November 21, 2024 • 10 mins
50 Family Journal Prompts
Can recalling a childhood memory truly reshape our understanding of family dynamics? In this episode, we explore the transformative practice of family journaling using insightful prompts from Lestellian. We promise you'll gain a deeper appreciation for how these thoughtfully organized prompts—ranging from childhood memories to evolving traditions—offer a structured path to self-reflection. By engaging with these prompts, we unpack the impact of past experiences on our present selves and relationships, shedding light on family roles and the cherished network of support that surrounds us.
Together, we unravel the power of family journaling as a tool for fostering generational connections. By diving into family history, we uncover strengths, identify areas for growth, and recognize patterns that may need changing. This collective journey of self-discovery not only strengthens familial bonds but also preserves stories for future generations, creating a valuable time capsule of wisdom and insights. Join us in embracing the gift of family journaling, a profound experience that enriches our lives and those of our descendants.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
All right, let's dive into family journaling today.
Speaker 2 (00:02):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:02):
We're looking at 50 family journal prompts from the
blog Lestellian.
Speaker 2 (00:07):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:08):
It's actually a website that sells journals.
Speaker 2 (00:10):
Oh, interesting.
Speaker 1 (00:11):
But they've put out this great list of prompts to
get people thinking and writing.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
Yeah, makes sense.
Speaker 1 (00:16):
And the range is impressive.
Speaker 2 (00:17):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:18):
They've got everything.
Speaker 2 (00:19):
Like what?
Speaker 1 (00:20):
From childhood memories to family values.
Speaker 2 (00:22):
Wow, that's quite a spectrum.
Speaker 1 (00:24):
It is.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
You know what's cool though.
Speaker 1 (00:26):
What's that?
Speaker 2 (00:26):
How Lestallion organized these prompts.
Speaker 1 (00:30):
Oh, how so.
Speaker 2 (00:31):
They're in categories Like childhood memories.
Speaker 1 (00:33):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (00:34):
Gratitude, traditions , even family roles and values.
Speaker 1 (00:38):
So it's not just random questions.
Exactly, there's a thoughtoutflow to it there is I Exactly
.
Speaker 2 (00:42):
There's a thought outflow to it.
Speaker 1 (00:43):
There is I like that Me too Well, let's jump into the
prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:45):
Okay, sounds good.
Speaker 1 (00:46):
The childhood memories ones really stood out
to me.
Speaker 2 (00:48):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:49):
There's one that asks what's your earliest family
memory and how does it make youfeel at NLW?
I know right, it really makesyou think.
Speaker 2 (00:57):
It does.
Speaker 1 (00:58):
About how those early experiences, even the ones we
barely remember, they can stillhave such an impact.
Speaker 2 (01:06):
It's true.
Speaker 1 (01:06):
That's what's so powerful about that prompt it is
you know.
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:10):
It makes you revisit those early years and see how
they connect to who you aretoday.
Speaker 1 (01:15):
Not just nostalgia Right, but understanding how
your childhood shaped yourbeliefs, values, even your
relationships.
Speaker 2 (01:23):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (01:23):
It's almost like therapy.
Speaker 2 (01:25):
Kind of You're your own therapist, yeah, yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:27):
Working through those memories Right and finding
those hidden connections.
Speaker 2 (01:31):
I like that, me too.
You know, journaling really canbe a powerful tool for
self-discovery.
Speaker 1 (01:36):
Absolutely.
Speaker 2 (01:37):
And there's another prompt in this category that I
think is really insightful.
Okay what is it it asks about atime.
Your family overcame achallenge together.
Speaker 1 (01:45):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (01:46):
And how that experience brought you closer.
Speaker 1 (01:48):
Oh, that's a good one , right.
Families facing adversity.
Speaker 2 (01:51):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:52):
It's a classic story.
Speaker 2 (01:53):
Definitely.
Speaker 1 (01:54):
But when you think about a specific challenge, the
emotions oh yeah, how yourfamily came together.
It's powerful.
It shows you how resilient yourfamily is totally and the
strength of the bonds you shareexactly.
It highlights all of that andthese prompts give you a way to
explore that yeah, in ameaningful way.
(02:14):
So we've talked about the pastright what about expressing
gratitude for what we have now?
Oh, that's important too well,stallion has a whole category
just for that.
Speaker 2 (02:24):
They do.
Speaker 1 (02:24):
Yeah, there's one that asks you to describe a time
a family member reallysupported you.
