#JournalChat Live on 10/27/11 Topic: using our journals for investigative writing

Special thanks goes to Sage Cohen, author of The Productive Writer and our journaling resource for today's chat on investigative writing with our journals.

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Enjoy your #Journaling and don't forget to refresh yourself! #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:06pm via HootSuite

Enjoy your #Journaling and don't forget to refresh yourself! #JournalChat

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That wraps up this edition of #JournalChat Live. Join us next week, Thursday, 11/3/11, 4 CST/2 PST. Topic to be announced. #Journaling

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That wraps up this edition of #JournalChat Live. Join us next week, Thursday, 11/3/11, 4 CST/2 PST. Topic to be announced. #Journaling

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Special thanks goes to @SageCohen, author of our#Journaling Resource for today's chat. ow.ly/7bkxK #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:04pm via HootSuite

Special thanks goes to @SageCohen, author of our#Journaling Resource for today's chat. ow.ly/7bkx5 #JournalChat

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@sally_g so glad you could make it! I appreciate your effort. :) #JournalChat

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ow.ly/7bksh And for more info on my writing services, you can investigate this page! #Journaling#JournalChat

DawnHerring4:02pm via HootSuite

ow.ly/7bkqu And for more info on my writing services, you can investigate this page! #Journaling#JournalChat

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ow.ly/7bkp3 As a Result of your investigative writings, you may experience more butterfly moments! #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring4:01pm via HootSuite

ow.ly/7bknd As a Result of your investigative writings, you may experience more butterfly moments! #JournalChat #Journaling

Sally_G4:01pm via TweetChat

Grateful to be here today @JournalChat! Not always the best timing for me, today it worked!!#journalchat

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RT @journalchat: ow.ly/7bkeG Here's a link 2#Journaling #Prompts tht cn help u get strted w ur investigative writing. #JournalChat

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ow.ly/7bklP Sign up for Refresh Journal, to help you gain a fresh perspective in your investigations!#JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring4:00pm via HootSuite

ow.ly/7bkj3 Sign up for Refresh Journal, to help you gain a fresh perspective in your investigations!#JournalChat #Journaling

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ow.ly/7bkeG Here's a link to #Journaling#Prompts that can help you get started with your investigative writing. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:58pm via HootSuite

ow.ly/7bkda Here's a link to #Journaling#Prompts that can help you get started with your investigative writing. #JournalChat

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@sally_g Thank you much for joining me in#JournalChat Live today, Sally. I enjoyed your pov@#Journaling

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RT @sally_g: I agree @JournalChat. It's great when someone is fully present in your company; seeing u, letting u know u matter. #journalchat

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RT @sally_g: I agree @JournalChat. It's great when someone is fully present in your company; seeing u, letting u know u matter. #journalchat

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@sally_g That just shows the higher quality of life as a result of #Journaling; that is powerful!#JournalChat

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@sally_g I so appreciate your valuable input, Sally. I appreciate your enthusiasm for #Journaling too!#JournalChat

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@sally_g Yes, indeed, there are. That's why#Journaling never bores me. You can never know what will surface. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:53pm via HootSuite

@sally_g Yes, indeed, there are. That's why#Journaling never bores me. You can never know what will surface. #JournalChat

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I agree @JournalChat. It's great when someone is fully present in your company; seeing u, letting u know u matter. #journalchat

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@sally_g I totally know what you mean. When you love yourself, you naturally extend that love to others w/ enthusiasm! #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:52pm via HootSuite

@sally_g I totally know what you mean. When you love yourself, you naturally extend that love to others w/ enthusiasm! #JournalChat

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Journaling is such a powerful tool in so many ways @DawnHerring ~ and there are so many ways to express via Journal too. #journalchat

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@sally_g That is a really good point, Sally.Yes, your generosity is the perfect way to make your mark in the world! #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:51pm via HootSuite

@sally_g That is a really good point, Sally.Yes, your generosity is the perfect way to make your mark in the world! #JournalChat #Journaling

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RT @sally_g: Yes @DawnHerring! You also have so much more to GIVE when you Love your Self. Your generosity is Abundant. #journalchat

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RT @sally_g: Yes @DawnHerring! You also have so much more to GIVE when you Love your Self. Your generosity is Abundant. #journalchat

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That vibrational love for yourself is VITAL. Perfect content for your #Journaling. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:49pm via HootSuite

That vibrational love for yourself is VITAL. Perfect content for your #Journaling. #JournalChat

Sally_G3:48pm via TweetChat

Yes @DawnHerring! You also have so much more to GIVE when you Love your Self. Your generosity is Abundant. #journalchat

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And when you love yourself, it's easier to determine what you desire. And how you can make your mark in the world with it. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:47pm via HootSuite

And when you love yourself, it's easier to determine what you desire. And how you can make your mark in the world with it. #JournalChat

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RT @sally_g: Many stop at Anger @JournalChat ~ below that is Hurt, and if you work through THAT, you get to Love. #journalchat

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RT @sally_g: Many stop at Anger @JournalChat ~ below that is Hurt, and if you work through THAT, you get to Love. #journalchat

