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My bullet journal's transformation from tool to tapestry has left me pondering its core purpose
I remember when I first started bullet journaling, it was all about rapid logging and simple symbols. Now, my spreads are filled with watercolor washes and intricate lettering that take hours to complete. Sometimes I wonder if the original purpose of tracking tasks has been overshadowed by the need for aesthetic perfection. For instance, last month I spent more time drawing a border for my habit tracker than actually using it. This makes me question whether I'm journaling for productivity or for the sake of creating something beautiful. Yet, there's a part of me that finds solace in the careful craftsmanship, as if the process itself is meditative. I'm genuinely confused about where to draw the line between function and art in my own practice.
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seanc756mo ago
That border drawing time last month really hits home. I've been there, questioning if the art is overtaking the function.
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kim.nina6mo ago
Wait, you spent more time on the border than actually tracking habits? That blows my mind because I get how easy it is to fall into that trap. I've lost whole evenings perfecting a spread that ended up empty. It really shows how the craft can sometimes hide the real purpose.
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samc986mo ago
Oh man I feel this so hard. Last week I rewrote a monthly header four times because the brush pens kept bleeding, and then I was scared to actually write in it because I might "ruin" the spread. It's like once it becomes this beautiful thing, the pressure to keep it perfect totally fights with actually using it as a tool. The line gets so blurry.
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