inspiring and I am enjoying watching them so glad i stumbled across them. I’m 60 years old and just May start journaling ❤

I always have a sense that the little fairy’s you always draw, are really a representation of you personally. The are like Avatars if you like! I love them and you of course ❤️🌹🌹🧚🏽‍♀️🧚🏽‍♀️

I find typing is better for me when I have a lot of agitated energy which needs venting. It's not only faster to get it out of my system. The click-clack of the keys is soothing.

wow, this took me back to a couple of years ago when I first started watching your channel in Lockdown. You were in your home studio and it was such a wonderful uplifting vlog for me at that time with all the hard stuff going on in the world then. Forward wind to now and you continue to inspire and uplift me with your art work and journaling. I really enjoyed this, thank you Wendy. I was chatting with a friend recently about how, even now, we are all still struggling to find "normality" after covid and to be honest I don't think we will ever be the same but I know that journaling , art and being creative are a sure good way to help us process, heal and move forward.❤🙏💖⭐😊

Your light is shining bright, dear Wendy. Your light is shining bright.

So looking forward to your next video!

As one who stares at the blank page and walks away---probably what I needed to hear, exactly as I needed to hear it. Today is a good day to get that ink into my pen and start. And yes, the thought of that terrifies me! (yes I know there's a link for analysis paralysis....at least I hope there is!!)

I feel healing watching this video.

Your videos are like magic, like fairy tales. I feel so mindful and inspired when I watch them. Thank you so much. So glad and thankful that I found you.

I have a lot of journals I work on some at the same time. Does anyone else have many projects going on at the same time? It works for me but it's not like my journals are in chronological order or any order at all sometimes I go back to front and sometimes front to back. Sometimes upside down. It's like my life not always in a straight line and sometimes upside down. Thanks little gypsy girl your light always brightens my world.💖💖

I didn’t watch it live, because I wanted to concentrate on what you’re saying rather than commenting. That’s how I function. I must say this was an eye opener. I don’t journal. I do art journaling, but I never write anything. I do love to write, but maybe I don’t want to read later what I wrote... However, listening to you talking about the benefits, I thought of combining both. Maybe I can hide what I wrote or just collage over it, after I have written. Thank you so much for sharing this. It was one of my favourite videos and I agree with the rules of no judgement, posting only if I want it and be free. Thanks for keeping me company and teaching something so valuable today. With all the bad things that happened to me this year, journaling would help 💙💛❤️💜♥️💚💗🧡🖤

How did I only just find you, well I'm totally gobsmacked & thankful. I've been in my biggest depression state of my life since my epilepsy almost took my life away two yrs ago, I've just wallowed away in my room, I'm not my creative self I used to be, I do scrapbook my K- Pop groups, but not as often as usual, I hardly even Journal & I don't even plan anymore or leave the the house, but finding your channel just gave me a burst of energy & I started creating an Art Journal, I really Loved art journalling, drawing even if I was no good at it, & I was always writing, I don't want to be that person who wasted away & did nothing creative her whole life, I'd love to smile & be happy again, thank you

Wendy, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed listening to your words. Journaling has been a huge part of my life since I was a little girl so I could try to navigate the life I was given, and to also write about the beauty I found in the world on a daily basis all around me. Nature has always been my best friend. My journaling has changed now that my life is stable with my hubby of 35 years. We’re both retired now, and enjoying our new found lives and life together. Now, it’s about being mindful, showing my gratitude to the Universe for my life, my deep spiritual, physical, mental and emotional healing journey, being sometimes wonderfully overwhelmed by all the magical beauty in my incredible life and loving who I am. I don’t journal everyday as I have chronic illnesses, but I’m always coming up with new ideas to put into my journals and loving the process of them coming to life by my hands. I’ve had books and magazines, ads and such cut out in various folders, boxes and files since I can remember for my journaling. Now I’m still incorporating them into my journaling and loving the whole journaling process more and more. I’m a Sagittarius baby, so this is my season. This moon change is my favourite as this season is the most powerful healer for me so I can reach goals I have with a great feeling of love coming towards me. I move forward to try new things with paints, pens, paper and anything I can get my hands on. I now have my own space to create and cherish the silence that it gives me. I meet my needs first, but also use my given gifts and help others from my life experiences. An ever important balance that can be hard for a Sagittarian. I’m always learning, creating, expanding my knowledge on topics I love, and writing about them all. Blessings to you and yours Dear Heart! Namasté! ✨🧚🏽‍♀️💕🪔🔆✂️🔖📜💫🙏🏼🪴🪶🧘🏻‍♀️🌙

