January 15, 2025 • 16 mins
50 Prompting Journal
What if the key to unlocking your creativity and emotional well-being lies in a simple journal? Join us in uncovering the secrets of Listallion's 50 prompting journal, a transformative tool designed to spark self-awareness and creativity through thoughtful prompts. Together, we'll explore five categories that guide you on a journey of personal growth: self-discovery and reflection, creative exploration, emotional growth, dreams and aspirations, and celebrating the present. Imagine revisiting pivotal childhood moments, envisioning future aspirations, and even forgiving past grievances—all through the power of pen and paper.
We'll also share a touching story of a mother reflecting on her daughters' unique talents, illustrating how journaling can uncover the beauty in familial differences and individuality. This episode challenges you to engage in imaginative dialogues with your past and future selves, urging you to embrace curiosity and introspection. Whether you're a seasoned journaler or a curious newcomer, prepare to transform your thoughts and emotions into actionable insights, and keep those pens moving, as we embark on this transformative journey together.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
All right, so are you ready to dive deep into
journaling today?
Speaker 2 (00:03):
I am definitely ready .
Speaker 1 (00:04):
Specifically, we're going to be looking at
Listallion's 50 promptingjournal.
Speaker 2 (00:08):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:11):
You know sometimes it can be a little bit daunting to
just have that blank page.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:16):
And these prompts that Listallion gives us are
like little sparks.
Speaker 2 (00:20):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:20):
To kind of get our thoughts and creativity going.
Speaker 2 (00:22):
And what I really appreciate is that it's not just
like random prompts.
Speaker 1 (00:25):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (00:26):
There's five distinct categories.
Speaker 1 (00:28):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (00:28):
Which is really cool.
So it's like this roadmap todifferent areas of personal
growth.
Speaker 1 (00:33):
Oh, we like that.
Speaker 2 (00:34):
So we have self-discovery and reflection.
Okay, creative exploration.
Speaker 1 (00:38):
Uh-huh.
Speaker 2 (00:38):
Emotional growth Got it Dreams and aspirations.
Mm-hmm, got it Dreams andaspirations.
And then celebrating thepresent.
Speaker 1 (00:44):
OK, so it's like instead of just free flowing
Right, you have this kind ofstructure.
Speaker 2 (00:48):
It's like a conversation starter, but with
yourself.
Speaker 1 (00:51):
Oh, I like that.
Speaker 2 (00:52):
And you might be surprised by where it takes you.
Yeah, there's actually researchthat suggests that prompted
journaling can be even moreeffective than just free writing
.
Speaker 1 (01:00):
Oh really.
Speaker 2 (01:01):
When it comes to things like reducing stress and
boosting self-awareness.
So writing.
Speaker 1 (01:04):
Oh really, when it comes to things like reducing
stress and boostingself-awareness.
So it's like a guided tourthrough your mind with science
to back it up?
Speaker 2 (01:07):
Yeah, exactly.
Speaker 1 (01:08):
That's pretty neat.
Yeah, can you give me anexample of a prompt that really
stood out to you?
Speaker 2 (01:12):
Sure, so let's start with the self-discovery and
reflection category.
Speaker 1 (01:16):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (01:16):
There's one that asks you to reflect on a moment from
your childhood that shaped whoyou are today.
Oh, and it seems simple, butyou'd be amazed at how powerful
it can be to revisit thoseformative experiences and see
how they've influenced you.
Yeah, because sometimes wecarry around those things
without even realizing itExactly, and maybe you were
always praised for beingwell-behaved as a child.
Speaker 1 (01:39):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (01:39):
And that might have led you to be a people pleaser,
even if it's not serving youwell now as an adult.
Speaker 1 (01:44):
Right.
Speaker 2 (01:44):
So journaling about that childhood experience can
help you see where thatoriginated and then make a
conscious choice about whetheryou want to continue it.