How did it impact you?
Speaker 2 (02:33):
Oh, that's a good one .
Speaker 1 (02:35):
I love that one.
Speaker 2 (02:35):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:36):
It makes you think about those moments when you
really felt supported by yourfamily.
Speaker 2 (02:40):
That you could really count on them.
Speaker 1 (02:42):
Yeah, exactly, and recognizing those moments, yeah,
it can help you understand yourown needs, that's interesting
and how your family meets them.
Oh, I see it also makes youappreciate those people
Absolutely who have always beenthere for you.
Speaker 2 (02:55):
Your support system?
Speaker 1 (02:56):
Yeah, and it reminds you that you're not alone.
Speaker 2 (02:58):
You've got people you can rely on.
Speaker 1 (03:00):
You've got this network of love and support.
Speaker 2 (03:02):
That's a beautiful thing.
On you've got this network oflove and support.
That's a beautiful thing.
It is, it's that reciprocalbond within a family, yeah, and
these prompts encourage you toacknowledge that.
To nurture those bonds, yeah,to be grateful for your family
I'm starting to see a patternhere what's that?
Speaker 1 (03:19):
these prompts aren't just about remembering it, it's
about digging deeper.
Oh interesting Exploring theemotions behind our family
experiences.
Speaker 2 (03:28):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:28):
Understanding ourselves through the lens of
family.
You're right, and you know what.
All this gratitude.
Speaker 2 (03:35):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:36):
It leads us to think about traditions.
Speaker 2 (03:39):
That makes sense.
Speaker 1 (03:39):
The traditions we cherish, the ones passed down
through generations or even newones we've created.
Speaker 2 (03:46):
Yeah, that's cool.
Speaker 1 (03:47):
The Stallion has a prompt about that.
Speaker 2 (03:48):
Oh, tell me about it.
Speaker 1 (03:50):
It asks about a tradition you hope to pass down.
Speaker 2 (03:52):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (03:52):
And why it's important to continue it.
I can already imagine thestories people would share.
Speaker 2 (03:56):
I know right.
Speaker 1 (03:57):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:58):
Traditions are like bridges between generations, you
know.
Speaker 1 (04:01):
I like that.
Speaker 2 (04:02):
They connect us to our past, they give us that
sense of continuity, right, butthey also let us shape the
future.
In what way?
By choosing which traditions tokeep.
Speaker 1 (04:12):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (04:13):
And how to adapt them .
Speaker 1 (04:14):
You know, yeah, it's like holding on to family
history.
Speaker 2 (04:16):
It is, but making it your own too, exactly.
Speaker 1 (04:19):
There's this other prompt about traditions.
Speaker 2 (04:22):
Okay, what's that?
Speaker 1 (04:23):
That I find really interesting.
Speaker 2 (04:25):
Tell me.
Speaker 1 (04:25):
It asks about a tradition you've let go of.
Speaker 2 (04:28):
Oh, interesting.
And why?
Because sometimes letting go isjust as meaningful as holding
on.
Speaker 1 (04:36):
It can be yeah.
Speaker 2 (04:37):
Families change over time they do, and sometimes
those traditions that were onceso important.
Speaker 1 (04:43):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (04:44):
They don't resonate anymore.
Speaker 1 (04:45):
With the newer generations recognizing that
choosing what to keep and whatto let go, that's a powerful
thing.
Speaker 2 (04:52):
It is, it's honoring the past while embracing the
present.
Speaker 1 (04:57):
OK, let's talk about family roles.
All right, this is where thingsget interesting.
Speaker 2 (05:00):
Yeah, yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:02):
Well, stallion asks write about the role you play in
your family.
Speaker 2 (05:07):
Ooh, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (05:09):
It really made me stop and think about where I fit
in.
Speaker 2 (05:12):
In the family dynamic .
Speaker 1 (05:14):
Like how do I contribute to this whole thing?
Speaker 2 (05:16):
That's what the prompt makes you do.
It does it makes you step back.
Okay, do I contribute to thiswhole thing?
That's what the prompt makesyou do.
Speaker 1 (05:24):
It does, it makes you step back.
Speaker 2 (05:25):
Okay, observe those family dynamics From a different
perspective yeah, like anoutsider almost that's a good
way to put it.
Think about the roles you play,both consciously and
unconsciously.
Speaker 1 (05:30):
And how those roles affect how the family operates.
