Skip to content

Done Quote by Terry Tempest Williams

“The only thing I have done religiously in my life is keep a journal. I have hundreds of them, filled with feathers, flowers, photographs, and words - without locks, open on my shelves.” quote by Terry Tempest Williams
Download Open image
“The only thing I have done religiously in my life is keep a journal. I have hundreds of them, filled with feathers, flowers, photographs, and words - without locks, open on my shelves.”

Terry Tempest Williams

About This Quote

Source Book: Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place, 1991

Keeping a personal journal openly preserves memories, emotions, and observations, fostering self‑reflection and connection to nature.

In simple terms: Journaling openly stores memories and feelings.

Key Takeaway

Write regularly, keep it accessible.

Themes

self‑reflection memory nature creativity

Mood

introspective reflective

Type

personal creative

When to use this quote

  • daily reflection
  • creative projects
  • mental health
  • environmental awareness

Key Concepts

journaling personal history mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does openness affect honesty?
  • What do you gain from sharing your journal?
A Different Perspective

Open journals can be read by others, risking privacy.

4.7 out of 5 (5 ratings)

More by Terry Tempest Williams

Explore all 357 Terry Tempest Williams quotes

More Done quotes

Browse all 25,653 Done quotes