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@sally_g Oh, yes, Love. Love for yourself and for others. #Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:46pm via HootSuite

@sally_g Oh, yes, Love. Love for yourself and for others. #Journaling #JournalChat

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@sally_g Oh, I'm a huge fan of intuition! Yes, everything has meaning; discerning that meaning is great #Journaling! #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:44pm via HootSuite

@sally_g Oh, I'm a huge fan of intuition! Yes, everything has meaning; discerning that meaning is great #Journaling! #JournalChat

Sally_G3:44pm via TweetChat

Many stop at Anger @JournalChat ~ below that is Hurt, and if you work through THAT, you get to Love.#journalchat

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It's bringing your Intuitive Awareness to what is before you. Being willing to see through what's there to what it represents. #journalchat

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@sally_g I've heard of her classes from others. It does hurt, but the gold we find is valuable.#Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:43pm via HootSuite

@sally_g I've heard of her classes from others. It does hurt, but the gold we find is valuable.#Journaling #JournalChat

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@sally_g Explain Spirit Sleuth, Sally. I'm so curious!#Journaling #JournalChat Investigating is asking and writing.

DawnHerring3:42pm via HootSuite

@sally_g Explain Spirit Sleuth, Sally. I'm so curious!#Journaling #JournalChat Investigating is asking and writing.

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I'm watching Oprah's Life Class shows & webcasts. They've talked about the fear many have of going into the hurt to truth. #journalchat

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RT @sally_g: Negative Emotions hold significant information Drilling down into pain and hurt can lead to healing and freedom. #journalchat

DawnHerring3:40pm via HootSuite

RT @sally_g: Negative Emotions hold significant information Drilling down into pain and hurt can lead to healing and freedom. #journalchat

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Investigative writing - as in, Clue Sourcing? That happens to be a specialty of mine. I call myself a Spirit Sleuth. #journalchat

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@sally_g Wow, that was a power packed tweet, Sally! Yes, they do. And when we take the time, we can learn so much. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:40pm via HootSuite

@sally_g Wow, that was a power packed tweet, Sally! Yes, they do. And when we take the time, we can learn so much. #JournalChat

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@sally_g Sally, great to see you here today; we're talking about investigative writing in our journals.#Journaling #JournalChat

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When our daily experiences improve, even daily, our overall quality of life increases. What a great benefit! #Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:36pm via HootSuite

When our daily experiences improve, even daily, our overall quality of life increases. What a great benefit! #Journaling #JournalChat

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So when difficult situations arise, we can discern the why all that more quickly, and improve our experiences. #Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:35pm via HootSuite

So when difficult situations arise, we can discern the why all that more quickly, and improve our experiences. #Journaling #JournalChat

Sally_G3:35pm via TweetChat

Negative Emotions hold significant information. Drilling down into pain and hurt can lead to healing and freedom. #journalchat

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Over time, #Journaling takes on a positive cumulative effect. Our awareness pays off when we already know what we want. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:34pm via HootSuite

Over time, #Journaling takes on a positive cumulative effect. Our awareness pays off when we already know what we want. #JournalChat

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But the more we take the time to journal our emotions and what it is we desire, the more aware we become. #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:33pm via HootSuite

But the more we take the time to journal our emotions and what it is we desire, the more aware we become. #JournalChat #Journaling

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It can seem that we run into negative emotions just about every day; so there is always something to investigate! #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:33pm via HootSuite

It can seem that we run into negative emotions just about every day; so there is always something to investigate! #JournalChat #Journaling

Sally_G3:32pm via TweetChat

So excited to make it to today's chat @DawnHerring! I'm going to scan down and see today's topic. #journalchat

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When I do this, it helps me discern what the situation really entails, what I can do if anything, and be at peace w/ the rest. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:31pm via HootSuite

When I do this, it helps me discern what the situation really entails, what I can do if anything, and be at peace w/ the rest. #JournalChat

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so I take the time to record my feelings in my journal to determine why I feel out of control of that situation. #Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:30pm via HootSuite

so I take the time to record my feelings in my journal to determine why I feel out of control of that situation. #Journaling #JournalChat

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I find when I investigate my negative emotions, they often come when a situation feels outside my control. #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:30pm via HootSuite

I find when I investigate my negative emotions, they often come when a situation feels outside my control. #JournalChat #Journaling

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Folks are more than welcome to share any investigative writing they have done in their journals. #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:25pm via HootSuite

Folks are more than welcome to share any investigative writing they have done in their journals. #JournalChat #Journaling

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Your clarity of vision for what you really want today, tomorrow, and in your future is worth all the pages in your journal. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:24pm via HootSuite

Your clarity of vision for what you really want today, tomorrow, and in your future is worth all the pages in your journal. #JournalChat

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When you ask these all important questions, you may be surprised what rises to the surface.#Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:24pm via HootSuite

When you ask these all important questions, you may be surprised what rises to the surface.#Journaling #JournalChat

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But it is so worth taking the time to discover what you want, what you need, what you desire.#Journaling #JournalChat

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But it is so worth taking the time to discover what you want, what you need, what you desire.#Journaling #JournalChat

