Reading My Own Words Back to Me

Journal at Your Strongest, Read It at Your Weakest

Crystal Jackson
Nov 1 · 4 min read
Photo by Daniel Christie on Unsplash

When I struggle, I go back and read the words I wrote on my strongest days. It probably seems strange to search for strength and wisdom from my own work, but the truth is that we give ourselves the best advice. At least, our highest selves do. So, I mine my work for the wisdom I need when I don’t feel like I have the strength…

Crystal Jackson

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