Tag: Mind

Starbucks and Journals (GIVE AWAY) {CLOSED}

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WINNER IS SHELLSEA RUDEN!!! Congratulations SHELLSEA!! Thanks to all who entered! Follow my blog so you don’t miss the chance to enter in future Give Aways!!

I am so excited to be finally hosting my first BLOG GIVE AWAY!

As I am nearing my 1 year anniversary to the whole Blogging World, I really want to express my gratitude to all my readers who have stopped by, read my blog posts, shared posts on social media, and left comments! This give away is for you!! I have also connected with some very sweet Blogger Mommas out there who have helped me get through this first year.

I have received over 6,333 Web views, and this will be my 95th Post! I look forward to what’s to come for this new year!

I love keeping a journal and I love coffee so I thought why not just give away two of my loves!

I am using the Rafflecopter App to host this Give Away, so please follow the instructions below!

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CLICK HERE TO ENTER my Rafflecopter Giveaway

1 Winner will be randomly selected and announced on my Blog http://www.leighleighspeaks.com on April 20, 2015 by 12:00pm. The winner will receive a winner confirmation email and will have 24 hours to respond. If the winner fails to respond, I will announce a new Winner on my blog and send them a winner confirmation email.

*The chevron print journal will be wrapped in its original packaging as you see the polka dot one is in the photo above. The journals and Starbucks gift card are NEW! The give away bundle is valued at $45.

Hope you Win! Thanks for entering! 🙂

XOXO

Leigh Leigh

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Why keep a Journal?

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I journal A LOT!

I don’t really use my journal for a record of my daily life or the physical events that took place that day. I usually journal more about the journey of my spiritual life. I record my feelings, emotions, events that would change my circumstances, and the reactions to these life changing moments that happen every single day. I record what the Holy Spirit is guiding me through, or teaching me. I have learned that I can really see how God is moving in and through my life as I glance back and read forward.

It is a great way to learn more about myself. After all, I didn’t create me and I love the fact that the bible tells us that God knows us better then we even know our own selves. We shouldn’t be so quick to trust our own hearts and our own feelings. Feelings are fickle and change instantly. When I journal my reactions and feelings it helps me in the future how to better handle a situation more gracefully. You would also be surprised at how much God speaks to us every day through the word, devotionals, social media, friends, songs, etc.. I am sure to record all these little messages as well!

I am warning you this can also bring light to your nasty little monsters that live inside!!! You know, jealousy, bitterness, strife, envy, anger, unforgviness, but that is a good thing because in order to KILL a monster you gotta STARVE it to DEATH! :0) When I journal I can quickly see what is in my heart as I am spewing it out onto the paper. This is a good time to reflect and pray for what ever area I am struggling in. My hope is that by sharing with you some very intimate truths about me and my life that you may be able to see the truths in yours and let the Holy Spirit guide you through the same issues you might be facing.

There is beauty in all of our messes!

xOxO

-Leigh Leigh