When I was a young lady, I kept a journal, and it was gotten into by someone and what I had written was used to create unhealthy emotional/physical/spiritual abuse. After that, I taught myself how to journal in a way that no one else but myself would know what the real words meant... buried deep within fictional stories. Now, those same things hide within some of my art. Sometimes written and painted over. I see how you write so freely and feel envious of that freedom from fear that it will be used to hurt you.

Perfect timing for this!!! I re-watched last years KZfaq on journaling just last night. I'm formulating my '23 "daytimer/art journal" the theme being "Portals and Doors". It's my desire to reach out a bit; try some new things, go to some different places, and experience who I am there.(Nothing too crazy mind you, perhaps a new gallery, shop or coffee house...I did have a red splotch added to my hair for the holidays. Those that know me well are blown away by this 😐, tee-hee) Love, Peace and Light ❤️

As a new art therapist I am feeling called to return to my practice of art journaling. You video is so beautiful and inspiring and magical! Thank u for sharing with all of us ❤

This, this was so beautiful. A path to beginning to light the light.

You are genuinely divine! Thank you for giving the world your gift of sharing your creative process. You have inspired so many with your tenderness and honesty. My anxiety is dissipating listening and watching your video. Bless your beautiful soul 💟

I love you, Wendy. I finished a page from last March along with you. I was doing well earlier in the year, then I started a new job and it all slipped away. Two weeks ago I decided this job was not for me, I'd rather be skint than unhappy. I put it out to the Universe, and another job loomed out of the mist, it will give me the time and space I need to journal and heal. Very positive about 2023.

I LOVE your unique journaling style. I got into bullet journaling last year, only intending to use stickers and I started learning to draw. I even kept it up after we get hit by a major hurricane and we had no furniture in most of my house. I used a chair and a TV Tray as my journaling station. 😊 I love the way you speak from your heart darling Wendy. ♥️ I’m a almost 60yo introverted, spiritual seeker, that loves being in nature, especially near water, and I often feel alone, even though I have family. ✨I love Butterflies, Dragonflies and Bees. My spiritual meaning of my birth name is 🐝 that’s why my heart has connected with you. I love your journey prompts!! Blessings. xoxo Debs 🦋

“I’m feeling bad for being human.” Thank you for this ❤️

A very lovely video as always, reminds me how much I miss my morning routine of checking in on my fave patreon. Fallen deep into hard times, I can't believe I can't even spare that, So I come here to find solace. I got my flu shot and my COVID boost yesterday, rough night! Today I'm feeling really crappy so this really helped to take my mind off of this ungodly headache. I watered my plant babies while listening to your video; eating chicken ramen because it's the only thing I can stomach at the moment. Guess I should probably be journaling this instead of posting it in comments, but wanted you know what a difference your peaceful videos make. And there you have it... Peace, light and love to you Wendy and James, and see you on the next video! 💝💞😇