Exactly it's like looking at afamily portrait and being like.
Oh me, that's my part I lovethat analogy and it's not always
what you expect.
Right, you might think you playone role yeah but your family
sees you differently that's sotrue or maybe you've taken on a
role that doesn't work anymoredoesn't serve you or the family.
(05:52):
Yeah, speaking of changingroles, okay there's a prompt
about how roles shift over time.
That's a good one.
Speaker 2 (05:59):
Think roles shift over time.
That's a good one.
Speaker 1 (06:01):
Think about it.
Speaker 2 (06:01):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:02):
You might've been the baby, the family.
Speaker 2 (06:04):
Right.
Speaker 1 (06:04):
But now you're taking care of your parents.
Things change.
Life throws those curve ballsit does.
Speaker 2 (06:09):
Families adapt.
That's how it works.
Speaker 1 (06:10):
It reminds me of how families are like living
organisms.
Speaker 2 (06:13):
Interesting.
Speaker 1 (06:14):
They're always changing.
Speaker 2 (06:15):
Growing, adapting to each other Exactly.
Speaker 1 (06:17):
And these prompts help you make sense of it all.
Speaker 2 (06:20):
They do.
Speaker 1 (06:20):
Understand how your role is being shaped by
everything around you.
Speaker 2 (06:24):
It's all connected.
Speaker 1 (06:25):
All right, now for the big one.
Speaker 2 (06:27):
What's that?
Speaker 1 (06:28):
Family values.
Speaker 2 (06:29):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (06:29):
These are the core principles.
Speaker 2 (06:31):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:32):
That guide how we act within the family and in the
world.
Speaker 2 (06:35):
They're important.
Speaker 1 (06:36):
Lestallion has a prompt about that.
Okay, it asks about the valuesyour family holds dear.
Speaker 2 (06:42):
Right.
Speaker 1 (06:42):
How those values shape how you interact with each
other and with the world.
That's deep.
It makes you think about thevalues you inherited.
Speaker 2 (06:51):
From older generations.
Yeah, how you've eitherembraced them.
Speaker 1 (06:54):
Or challenged them.
Speaker 2 (06:55):
And how you're passing them on.
Speaker 1 (06:57):
To the next generation.
Speaker 2 (06:57):
It's that continuity.
Speaker 1 (06:59):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (06:59):
And evolution of family values.
Speaker 1 (07:01):
Imagine asking your grandparents about their values.
Oh wow, it's like tracing afamily tree.
Speaker 2 (07:07):
It is.
Speaker 1 (07:07):
Seeing how those values were passed down.
Speaker 2 (07:09):
Through the years, how they changed, or those
values were passed down Throughthe years, how they changed.
Speaker 1 (07:12):
We even got rejected, as each generation made its
mark.
Speaker 2 (07:14):
It's fascinating.
Speaker 1 (07:15):
But values can also cause conflict.
That's true when family membersdisagree.
Speaker 2 (07:19):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:20):
Lestallion has a prompt about that too.
Speaker 2 (07:22):
What does it say?
Speaker 1 (07:23):
How your family handles differences.
Speaker 2 (07:24):
In values or opinions .
Yeah, that's a tough one.
Speaker 1 (07:28):
It is, but every family deals with disagreements.
Speaker 2 (07:31):
Oh yeah, for sure.
Speaker 1 (07:32):
It's how you handle them.
Speaker 2 (07:34):
That matters.
Speaker 1 (07:35):
That can either bring you closer, not tear you apart.
Journaling can help with that.
Speaker 2 (07:39):
How so.
Speaker 1 (07:40):
It gives you a space, yeah, to process those tough
conversations.
Speaker 2 (07:44):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (07:44):
Work through your own feelings.
Speaker 2 (07:46):
Before things get out of hand.
Speaker 1 (07:48):
Exactly, it's like hitting pause, you know, before
things get too heated.
Speaker 2 (07:52):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:52):
To really think about what matters most, what you're
willing to compromise on To findthat middle ground, but you
know honestly.
Speaker 2 (08:00):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:01):
I'm blown away by these prompts.
Speaker 2 (08:03):
They're true, they're great.
Speaker 1 (08:04):
We've covered so much Memories, gratitude, traditions
, roles, values.
Speaker 2 (08:10):
It's a lot.
Speaker 1 (08:11):
It makes you wonder is there anything these props
haven't touched on?
