I believe in the power of truth. I believe people die. This writing exercise can help you map the process of your personal growth. Start an idea list. Contrary to popular belief, the muse is not fickle.
Inspiration strikes often.
Much like an inspiration journal, the idea of a gratitude journal is to find three new things you are grateful for each day. I was also grateful the basement didn't flood after a heavy rain and for the fat, ripe pears I enjoyed earlier in the afternoon. If you are looking for ideas on how to kick start your journal writing, you are most likely sitting in front of a blank page, pen in hand, and spinning your wheels. Writing the truth may be just the push you need. What about your first kiss, first movie, first best friend, first period, first dance, and so on.