Diary Circles
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”No one is useless in the world who lightens the burden of another.” – Charles Dickens
We have all had times where we feel lost or alone. In this place, you can be supported by other Open Diary members who may […]
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Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside of you that is greater than any obstacle. – Christian D. Larson
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Dreams are . . . illustrations from the book your soul is writing about you. – Marsha Norman
Why we dream is one of the great unanswered questions. Dreams can give us clues to our inner thoughts and insights i […]
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The preparation of good food is merely another expression of art, one of the joys of civilized living. – Dione Lucas
This circle is for people who want to share their latest cooking adventure, or tell us t […]
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When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around. – Willie Nelson
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We should indeed keep calm in the face of difference, and live our lives in a state of inclusion and wonder at the diversity of humanity. – George Takei
This circle is for those who are part of or interested in […]
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Don’t try to be perfect. Life isn’t; no one is. Use mistakes and mishaps as opportunities to grow tolerance and to teach. There is such a thing as happy accidents. And love, love, love and listen, listen, listen. […]
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”Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” – Rumi
The practice of mindfulness helps you to develop an awareness of your […]
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I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn. – Anne Frank
For writers to share their work, all are welcome. If you are a writer, or just want to be, this is the place for you.
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I know how it looks. But just start. Nothing is insurmountable. – Lin-Manuel Miranda
We set goals for ourselves at many points during our life. This circle is a place where you can share your goals and receive […]
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To be fully seen by somebody, then, and be loved anyhow–this is a human offering that can border on miraculous. – Elizabeth Gilbert
Marriage is a journey of two souls: while independent, but making the con […]
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Where words fail, music speaks. ― Hans Christian Andersen
Tell us about your favorite music, what you listen to or love, or what you make.
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Beautify your inner dialogue. Beautify your inner world with love light and compassion. Life will be beautiful.
― Amit RayWe all have an inner voice that speaks to us. Sometimes it is the spirit that c […]
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There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.
― John Green, Turtles All the Way DownThis community is here to provide our members a safe space to share their experience with mental health c […]
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Some people think that it’s holding on that makes one strong; sometimes it’s letting go. –Unknown
For those of us who have already been through, or those of us just beginning the process, divorce brings upon […]
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Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. – Carl Bard
In this circle, we hope to provide a place to write about your experiences clearly and t […]
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There are no bad pictures; that’s just how your face looks sometimes.
― Abraham LincolnWhile we all know that true beauty comes from within, we thought it would be fun to have a place where we can share our t […]
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Compassion brings us to a stop, and for a moment we rise above ourselves. – Mason Cooley
Caring for each other, especially when challenges arise, can lead us on an unfamiliar journey. In this Diary Circle, we […]
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This was something sure to be crammed full of warm secrets, like an antique clock built when peace filled the world. – Haruki Murakami
A bit of the past can brighten your day, help relive a cherished memory or […]
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To be really happy and really safe, one ought to have at least two or three hobbies, and they must all be real. – Winston Churchill
Share all your favorite projects and tips here, or get advice from other crafters.
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“The very basic core of a man’s living spirit is his passion for adventure. The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing h […]
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The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul. – Alfred Austin
A garden brings us a sense of purpose and an […]
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”Good health and good sense are two of life’s greatest blessings.” – Publilius Syrus
This circle may be used for tracking your exercise or diet, or for sharing the ways we can all get healthy.
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Movies touch our hearts and awaken our vision, and change the way we see things. They take us to other places, they open doors and minds. – Martin Scorsese
Use this circle to tell us about your favorite f […]
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So, let’s make the most of this beautiful day. Since we’re together we might as well say: Would you be mine? Could you be mine? Won’t you be my neighbor? – Fred Rogers
What are you watching? What did you b […]
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Laugh as much as possible, always laugh. It’s the sweetest thing one can do for oneself and one’s fellow human beings. – Maya Angelou
Do you have something funny to share? This circle is the place to do it.
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Creating memories is a priceless gift. Memories will last a lifetime; things only a short-period of time. – Alyice Edrich
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Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers. – Charles W. Eliot
Tell us about your favorite books, what’s on your […]
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When I look into the eyes of an animal I do not see an animal. I see a living being. I see a friend. I feel a soul. – A.D. Williams
Pets can enrich our lives beyond measure. Share with others the stories […] -
Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. – Buddha
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What I like about photographs is that they capture a moment that’s gone forever, impossible to reproduce. – Karl Lagerfeld
This circle is for photographers to share their work and their favorites – you don’t h […]
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Poetry lifts the veil from the hidden beauty of the world, and makes familiar objects be as if they were not familiar. – Percy Bysshe Shelley
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Those who have suffered understand suffering and therefore extend their hand. – Patti Smith
This circle is for those who are grieving, and those who want to share some support.
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Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.
Something that seems so simple to some, can be a major challenge to others. Here is a space to authentically share with each other your experiences and […]
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Life is always a rich and steady time when you are waiting for something to happen or to hatch. – E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web
Every pregnancy and every childbirth is a unique experience. For many of us, we […]