Speaker 2 (08:15):
uh-huh right, it's pretty comprehensive it is but
the best part is that they'rejust a starting point oh, I see
they get the conversation going,then you can take it as far as
you want you might be thinkingwhy even bother with journaling?
Speaker 1 (08:29):
some people might think that yeah but it's not
just about filling a notebook.
Speaker 2 (08:33):
It's so much more than that.
Speaker 1 (08:35):
It's about understanding yourself and your
family In a new way, like seeingthings for a different angle.
Speaker 2 (08:41):
Exactly At a personal level.
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:43):
These prompts really make you think.
Speaker 2 (08:45):
They encourage that self-reflection.
You start to see how yourfamily history has shaped who
you are.
It's like looking in a mirror.
Speaker 1 (08:54):
It is you see your strengths.
And the things you might wantto change.
Speaker 2 (08:57):
Those patterns you want to break.
Speaker 1 (08:58):
And on a family level .
Exploring these promptstogether can open up
communication.
Speaker 2 (09:05):
You learn new things about each other.
Speaker 1 (09:06):
It's like creating a shared language.
Speaker 2 (09:09):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (09:10):
A way to talk about those unspoken things.
Speaker 2 (09:12):
That make families unique.
Speaker 1 (09:13):
And don't forget the historical aspect.
Speaker 2 (09:15):
Right.
Speaker 1 (09:16):
These journals become like a treasure trove Of family
stories.
Of wisdom, insights.
They can be passed down forgenerations.
Speaker 2 (09:23):
That's amazing.
Speaker 1 (09:24):
It's like leaving a time capsule.
Speaker 2 (09:25):
I love that.
Speaker 1 (09:26):
A way for future generations to connect with
their past.
Speaker 2 (09:29):
Powerful stuff.
Speaker 1 (09:30):
So we've talked about a lot today.
Speaker 2 (09:32):
We have.
Speaker 1 (09:32):
About the power of family journaling.
Speaker 2 (09:34):
It's truly incredible .
Speaker 1 (09:36):
It's a way to reflect on the past, strengthen bonds
in the present.
Speaker 2 (09:40):
And preserve those stories for the future.
Speaker 1 (09:42):
It's a gift.
Speaker 2 (09:43):
To yourself, to your family.
Speaker 1 (09:45):
To future generations .
Speaker 2 (09:46):
I couldn't have said it better myself.
Speaker 1 (09:48):
That's all the time we have for today's Deep Dive.
Speaker 2 (09:51):
Thanks for having me.
Speaker 1 (09:52):
But remember this is just the beginning of the
conversation.
It is Keep exploring, keepjournaling.
Speaker 2 (09:59):
And keep those family connections strong
no-transcript.
All right, let's dive into family journaling today.
Speaker 2 (00:02):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:02):
We're looking at 50 family journal prompts from the
blog Lestellian.
Speaker 2 (00:07):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:08):
It's actually a website that sells journals.
Speaker 2 (00:10):
Oh, interesting.
Speaker 1 (00:11):
But they've put out this great list of prompts to
get people thinking and writing.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
Yeah, makes sense.
Speaker 1 (00:16):
And the range is impressive.
Speaker 2 (00:17):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:18):
They've got everything.
Speaker 2 (00:19):
Like what?
Speaker 1 (00:20):
From childhood memories to family values.
Speaker 2 (00:22):
Wow, that's quite a spectrum.
Speaker 1 (00:24):
It is.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
You know what's cool though.
Speaker 1 (00:26):
What's that?
Speaker 2 (00:26):
How Lestallion organized these prompts.
Speaker 1 (00:30):
Oh, how so.
Speaker 2 (00:31):
They're in categories Like childhood memories.
Speaker 1 (00:33):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (00:34):
Gratitude, traditions , even family roles and values.
Speaker 1 (00:38):
So it's not just random questions.
Exactly, there's a thoughtoutflow to it there is I Exactly
.
Speaker 2 (00:42):
There's a thought outflow to it.
Speaker 1 (00:43):
There is I like that Me too Well, let's jump into the
prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:45):
Okay, sounds good.
Speaker 1 (00:46):
The childhood memories ones really stood out
to me.
Speaker 2 (00:48):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:49):
There's one that asks what's your earliest family
memory and how does it make youfeel at NLW?
I know right, it really makesyou think.
Speaker 2 (00:57):
It does.
Speaker 1 (00:58):
About how those early experiences, even the ones we
barely remember, they can stillhave such an impact.
