Summary
Suleika Jaouad has used journaling to cope with personal challenges, such as battling leukemia and surviving the pandemic. She has written a book, "The Book of Alchemy," which includes writing prompts and essays from various artists to inspire others. Jaouad runs an online community, The Isolation Journals, to help people use writing as a tool for personal reflection and transformation.
Key Facts
- Suleika Jaouad started journaling during her fight with leukemia at age 22.
- She found inspiration from reading journals of well-known writers like Audre Lorde and Sylvia Plath.
- Jaouad published a book, "The Book of Alchemy," which includes writing prompts from 100 writers and artists.
- The book aims to help people find creative inspiration and new perspectives.
- Jaouad founded an online journaling community called The Isolation Journals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- She views journaling as a way to transform everyday experiences and emotions.
- Favorite journal prompts from the book include "Just Ten Images" and "A Day in the Life of My Dreams," offering structure for creative reflection.
