Journaling for New Beginnings — Finding Clarity at the Edge of the Path

She stands at the edge of the path, the light low and wide, the day not quite finished.

It's a quiet moment.

This is how journeys often begin. Standing still long enough to notice the light, the water, the ground beneath your feet.

You do not have to know what comes next. You only have to stay with the moment. One breath. One step. A willingness to keep going.

Personal growth and self discovery rarely begin with certainty. They begin with awareness. When you pause and write, you strengthen emotional resilience, inner clarity, and trust in your own pace.

    • Where in your life are you standing at the edge of something new? Describe what you see and feel from that place.

    • What feels unfinished right now? What would it mean to let it be unfinished for a while longer?

    • What helps you stay present when you feel uncertain about the future?

    • What is your next step, not the whole plan, just the next step?

Mrs Hannah Marshall

I’m an author, illustrator, and journaling guide. My work shares storytelling and reflective practices shaped by a lifelong relationship with journaling — an invitation to slow down, listen inward, and meet life with courage and kindness.

https://mrshannahmarshall.com
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