The Journal
Notes on intention, habit, ritual and the awkward middle of a practice you are trying to keep.
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Short reads you can put to use the same day.
- Routine
- Ritual
- Craft
- Habits
- Practice
What the moon phase actually changes
A moon-based layer can be a useful rhythm or a superstition you outsource decisions to. The difference is how much weight you give it.
Writing an intention that is not a wish
The difference between "I hope this happens" and "this is what I am doing" is smaller than it sounds, and it is entirely in the wording.
How to keep a practice going after you miss a day
The missed day is rarely what kills a habit. The story you tell about the missed day is.
Why writing it down works better than thinking it
A thought you keep in your head is free to change shape every time you return to it. A sentence is not.