TAZA and Indonesia Muslim Women at A Tale of Tomorrow: Cultivating Gratitude Through Intentional Journaling
As part of A Tale of Tomorrow, TAZA’s first solo exhibition, visitors were invited to engage in a series of meaningful, thoughtfully curated activities. This time, TAZA partnered with Indonesia Muslim Women (IMW) to present a workshop titled 'Cultivating Gratitude through Intentional Journaling.'
Through a simple practice we often overlook—writing—IMW’s workshop strengthened the exhibition’s core narrative: that the small decisions we make today shape the way we interpret, navigate, and build our future.
Journaling with Indonesia Muslim Women
Over the past few years, journaling has grown in popularity, particularly among young women. But beyond its aesthetic appeal, journaling offers deeper benefits: it shapes the way we think, process emotions, and make decisions. It cultivates awareness, gratitude, and direction—values that resonate deeply with TAZA’s message in this exhibition, that transformation tomorrow begins with the steps we choose today.
Representing IMW, Annisia Dwi Baehaki shared that the workshop was designed to create a warm meeting space for participants who share similar values, visions, and perspectives. "We hope participants won’t just learn journaling techniques, but leave with a sense of connection—both with themselves and with a community that shares their values," she said.
Journaling also helps push the brain out of its comfort zone. When someone writes down their thoughts and plans, the mind is encouraged to process information, give instructions, and eventually transform those ideas into real action. This is one of the ways journaling stands apart from other reflective practices.
Beyond its practical role, journaling is often seen as a bridge between a person and the Creator—a quiet pathway that opens room for deeper reflection and self-awareness.
During the workshop, participants were introduced to three simple levels of journaling:
- Writing what you did today — the basic stage of building consistency.
- Writing your goals and plans — shifting toward personal development.
- Writing what you’re thinking and feeling — a more reflective and emotional stage.
These levels showed how flexible journaling is—there are no rigid standards that make it difficult or exclusive. Everyone can begin from a different place.
The speaker also shared three simple steps that participants could apply right away:
- Buy a journal or notebook that feels comfortable to use.
- Decorate it with stickers or washi tape to make the process feel more enjoyable.
- Prepare a list of prompts to help spark conversations with yourself.
These simple methods proved effective for building consistency and making journaling a natural part of daily life.
Through this workshop, TAZA and Indonesia Muslim Women hope to inspire more women to cultivate habits that encourage mindfulness, gratitude, and intentional living. The collaboration also reinforces the larger narrative of A Tale of Tomorrow: that the small steps we choose today will shape a better tomorrow.
