An Eight-Week Guided Journal

Delight is fast. Catch it before it passes.

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Delight is fast. A joke lands, the light changes, and it is gone before you notice. The Delight I Almost Missed is an eight-week guided journal for catching the good before it passes.

Each day has a short page. You write the catch, what it was made of, and what nearly made you miss it, and you finish with one word to hold the moment. Over eight weeks, you start to see the shape of the small delights that were there all along.

Front cover of The Delight I Almost Missed, a guided journal by The Inner Listener

The Delight I Almost Missed is publishing on Sunday 8 November.

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Who it is for, and what you get

You finish with: A record of the small delights you caught, and a better eye for the next one.

This journal is for you if…

Good moments pass and you only notice afterwards
You want a gentle daily practice, not a gratitude list you dread
You would like to see what delight is made of for you

What you will find inside

The catch: one moment of delight, written down each day
What it was made of, and what nearly made you miss it
One word to hold the moment

A day in the journal

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A day · an example entry

The catch

Warm tea, rain on the glass.

What it was made of

Steam, the sound of the rain, nowhere to be.

What nearly made me miss it

My phone, face up on the table.

One word

Cosy.

An illustration written for this page. It is not a reader’s own entry.

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A page from The Delight I Almost Missed: how a page works

A page from The Delight I Almost Missed: a weekly page

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What is inside

Daily pages for eight weeks: the catch, what it was made of, what nearly made me miss it
A weekly page: The Delight That Lasted Seconds
Five Ways Delight Escapes

Six Things Delight Is Made Of
A page for setting your intention
Lined pages for whatever else needs writing down

Small, quick, and built for one purpose: catching the good before it passes.

Want more on the thinking behind these journals? Read the blog →

Questions before you buy

How long does each day take?

A few minutes. Every journal uses a simple, structured daily format that walks you through exactly what to fill in, so you do not need to know what to write or how to start.

What if I miss a day, or fall behind?

The journals are built in short, self-contained cycles, so missing a day does not derail the rest. You pick back up at the next cycle, not from the beginning. I Missed a Day. Now What? is a short read for exactly that moment.

Do I need any journalling experience?

No. Nothing here asks you to write well. One honest line is enough.

Can I try it before I buy it?

Yes. Look through the pages above, or download the free preview (PDF): the front matter plus the first pages, so you can see exactly how it works.

Which format will I get, and where do I buy it?

The paperback is printed to order. Other formats, such as ebook or hardcover, vary by title, so check the Amazon listing.

What if there is a problem with my order?

Every journal is sold and shipped through Amazon, so returns and refunds are handled by them under their own policies. Your order confirmation explains the process.

After this journal

If you would like to keep going, here are two natural next steps.

The Abundance I Overlook

Delight is one kind of good. This eight-week journal asks for one ordinary good thing a day, named and felt.

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The Silliness I Let Myself Enjoy

Some delight is daft. This eight-week journal gives your silly moments somewhere to live.

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