Antiquaria Journal Club | Week Twenty

Hey There Journal Gang,

Sending our love to everyone from afar this week as we continue to navigate our way through these strange new days. How are you all doing? Have you been benefitting from working in your journals lately? We definitely have. Bailey has been painting her daily sky watercolor journal entries throughout this past week. Such a simple and meditative way to find your center and appreciate the little things, like the way the clouds drift through the sky on a Spring day. On our Instagram account, she demonstrates her process, so follow along there for inspiration! It’s the perfect time to take a few minutes for yourself and just be in the moment, enjoying working on your journal. “Be Here Now”

This week we’ve got mantras on our minds. With an air of uncertainty shrouding so, so many things right now, finding a mental space that empowers and comforts you is vital. It’s super easy to get wrapped up in fear, stress or anxieties. Ruminating on a positive mantra can serve as a mental guidepost, to give you perspective, encourage you and give you strength.

A personal mantra is a phrase or word that resonates with you at any given time. It embodies your inner values and beliefs. It honors where you are now and where you would like to go. We all have mantras, whether or not we are conscious of it! That little subconscious voice or low-key inner monologue it always running..It can be positive, negative or somewhere in-between. This week we’re aiming to align with some positive statements that give us strength, comfort and help us to keep on truckin’.

Find something that speaks to you. It could inspired by a favorite quote, something you read in a book, a lyric from a song or a phrase you come up with yourself! Condense it down or use it verbatim - anything that empowers you and brings a sense of calm and encouragement is perfect.

Here are some simple mantras and quotes to get your wheels turning:

• Be Here Now
• Create Every Day
• Overcome and Grow 
• Patience is Power
• One Day at a Time
• I am peaceful and calm
• I accept myself as I am
• I am resourceful and strong
• This Too Shall Pass
• Keep on Truckin’
• Keep on the Sunny Side

“I am exactly where I am supposed to be.”

Shannon Kaiser

“In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.”

Albert Einstein

“Life is a balance between holding on a letting go.”

Rumi

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.“

Henry Thoreau

“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.“

Corrie Boom

"Creativity doesn't wait for that perfect moment. It fashions its own perfect moments out of ordinary ones."

Bruce Garrabrandt

"To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow. So do it."

Kurt Vonnegut

“You have power over your mind and not outside events. Realize this and you will find strength.”

Marcus Aurelius

“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” 

J.R.R. Tolkien

“One of the most important things you can do on this earth is to let people know they are not alone.” 

Shannon L. Alder

The mind is a powerful thing, isn’t it? We can’t wait to see what mantra(s) you embrace for yourself!


Stay Strong, Stay Awesome, and Happy Journaling!
xoxo
The Antiquaria Team

Antiquaria Journal Club | Week Eighteen

“At times, our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person.

Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have

lighted the flame within us.”

Albert Schweitzer

Hey there Journal Gang! We’ve been reveling in the warming days and extra sunlight over this past week - have you? Spending more time outside has been so nice, and much needed. As we enter a new week, we’re appreciating the outlet of our journals more than ever. Journaling is an excellent way to process thoughts and emotions. In times of many changes and uncertainty, such as these, self-reflection and expression are vital to coping and adapting to new situations. 2020 is turning out to be an interesting year so far, indeed.

A core part of being a human is the depth, complexity and value of our relationships with one another. The human spirit needs to connect, and as social beings, we require that to thrive! In times of hardship and uncertainty, our friends, families and connection with society as a whole can build us up, give us strength and help us navigate through uncharted territory. That’s why this week, we want to spend some time reflecting on what we love most about the people we love most.

Who are your friends and family? What traits do they have that you admire, respect and adore? Why? What does family mean to you? Even though we may not be able to gather physically in these times, we can still nurture those connections through appreciation and hey, maybe even some good old fashioned snail mail! What better way to brighten someone’s day and let them know you’re thinking of them from afar, than with a sweet sentiment popping up in their mailbox? Compassion and emotional support contribute to a sense of well-being and provide strength on even the most difficult of days.

So write all about it, send some snail mail, shoot a quick text, call those you love - and tell them why they are awesome! We’re wishing you all the health and happiness.

All the very best and Happy Journaling,
xoxo
The Antiquaria Team

Antiquaria Journal Club | Week Seventeen

“Here comes the sun, doo-doo-doo-doo, here comes the sun

And I say, it's alright”

Hey Journal Gang! Welcome to another beautiful week and a whole new journaling prompt! Last week we pondered all of the fun and exciting things that await us throughout this year and beyond. What is the occasion or milestone you’re most looking forward to?

On the note of forward thinking - this week is good one, because we are one generous leap closer to the arrival of SPRING! And we couldn’t be happier about it! We may lose a bit of sleep, but we will have glorious sun-filled evening hours to more than make up for it. Even though Spring is still a few weeks away, this shift is a big change and really serves as the unofficial start of the season for many. It’s so refreshing to feel like your leisure time opportunities blossom with all the extra rays and warmth. We’re looking forward to golden hour walks, exploring the outdoors, working outside, evening gardening, journaling on the patio, spending more time with pets and just the general increase in energy levels! 

Are you happy about Daylight Savings? What things do you love about it most? What will you do with all that splendid evening sunlight?! 

We hope everyone has a great week filled with nice weather and hopeful thoughts!

Stay Golden, friends.  

 

Happy Journaling!

xoxo

The Antiquaria Team