Thank you for this heartfelt video on the reasons to journal and all its benefits. I used to write in a journal almost every day. I had a friend stay with me for a short time and I came home from work one day to find in the cold winter day all my windows and doors open, candles lit, my dog at the time wandered off ( I did find her), and my friend in my neighbors garage drinking and smoking. I found my journal in my room open and upside down like it marked the spot where it had been left to go back to. I felt so violated. I’d opened my home to my friend who was in a very bad space but forced to have the person leave. I ended up destroying five journal books after this, my fear that someone else would read my private thoughts was too much to bear. I did eventually start to journal again. Now I am just working on my altered book art journal and enjoying it so much. You’ve inspired me in so many ways. Thank you for this much needed video. My next journal will be a different take on all the things you’ve shared over these years I’ve been following you. Keeping my light bright as you say, you too sweet Wendy. Much love to you and to James. ❤❤❤

I love that you hugged the tree. I do that when I hike and it's transformative!

Darling Wendy your videos are on another level they leave me speechless thank you so much for this one I'll watch it over and over again love and hugs 🫂

I've been journaling for years, and although I'm not done with my current journal, I bought one I've wanted for ages today. I was looking for ideas of how to use it, other than my daily journal. I wanted to tell you how immensely I enjoyed this video. To hear someone speak with the same passion I feel towards journaling was such a lovely thing. I adore the way you pour your soul into your journals, the love, care and artistry. I love that you allow yourself a judgement free place to exist and grow between the pages. Thank you. It made me realize how many things I don't write in my journal, and how maybe I should. Some wounds need a good prodding eh? Blessings and happiest Beltane dear

I would publish those. I wouldn’t keep them to myself. They’re too beautiful to hide! And yes, just remove the personal intimate part and a publisher would be more than happy to take all that. It’s creativity x 1000 ! Absolutely amazing and inspiring. My god. 🧚‍♀️ 🧚‍♂️ 🧚🌈🎁

I'm so thankful for finding your KZfaq site a year and a half ago. My journaling was so dark. I needed something to help my journaling become a healing outlet. After seeing your art in your journal I was inspired to put art in my journal. I'm Not an artist with paint and such like you, but I cut out and glue in pictures that I like. I now want to try to learn how to draw, paint, and create. This video is great to help with getting in touch with the basics. Thank you So Much for sharing your light!!!❤️ You have inspired me to be better. I will never be a great artist but I will be happy to create and not be harsh judging myself. In the end, my journal is for me to help me heal from the hardness in the world. Looking forward to your next video. Many blessings to you and yours.🪶

Thank you for sharing this insightful, inspiring video Wendy, it is truly a gift. It's so wonderful when artists share with other artists, I feel there is always more to learn no matter where you are on the journey!

Thank you. I actually had a sponsor in a 12 step program tell my red I didn’t need colored pens to write. Not my kindred spirit! I love your creative way to journal!

So I had already decided. My word for the year was going to be freedom. Today while scrolling through you tube, I came across this video and decided to watch. Then at the 19:32 mark you started talking about freedom journaling. What a confirmation for me! TY

Thank you for sharing this Wendy, you are an inspiration! You are a beautiful bright light that shines brilliantly! You are a blessing and a gift to so many! Happy New Year to you and James!

I've recently found out I have a blood disorder that has knocked me down and all I can say if it wasn't for journaling my sanity wouldnt have been able to cope with it...normally I'm anxious about simple medical procedures (bloodtests and bone marrow biopsies) but now when I have my weekly bloods I find I'm calmer and I'm even accepting things that I would normally shake my head at I know answers will be found on what's happening but it will take time and from me there will be alot of journaling and card making....

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful video. Great insight to journaling and will have to visit the Art Ritual video. Don't believe I saw that one as I love what you said about ceremony and ritual. A lovely gift. Thank you ❤️⚘️👍😊

I really enjoy watching your videos and listening to your take on things. I have been doing art journaling for many years now, and it’s taken me a while to really and truly find my own processes and my own style and “voice” if you like. I too really find the art and the writing intrinsically linked and I too feel it is a very therapeutic thing. I really wanted to say thank you Wendy. 💕

Wendy, thanks loads! You always bring genuineness, honesty and creativity to your videos. Listening to you and watching you work is such a joy. I always look forward to your videos and you never disappoint ♥️

Your journals are beautiful and magical. When you mentioned "dreams" this quote from Marilyn Manson came to mind. "When all of your wishes are granted, many of your dreams will be destroyed." Never a truer word ever spoken:-)

You are such an inspiration, thank you so much for all you do, share, teach, and are!

