About

Hi, I’m Mary Ann.

For more than 25 years, journaling has been an important part of my journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and finding greater peace in my life. What began as a simple writing practice gradually evolved into something much deeper—a way to explore my inner world, better understand my emotions and experiences, and discover new perspectives on life.

My interest in self-understanding began long before I discovered journaling. Throughout much of my adult life, I was searching for a deeper understanding of myself, my relationships, and the world around me. Eventually, I came to recognize that what I was really seeking was a sense of inner peace.

In my early forties, while enjoying a successful career in pharmaceutical sales, I began working with a psychotherapist whose psycho-spiritual approach to counseling deeply resonated with me. With her encouragement, I enrolled in a part-time Master of Social Work program at Florida State University, earning my MSW in 2002 while continuing to work full-time.

It was also during this period that I was introduced to journaling. At first, I didn’t find it particularly helpful. I wrote about everyday events and frustrations, sometimes feeling no better afterward. But I continued to return to my journal, and over time something began to change.

Rather than simply recording what happened in my life, I began exploring how those experiences affected me—my feelings, emotions, and reactions. My writing became a means of looking beneath the surface, helping me develop greater self-awareness, compassion, and understanding. What had once seemed like an ordinary writing practice became a meaningful source of reflection, clarity, and peace.