Speaker 2 (01:06):
It's true.
Speaker 1 (01:06):
That's what's so powerful about that prompt it is
you know.
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:10):
It makes you revisit those early years and see how
they connect to who you aretoday.
Speaker 1 (01:15):
Not just nostalgia Right, but understanding how
your childhood shaped yourbeliefs, values, even your
relationships.
Speaker 2 (01:23):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (01:23):
It's almost like therapy.
Speaker 2 (01:25):
Kind of You're your own therapist, yeah, yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:27):
Working through those memories Right and finding
those hidden connections.
Speaker 2 (01:31):
I like that, me too.
You know, journaling really canbe a powerful tool for
self-discovery.
Speaker 1 (01:36):
Absolutely.
Speaker 2 (01:37):
And there's another prompt in this category that I
think is really insightful.
Okay what is it it asks about atime.
Your family overcame achallenge together.
Speaker 1 (01:45):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (01:46):
And how that experience brought you closer.
Speaker 1 (01:48):
Oh, that's a good one , right.
Families facing adversity.
Speaker 2 (01:51):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:52):
It's a classic story.
Speaker 2 (01:53):
Definitely.
Speaker 1 (01:54):
But when you think about a specific challenge, the
emotions oh yeah, how yourfamily came together.
It's powerful.
It shows you how resilient yourfamily is totally and the
strength of the bonds you shareexactly.
It highlights all of that andthese prompts give you a way to
explore that yeah, in ameaningful way.
(02:14):
So we've talked about the pastright what about expressing
gratitude for what we have now?
Oh, that's important too well,stallion has a whole category
just for that.
Speaker 2 (02:24):
They do.
Speaker 1 (02:24):
Yeah, there's one that asks you to describe a time
a family member reallysupported you.
How did it impact you?
Speaker 2 (02:33):
Oh, that's a good one .
Speaker 1 (02:35):
I love that one.
Speaker 2 (02:35):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:36):
It makes you think about those moments when you
really felt supported by yourfamily.
Speaker 2 (02:40):
That you could really count on them.
Speaker 1 (02:42):
Yeah, exactly, and recognizing those moments, yeah,
it can help you understand yourown needs, that's interesting
and how your family meets them.
Oh, I see it also makes youappreciate those people
Absolutely who have always beenthere for you.
Speaker 2 (02:55):
Your support system?
Speaker 1 (02:56):
Yeah, and it reminds you that you're not alone.
Speaker 2 (02:58):
You've got people you can rely on.
Speaker 1 (03:00):
You've got this network of love and support.
Speaker 2 (03:02):
That's a beautiful thing.
On you've got this network oflove and support.
That's a beautiful thing.
It is, it's that reciprocalbond within a family, yeah, and
these prompts encourage you toacknowledge that.
To nurture those bonds, yeah,to be grateful for your family
I'm starting to see a patternhere what's that?
Speaker 1 (03:19):
these prompts aren't just about remembering it, it's
about digging deeper.
Oh interesting Exploring theemotions behind our family
experiences.
Speaker 2 (03:28):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:28):
Understanding ourselves through the lens of
family.
You're right, and you know what.
All this gratitude.
Speaker 2 (03:35):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:36):
It leads us to think about traditions.
Speaker 2 (03:39):
That makes sense.
Speaker 1 (03:39):
The traditions we cherish, the ones passed down
through generations or even newones we've created.
Speaker 2 (03:46):
Yeah, that's cool.
Speaker 1 (03:47):
The Stallion has a prompt about that.
Speaker 2 (03:48):
Oh, tell me about it.
Speaker 1 (03:50):
It asks about a tradition you hope to pass down.
Speaker 2 (03:52):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (03:52):
And why it's important to continue it.
I can already imagine thestories people would share.
Speaker 2 (03:56):
I know right.
Speaker 1 (03:57):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:58):
Traditions are like bridges between generations, you
know.
Speaker 1 (04:01):
I like that.
Speaker 2 (04:02):
They connect us to our past, they give us that
sense of continuity, right, butthey also let us shape the
future.
In what way?
By choosing which traditions tokeep.
Speaker 1 (04:12):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (04:13):
And how to adapt them .
Speaker 1 (04:14):
You know, yeah, it's like holding on to family
history.
Speaker 2 (04:16):
It is, but making it your own too, exactly.
Speaker 1 (04:19):
There's this other prompt about traditions.
