Writing Your Authentic Self

by Lois Guarino

How to use a journal to communicate with your deepest self
Step-by-step advice on keeping every type of journal--from a personal diary to a dream chronicle
Simple exercises that bring out the poet /journalist/profiler/narrator in everyone

The Omega Institute, the nation's largest holistic education and retreat center, has helped tens of thousands of people in their search for well-being, personal growth, and spiritual development through its world-renowned workshops and retreats. Now the experts at the Omega Institute share their wisdom with you in a unique series of books that provide the guidance, the inspiration, and the skills you need to bring increased meaning and vitality into your life. . . .

Scripting a record of your internal life consistently and over a period of time allows you to give voice to your subconscious, commit otherwise fleeting thoughts to paper, and liberate your dreams. But where does a nonwriter begin? Writing Your Authentic Self is the beginner's guide to crafting an intimate, enlightening, and, most of all, genuine memoir. Whether your interests are spiritual, artistic, or historical (a genealogical journal is a gift for the generations to come!), there is a type of journal that will bring out the writer in you. Written by one of the top creativity experts at the Omega Institute--and containing advice and inspiration from dozens of experts in the field-- Writing Your Authentic Self shows

How to capture experiences, record your dreams, embrace your memories, and free your muse--even if you have never written for pleasure
How to find the best journal format to express your true self
How to have your journal teach you . . . about your goals, your challenges, your strengths, and perhaps your real calling


Don't miss these other outstanding Omega Institute Mind, Body, Spirit

Vitality and Wellness
The Essentials of Yoga

And coming soon . . .

Contemplative Living
The Power of Ritual
Bodywork Basics

Genres: Nonfiction, Writing, Journaling

192 pages, Paperback

First published September 14, 1999

Reviews

[Becki Lopez · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good exploration of possible directions to take in journaling. Mostly just skimming the surface of what some people before have done

[Natasha]

Turns out I didn't get much out of this after all. I think this is definitely a "before the internet was really a thing" book. Lots of voices telling small stories- even more quotes peppering the pages. I don't know. The presentation just felt very 90's- very dated. It was like reading a thick magazine about how different people journal, and their feelings about it.
Overall, the content just wasn't clicking with me. I'd rather journal than read about other people doing it.

[Melissa Hedges- Rankin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Everything you wanted to know about journals!
The author did a wonderful job of breaking down the usefulness of journals, types of journals: both from a healing perspective, as well as those interested in the craft of writing. Also borrowing from other noted experts, the descriptions and examples were easy to follow.
Would especially recommend to those new to keeping a journal.

[Kay · Rating 2 out of 5]

As someone looking to take my journaling to the next step, I did not find this very helpful. It may be a good book for a beginner.