Toolbox: Writing Well
Create sacred space for crafting your own personal journaling practice with these finds from S&H.
Delightfully designed and exquisitely textured, Goodio Chocolate bars are sure to break through any writer’s block—or at least offer sweet procrastination. ($6.95) Goodiochocolate.com
The unexpected shape of the Natural Square Pillar candle will spark your imagination and bring comfort and warmth to your darkest hours. ($53.99) us.purebeeswaxcandles.com
Each page of the elegant Rituals for Transformation journal offers you a chance for a fresh perspective and the opportunity to explore your hidden beliefs. ($32) dragontreeapothecary.com
Slip into the cozy Kalpana lounge pants, and you can sit in whatever position you please as you find your creative groove. ($54) sudara.org
“Writing is a process, a journey into memory and the soul.”
With two tanks and separate timers, the aromaTime Ultrasonic Diffuser will infuse the air around you with scents designed to invigorate your writing or settle you down to rest. ($189.95) saje.com
If you’re tired of running out of ink mid-thought, get a Seven Year Pen; you’ll keep plastic from the landfill, spend more time writing, and spend less time looking for another pen. ($8.95) seltzergoods.com
Made with recycled materials by artisan craftswomen, the blank pages of the beautiful Uzma Plume Journal will inspire your creative expression. ($9) ravenandlily.com
Use the roomy Leather Pen Case to keep your favorite journaling tools easily within reach. ($59) love41.com
When you draw a blank as you sit down to write, pick one of the beautiful cards from The Fountain Tarot Holographic Deck and let it guide your daily exploration. ($31.99) fountaintarot.com
Free resources:
- Check out the Center for Journal Therapy’s post on how to get started journaling, including prompts to get you writing. journaltherapy.com/journal-cafe-3/journal-course
- Consider starting a journaling group based on a shared theme. Let the natural world be your inspiration and build community by starting a Nature Journal Club. johnmuirlaws.com/starting
About the Author
Kalia Kelmenson is the creator of The Salt in Us where she helps water-loving women harvest the wisdom of their grief and pain so they can find freedom and flow in their life. She explores science and spirit at the intersection of mind-body medicine.
