I've Been Thinking . . . The Journal: Inspirations, Prayers, and Reflections for Your Meaningful Life

Maria Shriver understands that for many of us, writing is therapy. This Journal is a gift to her fans and followers who admire the way she shares her thinking with us in her outstanding, inspirational, best-selling book, I’ve Been Thinking, and in her weekly publication: The Sunday Paper. She has provided the perfect vehicle for us to analyze and express our own thinking. I started writing in The Journal this week, the first week of a new year. I love the way it begins with the words of Saint Teresa of Avila. Maria asked us to list what we want to leave behind, carry forward, and bring into the future, to record a note to self, a midweek reflection, a yippee moment of the week, and included additional space for intentions for the new year. Each numbered week begins with a quote and a recommendation to contemplate. I have skimmed ahead to read upcoming quotes and prompts. I found the inspiration I need to move forward with my goal to live a meaningful life, to become the “Architect of Change” I would like to be. Another five stars from me!

In this journal, Maria Shriver extends a personal invitation to each one of us. She invites us to reflect on what living a meaningful life means. In her bestselling book, I’ve Been Thinking, Maria shared her own thoughts. In this accompanying journal she invites us to embark on our own personal journey by providing us with weekly inspirations, quotes and prayers. I’ve often thought about writing my thoughts, but I just didn’t know how to get started. This journal is the tool that I’ve been waiting for. I can’t wait to get started.

Wasn't always a fan of Maria Shriver . Now I've been a huge fan and follower since I started seeing and hearing all her Great thoughts. A Great read. I bought the set. This lady and I couldn't be from to more different worlds. All while still having sooo much in common. Such a Great perspective on life.

It"s always good to reflect and see how far you've come. This is a great journal to note all that has inspired you and the prayers that help you get there. When you need to encourage yourself this is an awsome journal to keep track of you journey of how you've overcome. This journal will keep all the receipts necessary to encourage ourselves.

MS has a fine stylistic voice. The world can be a kinder, more gentle place and the author points the way.

Was so happy to get this because i loved the book so much. It has prayers like in the book and quotes as well, there is space for your own prayers which i liked, if you love the book and like to journal then get this!

The book was ok. But it was not the one I thought I ordered. Don't know who made the mistake.

In keeping with my news year's resolution to journal this year, I found Maria Shriver's journal starter a great motivational tool. It has quotes and questions for reflection and lots of lined spaces to write. I am so glad I found this. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to take some time to think more closely about their lives in the new year. This author is an excellent writer and role model for this.