Speaker 1 (01:54):
It's like shining a light on those patterns that
maybe we don't even realize thatwe're doing.
That's a great point.
Okay, so that's self-discovery.
Speaker 2 (02:01):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:01):
What about creative exploration?
Speaker 2 (02:03):
Yeah, so there's one in there that asks you to
imagine a world where everyonecan see each other's thoughts.
Speaker 1 (02:10):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 2 (02:11):
Talk about a conversation starter.
Oh my God Right, it reallymakes you think outside the box.
Speaker 1 (02:16):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (02:16):
And consider the implications of something like
that.
Speaker 1 (02:19):
Yeah, what kind of insights do you think someone
might get from exploring that?
Speaker 2 (02:23):
Well, it could help you examine your own thoughts
and feelings more closely.
Speaker 1 (02:28):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (02:28):
Like, if everyone could see what you were thinking
, would you change anything?
Speaker 1 (02:33):
Oh gosh, I don't know , it's a little scary.
Speaker 2 (02:36):
Yeah, Would you be more mindful of your internal
dialogue?
Absolutely so.
It's a great way to explorehonesty, authenticity and the
power of our thoughts.
Speaker 1 (02:45):
It's like holding up a mirror yes, to your own mind
and saying what would the worldsee?
That's really interesting, andthere's something that
Lestallion says about that.
Speaker 2 (02:53):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:53):
About like creativity and imagination.
Speaker 2 (02:56):
Yeah, they really encourage that childlike sense
of wonder and to just explorewithout limits.
Speaker 1 (03:03):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (03:03):
This isn't about writing a perfect essay, right?
It's about allowing yourimagination to run wild.
Speaker 1 (03:09):
Okay, and seeing what happens.
So it's more about the processthan the outcome.
Speaker 2 (03:12):
Exactly, and sometimes the most unexpected
discoveries happen when we dothat.
Speaker 1 (03:17):
Okay.
So we've got self-discovery,we've got creative exploration.
Speaker 2 (03:19):
Right.
Speaker 1 (03:20):
What about emotional growth?
What are?
We talking about there, soRight.
Speaker 2 (03:23):
What about emotional growth?
What are we talking about there?
So one that really stood out tome was reflect on a time you
forgave someone.
Speaker 1 (03:28):
OK.
Speaker 2 (03:28):
Forgiveness is such a complex emotion.
Speaker 1 (03:30):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:31):
And this prompt gives you a chance to really dive
into that.
Speaker 1 (03:34):
OK.
Speaker 2 (03:35):
And think about how it impacted you both positively
and negatively.
Speaker 1 (03:39):
It's one of those things that's easier said than
done.
Exactly so what?
Speaker 2 (03:44):
do you think is so beneficial about journaling
about it?
Well, it allows you to processthose emotions in a safe space.
You can explore the hurt, theanger, the resentment.
Speaker 1 (03:53):
Right.
Speaker 2 (03:54):
But also the possibility of letting go, and
sometimes just putting thosefeelings into words can be so
cathartic.
Speaker 1 (04:02):
Yeah, and Lestallion mentioned something about how it
kind of lightens your emotionalload.
Speaker 2 (04:07):
Right.
It's not about condoning theother person's actions.
Speaker 1 (04:11):
Right.
Speaker 2 (04:11):
It's about freeing yourself from that negative
energy Right that resentmentholds over you.
Speaker 1 (04:17):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (04:17):
And journaling about that can help you understand.
Are you truly ready to let go,okay, or is there still work to
be done?
Speaker 1 (04:25):
So it's about understanding what forgiveness
means exactly you right yeah,okay, so that's heavy but
important, right?
What about dreams andaspirations?
Speaker 2 (04:33):
oh, yeah, so this category is all about
envisioning your future selfokay and setting those big goals
okay there's a prompt in therethat says imagine yourself five
years from now.
What do you see?
What are you doing?
Who are you with?
