Exploring Spirituality with Clara Penrose's Journal Prompts

50 Journal Prompts For Those Exploring The Spiritual World

Ever stumbled upon something seemingly random that ended up resonating with your soul? When I came across Clara Penrose's blog post, "50 Journal Prompts for those Exploring the Spiritual World," it felt like fate. This episode takes inspiration from Clara's work, sparking a deep conversation about what spirituality means on a personal level. We'll share our own journeys, like a transformative hike through the Redwoods that redefined our understanding of spiritual connection.

You'll discover how spirituality isn't confined to traditional practices like meditation and yoga. We discuss how everyday moments and different forms of art, like music, can elevate your spiritual experience. Clara's prompts are our guiding stars, helping us reflect and grow on our unique paths. Whether you're new to spirituality or a seasoned explorer, this episode offers fresh insights and inspiration to deepen your self-reflection and spiritual growth. Join us for an engaging exploration that promises to enrich your journey.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Okay, so get this.
I was online right looking fora new journal, because that's
how I spent my free time,obviously.

Speaker 2 (00:05):
Of course, who doesn't?

Speaker 1 (00:06):
And I stumble across this blog post all about
spirituality, kind of random,right Right, but also like
perfect, because we talk a lotabout spirituality.

Speaker 2 (00:15):
Yeah.

Speaker 1 (00:16):
It got me thinking.
What does it even mean, likereally mean to each of us, you
know.

Speaker 2 (00:21):
It's one of those questions that's always evolving
, isn't it, and I think that'swhat makes it so intriguing.

Speaker 1 (00:26):
Totally, which is why this blog post got my eye.
It's called 50 Journal Promptsfor those Exploring the
Spiritual World, Catchy right.

Speaker 2 (00:33):
That's totally attention-grabbing.

Speaker 1 (00:35):
It's by Clara Penrose and it was published just this
past April, so it's super recenton a website that sells
journals.

Speaker 2 (00:44):
Talk about meta right , that's amazing, finding
inspiration in the mostunexpected places, but it makes
sense though, doesn't it?
Journaling and self-reflectionthey go hand in hand with
exploring spirituality.

Speaker 1 (00:55):
Totally.
And this blog dives right inthe very first prompt asks what
does spirituality mean to you?

Speaker 2 (01:02):
I like that.
It's putting the focus onpersonal understanding rather
than trying to define it basedon some external source.
It's like Clara saying hey,this is your journey, let's
figure out what it means for you.
Exactly so no right or wronganswers here Exactly, but
exploring different perspectivescan be helpful.
I mean, when you look atvarious traditions, you see
spirituality associated withconnecting to something bigger

(01:24):
than oneself, or even the searchfor meaning and purpose.
Sometimes it can be as simpleas tapping into your own inner
wisdom.
There's something for everyone,really.

Speaker 1 (01:33):
Right, like what resonates with one person might
not do anything for someone else.
Exactly, it's like that, sayingthere are many paths up the
mountain, but the view from thetop is the same.

Speaker 2 (01:44):
I like that and these prompts.
They're kind of like trailmarkers guiding you along your
own unique path.

Speaker 1 (01:50):
Okay, so I noticed Clara structured the prompts
into five categories, and thefirst one, where that initial
question lives, is yourspiritual discoveries.

Speaker 2 (02:01):
Which makes sense.
It's like laying the groundworkbefore you start building a
house.
You need a solid foundationExactly Because so often we jump
into different practices orbeliefs without really
understanding where we'restarting from.

Speaker 1 (02:13):
That's so true.
You need to know what you'reworking with right.
And speaking of digging deep,there's this other prompt in
your spiritual discovery sectionthat really resonated with me.
It asks describe a moment whenyou felt a deep spiritual
connection.
That prompt describe a momentwhere you felt a deep spiritual
connection.

Speaker 2 (02:31):
It just takes me right back.
I mean, I'm picturing it soclearly.
Oh, I'm intrigued what comes tomind.
Okay, so a few years back, Iwas hiking in the Redwoods.
Have you ever been?

Speaker 1 (02:38):
there, they're incredible.

Speaker 2 (02:40):
Absolutely majestic.
So I'm standing theresurrounded by these ancient
giant trees and something moreextraordinary kind of blurs, yes
.

Speaker 1 (03:05):
That's the perfect way to put it.
It wasn't some big dramaticthing.
It was this quiet shift in howI was seeing everything.

Speaker 2 (03:14):
It's about tuning into those subtle but really
profound moments, and I thinkthat's what makes that prompt so
powerful.
It makes you really stop andreflect on those experiences you
might otherwise just kind ofbrush past.

Speaker 1 (03:26):
Yes, like, don't get me wrong.
I've always loved nature, butthat experience in the Redwoods
that really changed how Iunderstood what a spiritual
connection could be.

Speaker 2 (03:34):
It's like those moments give us a peek into a
deeper reality, right, and we'releft trying to figure out how
to bring that back into oureveryday lives.
That's where practices andrituals and things like that
come in.

