<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Deneen's Creative Mind]]></title><description><![CDATA[ A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste ]]></description><link>https://www.deneenscreativemind.net/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:39:06 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.iamanauthor.net/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Starting Your Journey with a First Journal: Discovering First Journal Benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting a journal can feel like opening a door to a new world. It’s a simple act, but it holds the power to change how someone sees their day, their thoughts, and even their future. For many, the first journal is a special companion, a place to explore ideas, dreams, and feelings. This post dives into the benefits of starting a first journal and offers practical tips to make the journey enjoyable and meaningful. Why Start a Journal? Exploring First Journal Benefits Journaling is more than...]]></description><link>https://www.deneenscreativemind.net/post/starting-your-journey-with-a-first-journal-discovering-first-journal-benefits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a43bcb5f5f406242729e881</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:57:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/98ed98_ecaf942a373d45e09a1133677eef2d0e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deneen A. Connor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just a few words ... ]]></title><link>https://www.deneenscreativemind.net/post/just-a-few-words</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6379a34f62e6ce1241f99420</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2022 03:47:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/Mdh3qUGY_8s" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Deneen A. Connor</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>