Journal Circle

Explore your inner world
with a monthly practice for
what’s emerging in you

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Life can be really hard.
We need soft places to land.

Find more curiosity and calm with the parts of you that might not usually get a chance to shine. Discover a new way to connect with what’s present. And feel connected to a community of likehearted people — you’re not alone.

Consider this your permission slip to drop the judgment + feel into what’s simply true. It’s all welcome here.

Journal Circle is a monthly gathering to let new possibilities emerge from within you.

With somatic explorations and right-sized prompts rooted in poetry, tarot and myth, gently explore what you are experiencing with curiosity, creativity and compassion.

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Participants say it best

  • "Thought-provoking each session.

    I think a community begins with someone having a vision. The takeaway is always the journey taken one more time together. I’m glad that I found such a place that challenges me and encourages me to use my creativity to find those parts of me I thought forgotten. Bravada!”

  • "The perfect hour! Inspiring, encouraging and supportive."

  • "My life is full of critical people and criticism (including myself) and I'm in the midst of trauma recovery. This is such a welcomed change from my regular life."

  • "Thank you so much for the Journal circle- wonderful community, safe place to be in and connect. Amanda is awesome. Perfect!"

  • "I feel grateful to have access to this beautiful offering"

  • "I really enjoy the structure of the session, and environment you've been able to provide. It's so hard to cultivate a mood and an energy over Zoom, so well done on achieving both!"

Hey there, friend,
I’m your guide, Amanda

I created this monthly gathering because so much can get in the way of practicing journaling + mindfulness regularly.

It’s all the little things that pile up, like life and work and kids and caretaking and maybe having a social life sometimes and binge-watching TV while doomscrolling on our phone and, oh yeah, there’s also that perfectionist inner voice that says it only “counts” if it looks a certain way or hits a certain number of pages by 6am every morning. Just casual, everyday life stuff.

If you (like me!) need accountability for your self-supportive practices, Journal Circle has been created for you.

This is a space where we can do our own inner exploration, but stay connected to one another with positivity, compassion and kindness.

If you’re curious to know more about me and why I love holding this space, you can learn more about me here.

Photos by Steph Pellett Creative

FAQs

  • The best way to find out if Journal Circle is right for you is to join our next session and experience it for yourself.

    I strive to make this space welcoming for you, no matter how you identify or experience this world. I explicitly want to welcome folks who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color, people in the LBGTQ+ community, and people who identify as neurodivergent. Your experiences MATTER and deserve to be witnessed.

    I identify as a white, queer, cis-woman who is perpetually unlearning the toxicity of western culture. If you have ideas for how I could make this space better and more supportive, I welcome any feedback that will help you feel more at ease.

  • Journal Circle is a free monthly workshop, so there are no refunds.

    If you cannot join the session and you have some notice, I ask that you cancel your ticket to open the spot to someone else who may like to join. But it’s okay if you can’t make it, life happens!

    Please note that folks will not be admitted 10 mins after start time to maintain a safe + supportive environment.

  • Sure thing! We begin by introducing ourselves to one another, either on mic or in the chat.

    I will guide us in a grounding practice to help us settle in — these experiments will explore a mixture of somatics and mindfulness practices.

    We’ll get into a couple of journalling exercises, using prompts rooted in mindfulness, poetry and tarot to get your pen moving. You’ll have a couple moments to share what you've uncovered or learned, if you feel called to do so.

  • Simply bring what you need to be ready for a journalling session. Please bring a notebook or paper and a pen or pencil. You could type if you prefer, but writing by hand gets different parts of my brain moving than I usually get to use — you might find that is true for your experience as well.

    You could also bring anything that helps you feel present, like lighting a candle or incense, bringing a blanket or a beverage.

  • – Although we live in different places and countries and may not know each other beyond the borders of this space, we commit to assume the best of one another.

    – We hold ourselves and one another with tenderness, curiosity and respect.

    – We are united here in learning more about ourselves and what we want to make in this world, so we hold anything personal that has been shared in confidence.

    – We’re allowed to fuck up, and welcome the opportunity to learn and grow by inviting feedback delivered with love.

    – All is welcome, tears and laughter and worries. Here, you are invited to show up as whole, who you are, in this moment, every moment.

    – We will not tolerate any behaviour that jeopardizes the safety of people in this group. Zero tolerance for mocking, trolling or harassment of any kind.

  • You can share Journal Circle with a friend who may find it helpful!

    You can also choose to support this space by contributing a tip. Support from people like you helps me continue to do what I do, and it is much appreciated.

    A portion of all proceeds will go towards supporting local charitable causes.

  • You can email me anytime, at hiya @ amandacaswell.com.