Oh, wow it's all aboutvisualization and goal setting.
Speaker 1 (04:47):
Yeah, I could see how that would be motivating, but
sometimes it can be overwhelmingtoo.
Sure you know, if you don'treally have a clear path.
Speaker 2 (04:54):
Yeah Well, instead of letting those dreams float
around in your head, right, thisprompt encourages you to put it
down on paper.
Okay, make it tangible, morereal.
Speaker 1 (05:04):
Like a blueprint.
Speaker 2 (05:05):
Exactly, and Lestallion takes it a step
further.
They even ask you to thinkabout the daily habits and
routines that would support thatideal life.
Speaker 1 (05:14):
Wow.
So it's not just about dreaming, it's about taking those steps
Exactly To get there.
Speaker 2 (05:19):
So it's not just dreaming big.
It's about taking action.
Speaker 1 (05:22):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (05:22):
And you do that by identifying those habits that
align with your goals.
Okay, you know, for example, ifyou envision yourself as a
successful entrepreneur fiveyears from now right what habits
would support that goal?
Okay maybe it's waking up earlyto work on your business plan
or networking or reading booksit's breaking it down exactly
(05:42):
those smaller steps, exactly Ilike that.
Speaker 1 (05:44):
That's a good approach.
What about celebrating thepresent?
Speaker 2 (05:48):
Ah, this one's all about mindfulness and gratitude.
The prompt is reflect on asmall but meaningful moment you
experienced today.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
Oh.
Speaker 2 (05:57):
And in our busy lives it's so easy to overlook those
little joys.
Speaker 1 (06:01):
Absolutely.
Speaker 2 (06:01):
So this prompt really encourages you to slow down and
savor them, yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:06):
We get so caught up in like what's next and what do
we have to do?
Right and we forget about, justlike right now.
Speaker 2 (06:11):
Right.
What are some examples of theselittle treasures?
You know Could be anythingreally.
Okay, the warmth of the sun.
Speaker 1 (06:17):
Yeah, a good conversation.
Okay.
Speaker 2 (06:20):
A delicious meal, mm A delicious meal.
A moment of quiet.
It's about training yourself tonotice and recognizing the
abundance that already exists.
Speaker 1 (06:29):
It's like shifting from a place of scarcity to
abundance.
Speaker 2 (06:32):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (06:32):
Instead of like I don't have this or I don't have
that, it's like I have all ofthis.
Speaker 2 (06:37):
Exactly.
And by journaling about thesemoments, you're not just
acknowledging them, you'recreating a record of gratitude,
oh wow that you can revisitwhenever you need a little boost
Like a little bank of all thosepositive things that you could
pull out later.
Right.
Speaker 1 (06:52):
That's great.
Okay, so we've talked aboutprompts that delve into the past
, prompts that imagine thefuture.
Speaker 2 (06:59):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (07:00):
And prompts that celebrate right now Right,
that's incredible yeah.
Have you tried any of theseyourself?
Speaker 2 (07:09):
I have you know, and I was surprised at how some of
the prompts really got methinking in ways that I hadn't
expected.
Okay, for example, there's aprompt that asks you to describe
a decision you made this week.
Speaker 1 (07:23):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:23):
And reflect on what you would do differently or the
same.
Speaker 1 (07:26):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:26):
It seems simple, but it really made me examine my
decision-making process.
Oh wow, more closely, All right, like a mini case study in
self-awareness.
Speaker 1 (07:35):
That's cool.
So what did you learn?
Speaker 2 (07:37):
Well, I realized that I tend to make decisions very
quickly, often based on gutfeeling which can be helpful
sometimes, but I also realizedthat I could benefit from
slowing down and considering allthe angles a little more
carefully, so the journalingprompt helped me to see that
more clearly.
Speaker 1 (07:56):
So it brought awareness to something you
didn't even realize you weredoing Exactly.
Wow, that's so interesting,okay.
