writing down the bones

   I'm reading a favorite book, "Writing Down the Bones" by Natalie Goldberg.  She said what I was hoping to hear - that even rudimentary journaling is some of the best practice writing there is, because at the very least it's writing; and when you're writing, it all counts.

  Whenever I sit down with my journal and other books in the morning for my devotional time, the first thing I want to do before reading is open my journal and write, almost as an introduction to the day (or as an introduction to myself for that day).  I have always been drawn to the writing./journaling/daily update part of my morning time.  I love getting my thoughts down on paper.
 
  Reading Ms. Goldberg's book last night gave validity (which I didn't really need but thought I did) to this daily journaling I love to do.  She encourages it as a valuable writing practice to employ to find our voice, get out thoughts, feelings and emotions.

   If you journal - do you love it?  If you don't, would you be willing to start?