Life's Companion : Journal Writing As A Spiritual Quest

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Summary: A Wonderful Tool for Spiritual Growth
Review: I have journaled almost as long as I could write, and I have had my copy of this book for probably ten years, and I still come back to it over and over for insight and inspiration. Not just a journaling book, it's a book for growing as a human being. I can't recommend it highly enough

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Summary: A Wonderful Tool for Spiritual Growth
Review: I have journaled almost as long as I could write, and I have had my copy of this book for probably ten years, and I still come back to it over and over for insight and inspiration. Not just a journaling book, it's a book for growing as a human being. I can't recommend it highly enough

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Summary: One of the best
Review: I have read and used many journal writing books, and this is one of the best because it is so readable. A wise and enchanting tool for deepening personal reflection and transformation.

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Summary: One of the best
Review: I have read and used many journal writing books, and this is one of the best because it is so readable. A wise and enchanting tool for deepening personal reflection and transformation.

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Summary: A Dissenting View Of _Life's Companion_
Review: I was disappointed in this book.
Like most reviewers of this book, I have read a number of books on journaling, and own copies of _Journal to the Self_ and _The New Diary_, among other books on the subject. I have been keeping a journal since 1971. I gave away my copy of _Life's Companion_. I felt that the format was disorganized and frustrating to me and the points that the author was trying to make were either unclear or simply stating the obvious. Perhaps this was a lack in me and not the book, but this volume did not enhance my understanding of the journal as a spiritual quest.

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Summary: Life's companion: Journal Writing as a Spiritual Quest
Review: Life's Companion is an essential tool to anyone going through life's transitions. I have had it with me since 1991 - ready to use when I needed some help sorting through what I was experiencing. It will never be passe, old stuff - the words are as meaningful and helpful now as they were the first time I used this book. I especially appreciated the right-hand page of journal entries, quotes and exercises. If you have one book on your shelf to nurture your self-growth, it should be this one.

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Summary: Excellent - jumpstarts a lifetime of spiritual journaling.
Review: My copy of this book is dog-eared and worn, highlighted in pink and feathered with little yellow stickies. I recommend it as one of the best introductory journal writing books around. The format is unique. On the left hand page there are quotes, poems and insights. On the right hand page is the actual book, which combines literary, spiritual and psychological insights. I've been journaling for almost 10 years now and I still go back to this book for more inspiration.

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Summary: Spiritual Textbook
Review: My husband gave me Life's Companion as a gift. Before I received it, I kept a journal only sporadically but I learned the merits of keeping one after I started doing the creative exercises and meditations Ms. Baldwin included in the text. This book really got me in touch with my inner self. A healthy exercise every person should engage it. I feel less blocked and consequently my overall mental state and physical health have improved.

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Summary: Spiritual Textbook
Review: My husband gave me Life's Companion as a gift. Before I received it, I kept a journal only sporadically but I learned the merits of keeping one after I started doing the creative exercises and meditations Ms. Baldwin included in the text. This book really got me in touch with my inner self. A healthy exercise every person should engage it. I feel less blocked and consequently my overall mental state and physical health have improved.

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Summary: Life's Companion
Review: This book is a classic!! We are using it in a Master's program to help teachers become better reflective practitioners. There is such a wealth of material to help anyone become more aware of their inner voice, to listen to inner truth. The meditations, which are available on tape, are an added bonus. If you journal or want to start journaling, you need to buy this book and use it as a reference.