A note system turned inward

Hailey René applies the Zettelkasten tradition to personal reflection and self-knowledge. Soul Cards connects journaling with the practice of returning to and examining one’s own thoughts.

Trending Books / November 3, 2026 / 1 min read

What happens when the material in a note system is your own experience? Soul Cards brings an inward emphasis to the Zettelkasten tradition, using written reflection as a way to notice patterns in a life.

Hailey René describes a practice of understanding one’s thoughts and considering the larger direction of personal growth. The book’s premise will interest readers who want their journal entries to become part of an ongoing conversation with themselves.

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