I have forgotten something, that’s the feeling I have had of late. I forget what day it is or what I ate yesterday or where I am headed.
After further inspection I find it’s none of those things at all, not the small parts of my routine, instead it is a deeper amnesia. I have forgotten what it is like to be in pain or to feel anxious and do not know what to do with the space those feelings once occupied. Still my body and mind are looking habitually for what was once so largely affecting my life. And now that all this negative energy is gone, the space is entirely aware of itself. Now...there are just questions.
You will know this work when you get there. It’s an odd feeling. It isn’t a glorious euphoric feeling of enlightenment, more of an inquiry because what left was comfortably apart of you and what remains is just empty.
This happens to abused spouses after they leave a violent partner. Violence was a normal part of life and they miss it for awhile even if it was harmful.
Still there is no better way to change than to live in the discomfort of transformation because one day, after the discomfort subsides, you will recognize a new person, one who makes uncorrupted decisions, one who concludes “what took me so long?”
-Andrea
Begin your personal development with a gratitude journal designed by an award-winning artist and spiritual writer.
Inspired by both Asian and tropical flowers, the peaceful botanical journal is designed with minimalistic watercolor flowers, painted by artist and spiritual writer, Andrea Bijou. These delicate and striking flowers communicate a fresh wash of calm as one prepares to reflect on daily life.
When you first open the peaceful botanical journal you will find a gold inscription against black paper. It reads, “All the answers we seek come in our most calm and restful moments,” which was thoughtfully written by Andrea and serves as a gentle reminder of how journaling and mindfulness can help us access our spiritual selves.
The interior of this journal is lightly lined and includes premium paper suitable for both pen and pencil. There is an accent ribbon bookmark sewn into the book’s binding and a durable elastic band to help keep your precious thoughts safe.
• 240 lightly-lined pages.
• Cover features gold foil accents and original, hand-painted watercolor art.
• The interior front and back cover are artfully colored black and deliver a spiritual inscription in gold from the artist.
• Elastic band closure.
• Binding lies flat for ease of use.
• Black Bookmark ribbon sewn into binding.
• 5.5 inches wide by 8.3 inches high.
• Vegan Leather