Okay, what about some otherprompts?
Speaker 2 (08:03):
I really enjoyed the one that asks you to write about
someone who inspires you andhow they encourage you to be
your best self.
Speaker 1 (08:11):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (08:11):
It was really heartwarming to reflect on the
people who have influenced me inpositive ways, and then it also
got me thinking about thequalities that I admire in
others and how I could embodythose more fully.
Speaker 1 (08:25):
So identifying role models, yes, and using them as
inspiration.
Speaker 2 (08:29):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (08:29):
And Lestallion talks about that about, like every
dream starting with a singlestep.
Yes, you know, and it's abouttaking action towards the life
that you want to create.
Speaker 2 (08:38):
Exactly, and that action can be as simple as
picking up a journal Right andresponding to a prompt.
It's about making time forself-reflection and exploration.
Speaker 1 (08:47):
I love that.
Okay, so we've talked aboutself-discovery, creativity,
emotional growth, dreams,present moment.
What about those prompts thatreally stretch our imagination,
the ones that take us beyondthose everyday experiences?
Speaker 2 (09:01):
There's one that asks you to imagine living in a
world without language.
Speaker 1 (09:06):
Oh, my goodness.
Speaker 2 (09:06):
How would you communicate?
How would relationships change?
Wow, it's really fascinating.
It challenges you to thinkabout the role of language and
explore alternative ways ofconnecting.
I imagine it would force you totap into those role of language
and explore alternative ways ofconnecting.
Speaker 1 (09:17):
I imagine it would force you to tap into those
nonverbal cues.
Speaker 2 (09:21):
Right.
Speaker 1 (09:21):
Like body language and facial expressions.
Speaker 2 (09:23):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (09:24):
You'd have to rely on intuition more.
Speaker 2 (09:26):
Absolutely, and it might make you appreciate the
beauty of language in a wholenew way.
Speaker 1 (09:30):
Oh, wow, okay.
What other mind bending oneshave you seen?
Speaker 2 (09:34):
There's one that asks you to write a dialogue between
your past self and your futureself.
Speaker 1 (09:39):
Oh, my goodness.
Speaker 2 (09:40):
It's really powerful.
That is powerful it bridges thegap between who you were, who
you are now and who you aspireto be.
Speaker 1 (09:49):
What do you think someone could gain from that
kind of dialogue?
Speaker 2 (09:52):
Well, imagine your past self with all its idealism
and maybe some regrets.
Right, having a conversationwith your future self who has
all the experience of what's tocome.
Speaker 1 (10:01):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (10:02):
What wisdom would they share with each other?
What lessons would they impart?
Speaker 1 (10:07):
Like that younger self might remind you of some
things you've forgotten.
Speaker 2 (10:10):
Exactly, or dreams you put on hold?
Yeah, and that future self canoffer you encouragement, knowing
all the things you've overcome.
Speaker 1 (10:17):
Oh my gosh, that's so cool.
Right, it's like a roadmap.
Speaker 2 (10:20):
Yeah, for your journey, yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:21):
With guidance from the most important voices your
own.
Speaker 2 (10:24):
Right.
Speaker 1 (10:25):
That's amazing.
So we've talked about a lot ofreally great prompts, but I'm
sure there's even more in thisjournal.
Speaker 2 (10:32):
Oh tons.
Speaker 1 (10:33):
So what is the overall message that you take
away from all of this?
Speaker 2 (10:36):
I think the key takeaway is that journaling,
especially with prompts, can betransformative.
Speaker 1 (10:41):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (10:41):
For self-discovery, creativity, emotional growth and
so much more.
Speaker 1 (10:46):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (10:46):
It's a way to connect with yourself on a deeper level
.
Speaker 1 (10:49):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (10:50):
Explore your thoughts and feelings and create a more
meaningful life.
Speaker 1 (10:54):
It's like having a therapist, a creativity coach,
all rolled into one.