I’m really enjoying your videos, I just found them the other day. You have the most soothing voice and I am inspired by your energy. I’ve been wanting to get back into creating and crafting and your journals make me want to start an art journal. I’ve never made one but it looks fun and healing at the same time. Thank you

Oh that was just so beautiful, to see your process was such an inspiration, thank you 🙏

I very much enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing your beautiful journals, and your insights into journaling. You have me pulling old, unfinished, and barely begun journals from my shelves to begin again. ❤❤

Loved this video. I need to use my planner more as an art journal this year!! Thank you for sharing how and why you journal❤

Listening to your love of journaling and its benefits is very inspiring! Thank you!

Thank you! Thank you! There were so many things that you said that I so needed to hear and digest. I am going to write down your rules and really try to keep them in mind as I create. I forget sometimes that art is healing and I focus to much on the end result. I appreciate all you said!

The piano, the lighting, the wisdom...so gorgeous 💛✨

Thank you so much for this video, Wendy! ❤ A lovely invitation to try a possible regularity in my own journaling. Best wishes for your mom and a huge hug for you 💫

This was beautiful … I love everything you talked about and yea honor the process of journaling so much !

I love magazines for this, too! After I dive into reading them, I'll cut out pictures, quotes, words, etc to create my creative journal 🌹 learned this in high school from a great English teacher

Such a beautiful video and so many wise words!!! Thank you for continuing to inspire!!

I have been so busy today. I can’t wait to sit and watch this. You heard my voice and I know it’s going to nurture my souls.

Love love your energy and ideas. I have journals dating back 30+ years but I haven't decorated them. Thank you for lighting that fire 🔥

for over a decade i have journaled on the computer. ALOT once i start typing, i just type away... i have type millions and millions of words! lol. I also have filled up tons of actual journal books too since i was a kid back in the 70s. I have always written

I've recently discovered the benefits of journaling. It is helping me work through my dreams, challenges and moments of uncertainty. Your video was so timely and I appreciate you putting it together. Have a wonderful week.

Wendy your journals are so beautiful and you are such a lovely and wise soul. I’m grateful to have found your channel. I used to journal daily these last 3 years and loved the sense of peace it brought me, however, I stopped writing around September and tried to renew my efforts. I feel like I’ve lost myself recently but seeing your video has made me realize what an important role my journaling has been to me in my healing and spiritual journey. Your words and sentiments resonate with me and you’ve inspired me to take a new approach to it. Thank you for shining your fairy light along the path back to me 🙏

Excellent video Wendy. Thank you inspired me to get my journal out now.

I think our lives become more lively when we share our creative skills in order to inspire others to share. Thank you for your lovely, inspiring videos.

Wendy, thank you for this uncovering of your soul share process. I am inspired.

This was so wholesome. You are so wholesome. Thank you for sharing.

Thankyou from the ❤ there is a magical universe, we just have to let it in. I love the journaling and will start this again as used to many years ago, but for some reason I stopped. I'm so grateful 🙏 I found your channel. 💚

I absolutely love your channel!!! Like I am obsessed with you lol My favorite channel on KZfaq hands down. You are such a blessing to the world. Thank you for sharing all that you do 💕🌸

I've filled several books of shadows. In my video section is a grimoire tour, you're absolutely invited. Your technique is stunning

I love these videos, Wendy! They are so helpful in this way of thinking. It is absolut very inspiring with the prompts and your way of seeing things. Thank you ❤

I just found you ❤you’re amazing. Thank you for being authentic and open, it’s inspiring!

