Through a masterful blend of guidance, idea prompts and self-evaluation advice, author and poet Sheila Bender nurtures readers through one year of journal writing and soul searching.Clearly structured with weekly activities assigned within specific seasons of the year, this guide allows writers to individualize their journals to reflect personal needs, goals and interests. Readers can begin anytime during the year, and at the end of each season, they are encouraged to review their writing, so they can, "move through dilemmas, make life choices, greet joy and sadness, and unlock creativity."