Speaker 2 (11:01):
Exactly.
That's amazing and it'saccessible to anybody,
absolutely.
Speaker 1 (11:03):
You just need a journal and a pen and you're
ready to go.
Speaker 2 (11:05):
I love that.
And remember, there's no rightor wrong way to approach these
prompts.
It's about finding whatresonates with you and
experimenting and playing anddiscovering.
Speaker 1 (11:14):
And that's what it's all about.
Speaker 2 (11:16):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (11:17):
So for all of you listening out there, I encourage
you to check out the Stallion'sJournal.
Yes or any other journalingpractice that speaks to you?
Speaker 2 (11:23):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (11:24):
You might be really surprised at what you find along
the way.
Speaker 2 (11:26):
You really might.
Speaker 1 (11:29):
Well, that's a wrap for our deep dive today, but of
course, the journey doesn't stophere.
Speaker 2 (11:34):
It never does.
Speaker 1 (11:35):
As you go about your day, I want to leave you with
this question what would yourideal journal prompt be, and
what would you hope to discoverby exploring it?
Speaker 2 (11:46):
That's a great question.
Speaker 1 (11:47):
All right, until next time, keep those minds curious
and those pens moving.
Speaker 2 (11:51):
It made me cry listening to her say it, because
it was so genuine.
You know she's like like youknow, a light can help you find
your way home, and well, that'sso sweet, it was just so natural
and I was like, oh, wow, okay.
And so I said to the agent Ihave the genuine article right
here, what do you think?
And, um, you know, he was blownaway and said, is she
interested?
(12:11):
And I was like, oh my god, yeahso, oh, that's so cool, yeah,
so.
And then, not to leave out myolder daughter, who's an amazing
singer oh really.
She's an amazing singer, butshe doesn't like to sing for
people.
Speaker 1 (12:23):
OK.
Speaker 2 (12:24):
I just didn't want to leave her out.
But it's so interesting howthey're different people.
But it's like what you weresaying about your wife, like she
just is so self-conscious andyeah, and also it's like not,
won't allow me to direct her.
Speaker 1 (12:36):
Oh really.
Speaker 2 (12:36):
Because I'll say like , just give it to me two more
times, just to like, because Idon't want to, you know, because
hopefully she'll do itdifferent.
You know two more times andshe's like well, I.
Speaker 1 (12:46):
You're trying to get her to yeah, like, explore it a
little more.
Yeah, exactly, but she's like,no, this is it.
Speaker 2 (12:51):
Yeah, she's like Totally fine.
Speaker 1 (12:59):
That's really interesting how you know, within
the same family there's such adifferent.
Speaker 2 (13:03):
Totally different temperaments.
Speaker 1 (13:04):
Temperaments, yeah, yeah, and I think that's fine, I
think that's totally okay.
Speaker 2 (13:08):
Yeah, absolutely.
Speaker 1 (13:09):
It's good to support whatever you know.
Speaker 2 (13:11):
Everyone's.
Speaker 1 (13:12):
Everyone's needs and wants and desires.
Speaker 2 (13:14):
Yeah, exactly, all right.
Well, that's a wrap for ourdeep dive today, but of for our
deep dive today.
But of course, the journeydoesn't stop here.
It never does.
As you go about your day, Iwant to leave you with this
question what would your idealjournal prompt be and what would
you hope to discover byexploring it?
Speaker 1 (13:34):
Hmm.
Speaker 2 (13:35):
That's a great question.
Speaker 1 (13:38):
All right, until next time, keep those minds curious
and those pens moving.
Speaker 2 (13:43):
There's one that asks you to imagine living in a
world without language.
Speaker 1 (13:47):
Oh.
Speaker 2 (13:48):
How would you communicate?
How would relationships change?
Oh my gosh, it's fascinating.
It challenges you to thinkabout the role of language and
explore other ways of connecting.