This was a very beautiful heartfelt teaching moment. Thank you. I enjoyed this very much.

I am always inspired by you and I feel your heart centered caring, joy of creating even inthe midst of negative emotions I dont draw so I really need a graphic of a big fairy, or girls doll. I guess I am too busy meditating. Sending you many many blessings

I've been waiting for this video since the first day I subcribed your channel. You are one of my role models. I love your vibes.

Journaling has helped me deal with losses esp as I grow older & cannot do the things that I use to love to do when I was younger. Sometimes I will write or draw on a page & then I will burn it to help me to just let it go. Letting go is the hardest. I never thought I could create & have fun writing and drawing but it is so meditative & I just get lost in the process. I will get up in the middle of the night just to draw and write. Thank you as your u tube video was the first one I watched & listened to when I started. Thank u thank u thank u.

I've just come across your channel and already I'm in love with it. I can tell you have a beautiful soul and bring a lot of goodness to the planet. 💐

So glad I came upon your channel. This is what I needed at this time in my life. Thank you.

Just love your journaling videos. I would love you to go on and on about it - the information is so encouraging warm and helpful xx

Just a lovely video on journalling. I believe that jounalling is essential. You have captured the beauties and reasons and purposes for journaling. Thank you!

This is so inspiring, thank you. What a treat. I have been journaling for 50 plus years and I learned tons from you.

This is the best video I’ve seen in a long time. Thank you for sharing. I know the dedication it takes to make this lovely of a video and I really appreciate you. ❤️❤️❤️

I have watched many of your videos and this is my favorite of them all.

Thank you for inspiring me to journal again. I love your process and want to develop my own without schedule, judgement or expectations. I'm glad I stumbled onto your page and look forward to watching more of your videos, thanks again.

I’m so glad I found you! I love the way you journal and your art! I have so many videos of yours to watch!❤❤❤❤❤

Perfect timing! I just started a new journal in preparation for the new year

Fantastic video, really enjoyed it. Thank you❤️

Hello and well met, your page popping up in my search has been a wonderful happenstance. I can't wait to binge watch your channel and drink in all of the inspiration you are willing to share. May 2023 be a wonderful creative year for you. Who knew that a random search for art journaling would lead me to your channel.

This was lovely Wendy 💕 the most magical and inspiring video you made so far

Thank you so much. Recently I feel so much more anxious than usual and have difficulties sleeping. I am already really creative and love painting, but maybe journaling is another form of art magick I could really need these days. I will try it, thank you so much for the inspiration

I found myself crying a nit watching your video in a good way. As I am coming out of a period in my life of difficult personal and health related things, I needed to hear be honest, there is no right or wrong way. It is a journey of self discovery. Thank you for a wonderful video. I love your paper dolls and fairies and do hope to see more of them. They make me smile.

I love the painted covers! I decorate my sketchbook covers once they've been filled up.

Thank you so lovely to watch you create 🧚🌻

A journal is a great therapist.......it's wonderful to be able to write down past hurts to "release them".....

I came across yyour video on here and I am hooked. I do creative journaling and right now I am in a stuck mode. This video has helped me with that. You are very inspiring. Thank you for your video. Now I am off to watch more of your videos.

Love this Thank you dear wonderful much love to you . I created Journals this year for my Grandchildren for gifts . I do agree journaling is so wonderful in so many ways.

You are such an inspiration and beautiful soul.. thank you so much for sharing your gifts with us all. Sending you love ☺️💚

I am not a journaler, but I enjoy watching your process and learning how you approach your practice. You always bring a smile to my face.

I love how you explain things...it's so uplifting and supportive and authentic. Thank you.

New subscriber from New York. I enjoy everything you do and share so selflessly - your art, your lessons, your teachings, your wisdom - you're truly salt of the Earth. Peace. p.s. I LOVE your earrings!