Hello ULG!
Second Session was fantastic!
Journaling is something I’ve practiced regularly since I was 12 years old. I use it to record my annual goals and reflections, significant life events—both joyful and challenging—as well as lessons I’ve drawn from various experiences. I also write novels, love stories, and insights gained from my travels and conferences.
Currently, I have three large journals, each a 500-page ledger. The third is well on its way to being filled. These journals are more than books—they are the living archive of my journey, filled with memories, inspiration, and deep personal evaluations. They have become my trusted confidantes, where I pour out everything I wouldn’t dare share with anyone else. Thanks to them, I have a clear understanding of where I’ve come from, where I stand today, and where I’m headed.
I haven’t lost track of anything I’ve experienced or learned since childhood. I truly believe my writing isn’t in vain—it serves me now and will continue to serve me as I pursue my dream of becoming a motivational speaker for young people.
This session was truly affirming. It reinforced what I’ve always believed: a leader must write everything down because “words fly away, ideas are forgotten, but writings remain.” Writing reminds us of our roots—and our destination.
I’m 30 years old today and have meticulously preserved my journals dating back to when I was just 10 and 12 years old. They are my treasure.
Thank you so much for this powerful session. It reminded me that what I do matters.
Charmante KASITU
NextGen Women Leaders Fellow
Democratic Republic of Congo