Speaker 2 (04:22):
Okay, what's that?
Speaker 1 (04:23):
That I find really interesting.
Speaker 2 (04:25):
Tell me.
Speaker 1 (04:25):
It asks about a tradition you've let go of.
Speaker 2 (04:28):
Oh, interesting.
And why?
Because sometimes letting go isjust as meaningful as holding
on.
Speaker 1 (04:36):
It can be yeah.
Speaker 2 (04:37):
Families change over time they do, and sometimes
those traditions that were onceso important.
Speaker 1 (04:43):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (04:44):
They don't resonate anymore.
Speaker 1 (04:45):
With the newer generations recognizing that
choosing what to keep and whatto let go, that's a powerful
thing.
Speaker 2 (04:52):
It is, it's honoring the past while embracing the
present.
Speaker 1 (04:57):
OK, let's talk about family roles.
All right, this is where thingsget interesting.
Speaker 2 (05:00):
Yeah, yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:02):
Well, stallion asks write about the role you play in
your family.
Speaker 2 (05:07):
Ooh, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (05:09):
It really made me stop and think about where I fit
in.
Speaker 2 (05:12):
In the family dynamic .
Speaker 1 (05:14):
Like how do I contribute to this whole thing?
Speaker 2 (05:16):
That's what the prompt makes you do.
It does it makes you step back.
Okay, do I contribute to thiswhole thing?
That's what the prompt makesyou do.
Speaker 1 (05:24):
It does, it makes you step back.
Speaker 2 (05:25):
Okay, observe those family dynamics From a different
perspective yeah, like anoutsider almost that's a good
way to put it.
Think about the roles you play,both consciously and
unconsciously.
Speaker 1 (05:30):
And how those roles affect how the family operates.
Exactly it's like looking at afamily portrait and being like.
Oh me, that's my part I lovethat analogy and it's not always
what you expect.
Right, you might think you playone role yeah but your family
sees you differently that's sotrue or maybe you've taken on a
role that doesn't work anymoredoesn't serve you or the family.
(05:52):
Yeah, speaking of changingroles, okay there's a prompt
about how roles shift over time.
That's a good one.
Speaker 2 (05:59):
Think roles shift over time.
That's a good one.
Speaker 1 (06:01):
Think about it.
Speaker 2 (06:01):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:02):
You might've been the baby, the family.
Speaker 2 (06:04):
Right.
Speaker 1 (06:04):
But now you're taking care of your parents.
Things change.
Life throws those curve ballsit does.
Speaker 2 (06:09):
Families adapt.
That's how it works.
Speaker 1 (06:10):
It reminds me of how families are like living
organisms.
Speaker 2 (06:13):
Interesting.
Speaker 1 (06:14):
They're always changing.
Speaker 2 (06:15):
Growing, adapting to each other Exactly.
Speaker 1 (06:17):
And these prompts help you make sense of it all.
Speaker 2 (06:20):
They do.
Speaker 1 (06:20):
Understand how your role is being shaped by
everything around you.
Speaker 2 (06:24):
It's all connected.
Speaker 1 (06:25):
All right, now for the big one.
Speaker 2 (06:27):
What's that?
Speaker 1 (06:28):
Family values.
Speaker 2 (06:29):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (06:29):
These are the core principles.
Speaker 2 (06:31):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:32):
That guide how we act within the family and in the
world.
Speaker 2 (06:35):
They're important.
Speaker 1 (06:36):
Lestallion has a prompt about that.
Okay, it asks about the valuesyour family holds dear.
Speaker 2 (06:42):
Right.
Speaker 1 (06:42):
How those values shape how you interact with each
other and with the world.
That's deep.
It makes you think about thevalues you inherited.
Speaker 2 (06:51):
From older generations.
Yeah, how you've eitherembraced them.
Speaker 1 (06:54):
Or challenged them.
Speaker 2 (06:55):
And how you're passing them on.
Speaker 1 (06:57):
To the next generation.
Speaker 2 (06:57):
It's that continuity.
Speaker 1 (06:59):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (06:59):
And evolution of family values.
Speaker 1 (07:01):
Imagine asking your grandparents about their values.
Oh wow, it's like tracing afamily tree.
Speaker 2 (07:07):
It is.
Speaker 1 (07:07):
Seeing how those values were passed down.
Speaker 2 (07:09):
Through the years, how they changed, or those
values were passed down Throughthe years, how they changed.