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You may hesitate to ask yourself what you really want. You may not know initially. #Journaling#JournalChat

DawnHerring3:22pm via HootSuite

You may hesitate to ask yourself what you really want. You may not know initially. #Journaling#JournalChat

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Once Sage went through this process, she asked herself, "What do I want now?" #Journaling#JournalChat

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Once Sage went through this process, she asked herself, "What do I want now?" #Journaling#JournalChat

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Don't be surprised if in the process of writing all this down, you grieve over the process. Give yourself permission to do so. #JournalChat

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Don't be surprised if in the process of writing all this down, you grieve over the process. Give yourself permission to do so. #JournalChat

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Once you get them on the page, it's time to analyze them. What are they really saying to you?#Journaling #JournalChat

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Once you get them on the page, it's time to analyze them. What are they really saying to you?#Journaling #JournalChat

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Whatever reasons come to mind, write them down, make them concrete. #Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:18pm via HootSuite

Whatever reasons come to mind, write them down, make them concrete. #Journaling #JournalChat

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Once you get past the surface of what you're thinking, then the real reasons, the heart of the matter is revealed. #Journaling #JournalChat

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Once you get past the surface of what you're thinking, then the real reasons, the heart of the matter is revealed. #Journaling #JournalChat

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No matter how absurd or ridiculous your thoughts may seem, getting them out is an important step.#Journaling #JournalChat

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No matter how absurd or ridiculous your thoughts may seem, getting them out is an important step.#Journaling #JournalChat

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In the process, we may wonder where such thoughts are coming from. "Am I really thinking that?" #Journaling #JournalChat

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In the process, we may wonder where such thoughts are coming from. "Am I really thinking that?" #Journaling #JournalChat

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When we first get started, we may discover some 'absurd' stuff we are thinking, like Sage did.#Journaling #JournalChat

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When we first get started, we may discover some 'absurd' stuff we are thinking, like Sage did.#Journaling #JournalChat

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Emotions are there for a reason; they have something to tell us about where we are at.#Journaling #JournalChat

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Emotions are there for a reason; they have something to tell us about where we are at.#Journaling #JournalChat

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But #Journaling helps us to put them on paper to uncover them so we can figure out what they're saying to us. #JournalChat

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But #Journaling helps us to put them on paper to uncover them so we can figure out what they're saying to us. #JournalChat

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When we experience negative emotions, the first thing we may be tempted to do is ignore them or stuff them inside. #JournalChat #Journaling

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When we experience negative emotions, the first thing we may be tempted to do is ignore them or stuff them inside. #JournalChat #Journaling

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Our journals are the perfect place to ask lots of questions to determine that 'why' and 'how'.#Journaling #JournalChat

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Our journals are the perfect place to ask lots of questions to determine that 'why' and 'how'.#Journaling #JournalChat

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Finding out the 'why' and 'how' of the emotion is part of the process. #Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:09pm via HootSuite

Finding out the 'why' and 'how' of the emotion is part of the process. #Journaling #JournalChat

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Usually when we feel a strong emotion, there's an underlying reason why it erupts. It comes from within. #Journaling #JournalChat

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Usually when we feel a strong emotion, there's an underlying reason why it erupts. It comes from within. #Journaling #JournalChat

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What I think is so beneficial about this investigative process is discovering the root of the emotion.#Journaling #JournalChat

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What I think is so beneficial about this investigative process is discovering the root of the emotion.#Journaling #JournalChat

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That's precisely what Sage talks about in her post; her primary emotion issue was envy. #Journaling#JournalChat

DawnHerring3:06pm via HootSuite

That's precisely what Sage talks about in her post; her primary emotion issue was envy. #Journaling#JournalChat

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Well, when you run into a situation where a strong emotion rises up, you want to figure out where it came from. #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:05pm via HootSuite

Well, when you run into a situation where a strong emotion rises up, you want to figure out where it came from. #JournalChat #Journaling

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You may wonder what I mean by investigative writing. #Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:05pm via HootSuite

You may wonder what I mean by investigative writing. #Journaling #JournalChat

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Our #Journaling topic is using our journals for investigative writing. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:03pm via HootSuite

Our #Journaling topic is using our journals for investigative writing. #JournalChat

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Today's #Journaling resource is by @SageCohenTake the Envy and Run #JournalChat ow.ly/7bhiQ

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Today's #Journaling resource is by @SageCohenTake the Envy and Run #JournalChat ow.ly/7bhhH

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To follow the chat, I recommend hootsuite, tweetdeck, or tweetchat.com. Use #JournalChatas your hashtag to join in. #Journaling

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To follow the chat, I recommend hootsuite, tweetdeck, or tweetchat.com. Use #JournalChatas your hashtag to join in. #Journaling

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I am Dawn Herring, your host and avid journal keeper of 27 years with 50+ journals filled.#Journaling #JournalChat

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I am Dawn Herring, your host and avid journal keeper of 27 years with 50+ journals filled.#Journaling #JournalChat

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Welcome to this edition of #JournalChat Live for all things #Journaling.

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Welcome to this edition of #JournalChat Live for all things #Journaling.