Keeping a Journal
The exercise of writing down reflections about events experienced each day is an invaluable way to evaluate your performance...set higher standards of excellence...and find new ways to solve difficult problems. Particularly when dealing with a new and strange situation, such as the colonists of Masquerade, and the Masque Children themselves.
Many people resist keeping a journal because they think they aren't good enough writers... that someone will read their innermost thoughts...or that they have much more important things to do.
Instead of thinking of a journal as a diary - a book in which you merely relate the day's events - think of it as a container for self reflection, self-expression and self exploration. Retelling the day's events is less relevant than the act of expressing your thoughts. And giving yourself and others to learn how the Masque and Gaurdian differ and are the same. Developing characters is very important.
Its simple just start with a question then work on answering it (In Character).
Examples: "Why am I feeling so angry?" "What I want most in life is..." "What's the most important thing I need to do tomorrow?" The springboard approach is just one way to break your writer's block.
Write an unsent letter.
Create dialogues. Another way to express deep feelings is to write about your feelings - and then write in the imagined voice of the other person.
Freeze frame happy moments. Immerse yourself in recollection, filling the page with physical and emotional detail. Most people report they feel refreshed and energized after writing out their favorite moments.
Explore the roads not taken in your life. What would your life be like right now? This technique is an extremely powerful tool for developing decision-making skills about your future.
Imagine yourself one month from now - and one year from now. Where are you now? Where do you want to be? What are some of the things you can do to get there? Write it all down, as a confession to yourself. The words will awaken your intuitive and creative wisdom, which, in turn, will help you make better decisions.
Your journal will make you aware of how life and dreams change, how some remain the same, and, best of all, it teaches you how to think clearly about everything you do. Watch as your Masquerade child learns and grows... in more way than one.
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