I was twelve when I first began journaling—scribbling poems, songs, and reflections into the quiet of a notebook. From that age on, writing became more than just words on a page; it became a sanctuary, a compass, a mirror. One of my favourite quotes about writing comes from Anaïs Nin: “I write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect.” That, to me, is the heart of journaling.
Journaling is transformative because it gives us a place to see ourselves more clearly. When thoughts and emotions swirl within us, they can feel heavy and chaotic. But when we write them down, they take shape. They slow down. They reveal patterns, truths, and wisdom we may not have noticed before. On the page, the raw, uncensored truth has permission to flow—the fearless words we may never say aloud, the private whispers of our soul. Later, when we revisit those words, they become a map: showing us where we’ve been, how far we’ve come, and where we are meant to go.
For many years, my journals and poetry remained private. A secret dialogue between myself and the page. I find more clarity and a beautiful new perspective when I share my writing with others. We also connect and discover more about each other, exploring in the pages.
I draw inspiration from lived experiences, from the people and places that shape around me, and from the small, fleeting moments of wonder that life offers when we’re playing and observing. I believe we are all creators. Every day, whether consciously or not, we shape something new: a thought, a dream, a piece of art, a new beginning. Through these creations, we grow. We fall in love. We stumble. We rise. We meet defeat, and we rise even higher. Creativity is not linear—it is cyclical, ever-expanding, like breath.
For me, journaling has always been the place where that creative cycle lives. It is where dreams first take form, where pain is alchemized into purpose, where confusion is softened into clarity. As a child, I would lose myself in the act of writing, only to find myself again in the reflections it revealed. Writing allowed me to inhabit the space between introspection and exploration, between my inner universe and the outer world. That space is still where my curiosity leads me today.
Journaling is transformative because it allows us to become a witness to life. It helps us see the meaning in the moment and also in the memory. It expands our perspective, deepens our self-awareness, and dissolves the walls we place around our hearts.
My hope is to inspire others to embrace this practice, to discover the alchemy of self-expression, and to create without bounds.
Because when we write, when we create, we expand, and through expansion, we transform.
~ Tabbatha
- Tap into your endless reserve that hides within your boundless imagination
- Release creative blocks
- Allow your inspired ideas to flow
- Connect with your inner voice and write your heart out!