Tools With Heart is proud to introduce our journal writing coach, Sue Meyn to our journalers!

Sue Meyn believes in Journal Power. The journal, she says, is powerful because the user is powerful. The journal simply reflects back to us that which we have written. Each of us, Sue believes, has his or her own power, inner resources and gifts, which Sue refers to as individual "magic."

Sue has been a counselor for over twenty years, helping individuals and groups deal more effectively and in a more satisfying manner, with their lives. About nine years ago Sue began a shift toward teaching and specifically toward teaching journal writing. An avid journal writer herself, Sue was well aware of the benefits of such a discipline. She encouraged many of her counseling clients to use journaling to support themselves. Nothing brings her more pleasure than seeing individuals discover their own inner magic.

JOURNAL POWER
by Sue Meyn

"It's my belief, and one shared by many, that we are, indeed, entering a new age. Life is more complex, we have many more choices, distractions and temptations set before us. Now, more than ever, we need to enter into the 'chamber' of ourselves to identify just what is needed/wanted as we move ahead.

My emphasis is to help people integrate their spirit into all aspects of their lives and to do this through journal writing. We can no longer afford to allow ourselves to be cut up into segments or compartments. We need to be complete so we can truly enjoy a quality of life. With this approach, journaling moves from an 'at home' activity to one that travels with us to work, church, carpooling, the golf course or tennis court and functions as a friend, confidant, counselor, creative developer, prayer holder and plain old sounding board.

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