Moon Lists: Questions and Rituals for Self-Reflection: A Guided Journal [Diary]

Moon Lists is a guided journal structured around the phases of the moon. It provides a place to note feelings of gratitude and moments of mindfulness while celebrating the turn of the seasons.

Loosely organized around the phases of the moon and punctuated with references to '70s astrology, architecture, and art, Moon Lists encourages journalers to stop and reflect on the precious moments in their lives before time passes them by. A set of evolving monthly writing prompts and suggestions for physical activities can be completed individually or with a partner, and will offer readers some perspective on the present and their recent past.LEIGH PATTERSON is a freelance writer and creative director whose work has helped elevate lifestyle brands and publications across print and digital media. She has worked with a range of design-focused publications and high fashion brands, including Remodelista, Freunde von Freunden, Urban Outfitters, Sight Unseen, Shaina Mote, Apiece Apart, Wildsam Guides, Cereal, and J. Hannah Jewelry. Her personal project, Moon Lists, launched in 2016.I realized recently that the narrative I was telling others in casual conversation needed adjusting. “Hi, how have you been? What’s new?” a friend would ask—someone I care about but haven’t seen in a while. “Mostly work,” I’d respond.

Is that really it? Just work?

An egg and toast, sitting at my desk, headphones in my ears, guilt about forgetting to call my mom back, daydreams, a lot of abstract wants. How do I refine, how do I redefine?

The Moon Lists are a set of questions to inspire reflection on the recent past. These questions, prompts, and lists are an exercise in drawing the connection between memory and experience, a reminder thlÃG