Speaker 1 (07:12):
We even got rejected, as each generation made its
mark.
Speaker 2 (07:14):
It's fascinating.
Speaker 1 (07:15):
But values can also cause conflict.
That's true when family membersdisagree.
Speaker 2 (07:19):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:20):
Lestallion has a prompt about that too.
Speaker 2 (07:22):
What does it say?
Speaker 1 (07:23):
How your family handles differences.
Speaker 2 (07:24):
In values or opinions .
Yeah, that's a tough one.
Speaker 1 (07:28):
It is, but every family deals with disagreements.
Speaker 2 (07:31):
Oh yeah, for sure.
Speaker 1 (07:32):
It's how you handle them.
Speaker 2 (07:34):
That matters.
Speaker 1 (07:35):
That can either bring you closer, not tear you apart.
Journaling can help with that.
Speaker 2 (07:39):
How so.
Speaker 1 (07:40):
It gives you a space, yeah, to process those tough
conversations.
Speaker 2 (07:44):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (07:44):
Work through your own feelings.
Speaker 2 (07:46):
Before things get out of hand.
Speaker 1 (07:48):
Exactly, it's like hitting pause, you know, before
things get too heated.
Speaker 2 (07:52):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:52):
To really think about what matters most, what you're
willing to compromise on To findthat middle ground, but you
know honestly.
Speaker 2 (08:00):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:01):
I'm blown away by these prompts.
Speaker 2 (08:03):
They're true, they're great.
Speaker 1 (08:04):
We've covered so much Memories, gratitude, traditions
, roles, values.
Speaker 2 (08:10):
It's a lot.
Speaker 1 (08:11):
It makes you wonder is there anything these props
haven't touched on?
Speaker 2 (08:15):
uh-huh right, it's pretty comprehensive it is but
the best part is that they'rejust a starting point oh, I see
they get the conversation going,then you can take it as far as
you want you might be thinkingwhy even bother with journaling?
Speaker 1 (08:29):
some people might think that yeah but it's not
just about filling a notebook.
Speaker 2 (08:33):
It's so much more than that.
Speaker 1 (08:35):
It's about understanding yourself and your
family In a new way, like seeingthings for a different angle.
Speaker 2 (08:41):
Exactly At a personal level.
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:43):
These prompts really make you think.
Speaker 2 (08:45):
They encourage that self-reflection.
You start to see how yourfamily history has shaped who
you are.
It's like looking in a mirror.
Speaker 1 (08:54):
It is you see your strengths.
And the things you might wantto change.
Speaker 2 (08:57):
Those patterns you want to break.
Speaker 1 (08:58):
And on a family level .
Exploring these promptstogether can open up
communication.
Speaker 2 (09:05):
You learn new things about each other.
Speaker 1 (09:06):
It's like creating a shared language.
Speaker 2 (09:09):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (09:10):
A way to talk about those unspoken things.
Speaker 2 (09:12):
That make families unique.
Speaker 1 (09:13):
And don't forget the historical aspect.
Speaker 2 (09:15):
Right.
Speaker 1 (09:16):
These journals become like a treasure trove Of family
stories.
Of wisdom, insights.
They can be passed down forgenerations.
Speaker 2 (09:23):
That's amazing.
Speaker 1 (09:24):
It's like leaving a time capsule.
Speaker 2 (09:25):
I love that.
Speaker 1 (09:26):
A way for future generations to connect with
their past.
Speaker 2 (09:29):
Powerful stuff.
Speaker 1 (09:30):
So we've talked about a lot today.
Speaker 2 (09:32):
We have.
Speaker 1 (09:32):
About the power of family journaling.
Speaker 2 (09:34):
It's truly incredible .
Speaker 1 (09:36):
It's a way to reflect on the past, strengthen bonds
in the present.
Speaker 2 (09:40):
And preserve those stories for the future.
Speaker 1 (09:42):
It's a gift.
Speaker 2 (09:43):
To yourself, to your family.
Speaker 1 (09:45):
To future generations .
Speaker 2 (09:46):
I couldn't have said it better myself.
Speaker 1 (09:48):
That's all the time we have for today's Deep Dive.
Speaker 2 (09:51):
Thanks for having me.
Speaker 1 (09:52):
But remember this is just the beginning of the
conversation.
It is Keep exploring, keepjournaling.
Speaker 2 (09:59):
And keep those family connections strong
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