Whenever we journal, there's a natural tendency to partially censor what we write; some call this the [inner censor](http://www.globejotting.com/elude-your-inner-censor/).[^1] The more you can ignore this inner censor, and write honestly, the [[Journaling uncovers meaning|more meaningful]] your journaling will become. [^1]: Dave Fox offers a three-part exercise series on this topic that might be useful for some. Here's part [one](http://www.globejotting.com/travel-journaling-exercise-retire-your-inner-censor-part-one/), [two](http://www.globejotting.com/travel-journaling-exercise-retire-your-inner-censor-part-two/), and [three](http://www.globejotting.com/travel-journaling-exercise-retire-your-inner-censor-part-three/).