Discussion Forum > Lenten Challenge: Daily-Weekly Narrative
That is cool Avrum. I've just been revisiting my Adroit pencil. It did not work with the screen saver on my iPad. Took off the plastic so I will see if it works with Good notes.
March 5, 2019 at 21:13 |
Erin
Erin
No go with the Androit, needs an Apple Pencil.
March 6, 2019 at 1:25 |
Erin
Erin
Adonit pencil
March 6, 2019 at 1:26 |
Erin
Erin
Erin: I use the Apple Pencil 2. Love it.
March 6, 2019 at 1:48 |
avrum
avrum
Guess I need a newer iPad. I like the way GoodNotes works. Best to you on the Challenge.
March 6, 2019 at 5:59 |
Erin
Erin
No interest in the pencils, but this Narrative thing seems interesting to me. What's your theory about what it will do for you, Avrum?
March 7, 2019 at 3:06 |
Alan Baljeu
Alan Baljeu
Alan
<<What's your theory about what it will do for you, Avrum?>>
I've been using a variation of this method for appx 2 or 3 years. At this point, it's less theory, and more expected results.
The idea first occurred to me after reading Danny Gregory's The Creative License: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401307922/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_tArGCb7H9Z6MR
He encouraged readers to keep sketches, thoughts, to-do's, project information etc in the same journal. That "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts". The traditional way - keeping tasks/projects, notes, sketches in different areas - loses the beauty and meaning of one's life. I found this to be true.
Also, another idea that informed my system was the late S. Covey's suggestion to "Sharpen the Mental Saw" by journaling.
Finally, Barbara Sher's "Emotional Touchstones" - the emotional, juicy center of what you want or need out of any encounter, goal or project - highlighted my need and joy to create a system that focuses on self-growth and nostalgia (Where I've been...).
But even more importantly, at the end of the year, I create an annual narrative based on the monthly narratives. To date, I have two annual narratives - 2017 & 2018 - and they are a joy (mixed with some sadness and anxiety) to read.
Thanks for asking the question, Alan.
<<What's your theory about what it will do for you, Avrum?>>
I've been using a variation of this method for appx 2 or 3 years. At this point, it's less theory, and more expected results.
The idea first occurred to me after reading Danny Gregory's The Creative License: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401307922/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_tArGCb7H9Z6MR
He encouraged readers to keep sketches, thoughts, to-do's, project information etc in the same journal. That "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts". The traditional way - keeping tasks/projects, notes, sketches in different areas - loses the beauty and meaning of one's life. I found this to be true.
Also, another idea that informed my system was the late S. Covey's suggestion to "Sharpen the Mental Saw" by journaling.
Finally, Barbara Sher's "Emotional Touchstones" - the emotional, juicy center of what you want or need out of any encounter, goal or project - highlighted my need and joy to create a system that focuses on self-growth and nostalgia (Where I've been...).
But even more importantly, at the end of the year, I create an annual narrative based on the monthly narratives. To date, I have two annual narratives - 2017 & 2018 - and they are a joy (mixed with some sadness and anxiety) to read.
Thanks for asking the question, Alan.
March 7, 2019 at 13:15 |
avrum
avrum
Currently I have a daily log I'm keeping in Excel. One column is a reflection on the day (can be a paragraph), and one column is a looking ahead to the next day. I also track a few numbers that maybe sometimes I'll analyse.
I'm not sure if that start would be a basis for achieving what you've got going.
I'm not sure if that start would be a basis for achieving what you've got going.
March 7, 2019 at 16:53 |
Alan Baljeu
Alan Baljeu
<< He encouraged readers to keep sketches, thoughts, to-do's, project information etc in the same journal. That "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts". The traditional way - keeping tasks/projects, notes, sketches in different areas - loses the beauty and meaning of one's life. I found this to be true. >>
Thanks for this, Avrum.
When my last Serial No-List notebook filled up, I decided to give this a try. So far it's working brilliantly. I do Serial No-List as normal -- no changes to the rules at all. But I use the same notebook for meeting minutes, brainstorms, doodles, whatever. I just start a new page, or just draw a heavy line across a older page that's mostly empty, and capture stuff there. It's great having it all in one place, and actually seems to enhance Serial No-List.
The only problem is I find myself burning through this notebook really fast! I will probably need to start using a thicker notebook.
Thanks for this, Avrum.
When my last Serial No-List notebook filled up, I decided to give this a try. So far it's working brilliantly. I do Serial No-List as normal -- no changes to the rules at all. But I use the same notebook for meeting minutes, brainstorms, doodles, whatever. I just start a new page, or just draw a heavy line across a older page that's mostly empty, and capture stuff there. It's great having it all in one place, and actually seems to enhance Serial No-List.
The only problem is I find myself burning through this notebook really fast! I will probably need to start using a thicker notebook.
March 18, 2019 at 1:01 |
Seraphim
Seraphim
Avrum, Seraphim:
I used a very similar method when I was in Australia - one notebook in which everything went. The only rule was that I'd always rule a line when I started something new or went back to something old - and date it. One thing I've learned over the years is *always* to include the year when I date something.
When at home I normally use a ruled Moleskine with a stiff cover, but when away I prefer a blank page Moleskine with a soft cover. Perhaps it has more of a holiday feel.
I used a very similar method when I was in Australia - one notebook in which everything went. The only rule was that I'd always rule a line when I started something new or went back to something old - and date it. One thing I've learned over the years is *always* to include the year when I date something.
When at home I normally use a ruled Moleskine with a stiff cover, but when away I prefer a blank page Moleskine with a soft cover. Perhaps it has more of a holiday feel.
March 18, 2019 at 17:32 |
Mark Forster
Mark Forster
1. creating a new page in GoodNotes 5 (Note-taking app for iPad)
2. review my calendar appointments
3. Re-write each appointment onto the new "daily" page in GoodNotes
Throughout the day, I will add a brief entry before/after an activity or event. Each entry will have the time of day, location and with whom I am with. The entries will primarily be based on facts (what, where, who, how). If there is a task, or something that needs to be remembered, I will highlight the passage. If the entry is related to a project, it will be "tagged" with the project name.
At the end of the week, I will create a narrative based on the daily entries. The narrative will also consist of facts, highs/lows of the past week.
Photo of a typical daily entry: https://ibb.co/qkXWw3J