Scrapbook My Life

If you walk through the aisles of your local scrapbook store, you may find yourself wondering if everyone who scrapbooks has a perfect life. There are supplies for vacations, weddings, birthdays, athletic achievements, and romantic rendezvous, but nothing to scrapbook the parts of life that are less than perfect. When is the last time you saw a layout about getting fired in your favorite scrapbook magazine? What would your scrapbooking friends say if they watched you complete a page about the trauma of getting a divorce or the difficulty you had coping with the death of your parents?

Even though it’s tempting to only scrapbook the happy parts of your life, I challenge you to take the time to record some of your more painful memories as well. The obstacles you’ve overcome are part of what makes you a special and unique person. Learning from your past experiences is a huge accomplishment and one that definitely deserves a place in your family history.

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