Speaker 1 (03:45):
Which actually brings us to the next category in
Claire's blog post spiritualpractices.
And I have to say I was excitedto see it wasn't all just
meditation and yoga.
Don't get me wrong.
Those are important, butthere's more to it.

Speaker 2 (03:57):
Right, and this one prompt in particular stood out
to me.
It asks what music moves youspiritually, which I think
speaks to how art can be aspiritual practice.

Speaker 1 (04:07):
100 music just bypasses all that logical
thinking and goes straight foryour emotions exactly it can
create this feeling oftranscendence, of connection,
even just pure joy.

Speaker 2 (04:17):
And it's not just listening, right creating music.
Whether you're singing, playingan instrument, even just
drumming on your steering wheel,that can be spiritual too.

Speaker 1 (04:27):
Love that, and the blog post touches on other
practices too.
Right, like spending time innature, which obviously we've
touched on, but then alsocreating rituals, practicing
gratitude, even just thinkingabout the physical spaces where
you feel most connected tosomething bigger.

Speaker 2 (04:41):
It's realizing that spirituality isn't limited to a
specific time or place.
It can be woven into thoseeveryday moments.

Speaker 1 (04:48):
Totally.
It's like Claire is giving youa toolbox and you get to pick
and choose which tools youconnect with the most to build
your own path.

Speaker 2 (04:54):
Exactly.
There's no one size fits allapproach.
It's all about finding whatfeels authentic for you.

Speaker 1 (05:00):
And OK, so obviously we've only scratched the surface
here.
There are three more sectionsin the blog post.
I would at least mentionSpiritual questions connecting
with the spiritual world andliving a spiritual life.
It's quite a range, each oneoffering a new perspective on
the spiritual world and living aspiritual life.

Speaker 2 (05:13):
It's quite a range, each one offering a new
perspective on the spiritualjourney.

Speaker 1 (05:17):
Right, and there are some seriously thought-provoking
prompts in there, Like in thespiritual questions section.
There's one that asks what areyou most afraid of when it comes
to exploring spirituality?

Speaker 2 (05:28):
Oh wow, that's a powerful one.

Speaker 1 (05:31):
Right, like what are those internal roadblocks
holding us back, exactly?
And then, in the connectingwith the spiritual world section
, there's this prompt that asksif you could ask the universe
one question, what would it be?

Speaker 2 (05:43):
I love that.

Speaker 1 (05:44):
Right, what would you even?

Speaker 2 (05:45):
ask.
It really makes you think.

Speaker 1 (05:47):
Okay, and last but not least, in that final
category living a spiritual lifethere's a prompt that asks how
can you be more mindful andintentional in your everyday
routine, which I thought was agreat way to kind of bring it
all together.

Speaker 2 (06:00):
Because, at the end of the day, spirituality isn't
just about those profound outthere experiences.
It's about how you take thoseinsights and live them out in
your daily life.

Speaker 1 (06:12):
Bringing that connection full circle, exactly.
And Clara ends the whole poston such a great note.
It's like she's saying thisisn't a race.
She's saying this isn't a race,it's about the journey.

Speaker 2 (06:22):
It really is and she actually says something like
that at the end.
She's like remember, yourspiritual journey is unique and
personal.
There's no right or wrong wayto explore it.
I and personal.
There's no right or wrong wayto explore it.
I love that.
No judgment, yeah.
Just trust your intuition, beopen to new experiences and
enjoy the process of discovery.

Speaker 1 (06:39):
Such good advice, yeah, makes you want to grab a
journal and get started.

Speaker 2 (06:42):
Right, and you know what?
Thinking back on all theseprompts, it's tough to pick just
one.

Speaker 1 (06:46):
I know right so many good ones.

Speaker 2 (06:48):
But if I had to choose, that one about
identifying your fears aroundspirituality really stuck with
me.
That one's intense it is, butalso, like, really important to
think about.
Why are we holding back?
What are we afraid of?
It's so true.
What about you?
Any of them really stand outhonestly?
I keep going back to that oneabout describing a moment you

(07:09):
felt deeply spirituallyconnected.
It's made me realize just howmany of those moments I've
actually had, but maybe notfully appreciated, like, yeah,
that time in the Redwoods, forsure, but also smaller things,
like just the other day watchingthe sunset.
I had this moment of pure awe.
It was amazing.

Speaker 1 (07:27):
It's those little glimpses, right, they can be so
powerful.

Speaker 2 (07:30):
Exactly, and I think these prompts.
They give you a way to hold onto those moments and explore
them a little deeper.

Speaker 1 (07:35):
Totally.
They make you pay attention tothe things you might otherwise
miss in the day to day.

Speaker 2 (07:39):
It's about being present.

Speaker 1 (07:41):
Exactly.

Speaker 2 (07:42):
Well, this has been fascinating.
Thanks for diving into all thiswith me.

Speaker 1 (07:44):
Anytime, it's been a great conversation Until next
time.
See you then.