In Kindred Journaling, we have cultivated a beautiful practice: a style of journaling that we call Vivio Divina. It is inspired by the centuries-old practice of Lectio Divina (Sacred Listening) in which one slowly listens to/reads a writing (traditionally, christian scripture) and allows the Spirit to speak through the words.

We have expanded the practice to include inspiration from ALL of life - music, art, poetry, a walk in the woods, all of life! Vivio Divina = Sacred Living! It is a slow, gentle, imaginative practice. We allow the Spirit of Beauty to speak to us through our journal pages and encourage us to notice the Beauty in the world.

Each week, in our Substack newsletter, Dear Kindred Spirit, we enjoy a beautiful Vivio Divina Journaling Practice. We are offered a work of art (writing, music, etc) to meditate on and a set of journal prompts to inspire our writing for the week.

When you come to your journal, consider making the time a sacred, set-apart time. Light a candle. Pour a cup of tea in your favorite teacup. Choose your favorite journaling supplies. Perhaps even add some beauty to your pages with stickers, washi tapes, illustrations, etc. Whatever feels inviting and nurturing to your mind, body, and spirit.

Need some Journaling Friends to sit with? Meet us in the Café on Monday mornings.