HeyJaredGratitude Journal
A virtual gratitude journal by writer and teacher, Alex Elle.
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- Sep 13, 2026
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Write the things you want to write. (opens the original)
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Listen to the essay below. Writing was my first love. Before I knew what it meant to be a writer, I was an only child with too much time, a big imagination, adults who wanted me to find some business that didn’t include them, and a karaoke machine. I was bored a lot. Lonely, too, though I don’t think I had the language for loneliness then. I just knew there were long stretches of time when it was me, myself, and whatever I could dream up to keep me company.<a class="image-
Raise Em’ Up Right... (opens the original)
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As the time approached for my daughter to leave for college, I became increasingly elated. She was about to embark on a journey I’d never gotten to experience—packing up and moving away for school, art school nonetheless, to pursue her dreams and deepen her talent. My whole self was beaming for her, filled with joy, possibility, and excitement.And yet, everyone kept asking if I was going to be okay when she left. What surprised me was how often the question arrived already carrying an assumption
Women Leaving... (opens the original)
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I Changed My Mind (opens the original)
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A few things have changed around here. The biggest one is the name.Gratitude Journal is now HERE FOR NOW.The simple explanation is that the old name no longer fit. The more honest explanation is that I changed my mind—which I’ve been giving myself permission to do a lot more these days. And it feels good. *Siri, play I Changed My Mind by Keyshia Cole*<div class="ca
Blocked Blessings? (opens the original)
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Thirty-seven began in Mexico City. On July 25th, I woke up in a beautiful place that reminded me life can still surprise you. I’d been in CDMX for five days before my birthday, spending that time with my oldest daughter, who is headed off to college in just a couple of weeks. A few days into the trip, my best friend, Josefina, joined us, and my heart felt full. My younger children were with dad in Canada, visiting family and having adventures of their own. There was something special about knowi
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