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Why I Love The CALYL Charity Journal

I love this journal because it changed the way I think about charity.

I used to think of charity mostly as giving — giving money, giving time, helping someone else.

But these prompts made me think about something I hadn't considered nearly as much:

receiving.

What happens when you're always the person pouring into everybody else's cup? What happens when somebody wants to pour something back into yours? And are we as willing to receive with love as we are to give?

One of these prompts kickstarted the story of The Water Bearer — a story about giving, receiving, worth and the cups we carry through our lives.

That's what I love about journaling.

Sometimes you answer a question.

And sometimes a question follows you somewhere you never expected to go.

One prompt. One thought. One small choice at a time. ❤️

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A quiet place to explore what charity means within your own life—through giving, receiving, kindness, time, attention, encouragement and the everyday choices that can help another person.

The Choose A Life You Love Charity Journal contains 90 guided prompts across 30 charity-related topics. It was created as a gentle, screen-free alternative to scrolling: somewhere to pause, notice your thoughts and write what is true for you.

There is no correct order, perfect pace or expectation that you complete every page.

You might answer one prompt, explore one complete topic, print only the pages you want or return to the journal whenever something feels relevant.

This is your space. Use it your way.

WHAT IS INSIDE

• One complete 154-page digital Charity Journal
• 90 original journaling prompts
• 30 charity-related topics
• Three guided prompts for each topic
• Three additional lined writing pages after each prompt page
• One closing reflection page for every topic
• Undated pages with no schedule or daily requirements
• Instant PDF download
• 8.5 × 11-inch digital page format

30 AREAS TO EXPLORE

1. Clothes
2. Food
3. Money
4. Time
5. Friends
6. Family
7. Partner
8. Blood
9. Grow or cut hair
10. Spiritual
11. Donate
12. Affirmations
13. Help a stranger
14. Social media
15. Raise money
16. Shopping ethical
17. Local community
18. Provide blankets
19. Organ donor
20. Exercise
21. Hold an event
22. Smile
23. Compliments
24. Listen without judgement
25. Cheer someone up
26. Celebrate someone’s win
27. Clean up after yourself
28. Call someone
29. Pay it backwards
30. Pay it forward

A DIFFERENT KIND OF CHARITY JOURNAL

Charity is often presented as something that moves in only one direction—from the person who has enough to the person who needs help.

Life is rarely that simple.

Our circumstances and capacity can change. At different times, we may be able to give money, time, attention, encouragement or practical help. At other times, we may be the person receiving care, kindness or support.

Receiving does not reduce your worth.

Giving does not need to deplete you.

This journal does not tell you how much to give, who to help or what charity should look like. It simply offers questions through which you can explore your own experiences, choices and capacity.

A sample topic is Pay It Forward:

“When I pay it forward, I give it to…”

“I know this helps someone because…”

“I could help more with this by…”

You decide what those questions mean to you.....and whether you want to answer them at all.

A QUIET ALTERNATIVE TO SCROLLING

The journal can be used when you want something quieter than another feed, video or notification.

Instead of being shown what to think about next, you can choose one page, sit with one question and direct your own attention.

Your answers remain yours.

There are no accounts to create, feeds to follow, streaks to maintain or answers to submit.

You may write privately on your iPad, print selected pages or use the complete journal from beginning to end.

HOW TO USE YOUR JOURNAL

DIGITALLY

Download the PDF and import it into a compatible PDF annotation application such as Goodnotes or Notability.

You can write directly onto the pages using a stylus, Apple Pencil or your application’s text tools.

PRINT AT HOME

The journal is supplied in an 8.5 × 11-inch US Letter format.

You may:

• Print the complete journal
• Print only the topics you want
• Select “fit to page” when printing on A4 paper
• Print two pages per sheet for a smaller approximate A5 format
• Reprint a blank page whenever you would like to revisit it

Please check your printer settings before printing the complete 154-page journal.

USE IT YOUR WAY

• Begin with the first topic
• Choose a topic from the contents page
• Complete one prompt or all three
• Continue onto the additional lined pages
• Finish with the reflection page
• Skip anything that does not feel relevant
• Stop and return whenever you choose

No daily completion is required.

This is not a challenge, course, program or prescribed method of giving. It is simply a collection of questions you may use in your own way.

IMPORTANT DIGITAL-PRODUCT INFORMATION

• This is an instant digital download directly from ETSY
• No physical journal will be posted
• You will receive one PDF file
• Colours may vary between screens and printers
• A PDF reader or compatible annotation application may be required
• The purchase does not include an iPad, tablet, stylus, printer, paper or other photographed props
• Images showing devices and printed pages are presentation mock-ups
• Please review the listing photographs and product details before purchasing

PERSONAL USE ONLY

Your purchase is licensed for your personal use.

The journal and its individual pages may not be resold, redistributed, shared, uploaded, copied for others or reproduced for commercial use.

This journal is a reflective writing resource. It is not financial, legal, medical, psychological, fundraising or professional advice.

ABOUT CHOOSE A LIFE YOU LOVE

Choose A Life You Love is an Australian lifestyle blog and independent publication documenting the books, places, people, products, stories, ideas and experiences there are to love.

The Charity Journal forms part of the Choose A Life You Love collection of 30 guided journals exploring 30 areas of life—one page at a time.

Made with love, always. ❤️