From 8f568be3ae376a41d3fc6b01670bf83b1416c07e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ivan Malison Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:12:52 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Add journaling skill --- dotfiles/agents/skills/journaling/SKILL.md | 32 ++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 32 insertions(+) create mode 100644 dotfiles/agents/skills/journaling/SKILL.md diff --git a/dotfiles/agents/skills/journaling/SKILL.md b/dotfiles/agents/skills/journaling/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..ddfc9819 --- /dev/null +++ b/dotfiles/agents/skills/journaling/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,32 @@ +--- +name: journaling +description: Use when user wants to journal, reflect, write a journal entry, or process thoughts. Also use when user mentions wanting to talk through what's on their mind. +--- + +# Journaling + +## Overview + +Guide the user through a freeform journaling conversation, then synthesize their thoughts into an organized `.org` file. + +## How It Works + +**1. Open the conversation.** Ask what's on their mind, how things have been going, or what they want to talk through. Keep it open-ended. + +**2. Follow up naturally.** Listen for what seems important - dig into those threads. Don't rush through a checklist. One question at a time. + +**3. Synthesize into a journal entry.** When the conversation winds down (or the user says they're done), write an organized `~/org/journal/YYYY-MM-DD.org` file with: +- A timestamp on the first line: `[YYYY-MM-DD Day HH:MM]` +- Org headings that emerge naturally from the conversation topics +- The user's thoughts in their own voice, but organized and cleaned up +- No rigid template - structure follows content + +**4. Offer to review.** Show them the entry before writing, let them tweak it. + +## Guidelines + +- This is their space. Don't coach or advise unless asked. +- Reflect back what you hear - help them see their own patterns. +- If they seem stuck, gently prompt: recent events, feelings, goals, relationships, work. +- Keep the tone warm but not saccharine. +- Entries go in `~/org/journal/` as `YYYY-MM-DD.org`.