Speaker 1 (13:58):
I imagine it would force you to be more intuitive.
Speaker 2 (14:00):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (14:01):
And really rely on those nonverbal cues.
Speaker 2 (14:04):
Like body language and facial expressions.
Speaker 1 (14:06):
Exactly, you have to, you have to.
Speaker 2 (14:08):
And it might make you appreciate language more.
Speaker 1 (14:10):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (14:11):
In a whole new way.
Speaker 1 (14:13):
Absolutely Okay.
So what other mind-bendingprompts are in here?
Speaker 2 (14:17):
There's one that asks you to write a dialogue between
your past self and your futureself.
Wow, it's a powerful one.
Speaker 1 (14:26):
It is powerful.
Speaker 2 (14:27):
Because it kind of bridges the gap between who you
are now and who you want to be.
Speaker 1 (14:33):
What do you think someone could gain from that
kind of dialogue?
Speaker 2 (14:36):
Well, imagine your past self, with all its idealism
and maybe some regrets.
Speaker 1 (14:41):
Right.
Speaker 2 (14:41):
Having conversation with your future self yeah who
has all that experience andwisdom?
Right what would they sharewith each other?
Speaker 1 (14:48):
what lessons would they impart?
It's like that younger selfmight remind you of some things
you've forgotten exactly ordreams you put on hold right and
the future self can offerencouragement, knowing what
you've overcome oh my gosh, Ithat it's like you're creating
this roadmap with guidance fromthe most important voices your
own.
Speaker 2 (15:09):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (15:10):
Wow, okay, so we've talked about a lot of really
great prompts today, but I'msure there are many more waiting
to be discovered in thisjournal.
So what's the overall messageyou take away from all of this?
Speaker 2 (15:21):
I think the key takeaway is that journaling,
especially with prompts, can betransformative.
Speaker 1 (15:27):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (15:28):
You know, for self-discovery, creativity,
emotional growth, all of that.
Yeah, it's a way to connectwith yourself on a deeper level
and explore your thoughts andfeelings and create a more
meaningful life.
Speaker 1 (15:40):
It's like having a therapist and a creativity coach
all in one Right.
Speaker 2 (15:42):
That's awesome, and the and a creativity coach all
in one.
Speaker 1 (15:43):
Right, that's awesome , and the best part is it's
accessible to everyone.
Speaker 2 (15:47):
Absolutely.
You just need a journal and apen and you're good to go.
I love that.
And remember there's no rightor wrong way to do this.
Just find what resonates withyou.
Speaker 1 (15:57):
Right.
Speaker 2 (15:58):
Experiment, play, discover.
Speaker 1 (16:04):
That's what it's all about Exactly so, for all of you
listening out there, Iencourage you to check out this
journal or any other journalingpractice that speaks to you.
Speaker 2 (16:07):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (16:08):
You might be surprised at what you find.
Speaker 2 (16:10):
Yeah, you really might.
Speaker 1 (16:12):
Well, that wraps up our deep dive for today, but the
journey of self-discoverycontinues, so I'll leave you
with this question as you goabout your day what would your
ideal journal prompt be, andwhat would you hope to discover
by exploring it?
Speaker 2 (16:27):
Ooh, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (16:29):
Until next time, keep those minds curious and those
pens moving.
All right, so are you ready to dive deep into
journaling today?
Speaker 2 (00:03):
I am definitely ready .
Speaker 1 (00:04):
Specifically, we're going to be looking at
Listallion's 50 promptingjournal.
Speaker 2 (00:08):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:11):
You know sometimes it can be a little bit daunting to
just have that blank page.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:16):
And these prompts that Listallion gives us are
like little sparks.
Speaker 2 (00:20):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:20):
To kind of get our thoughts and creativity going.
Speaker 2 (00:22):
And what I really appreciate is that it's not just
like random prompts.
Speaker 1 (00:25):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (00:26):
There's five distinct categories.
Speaker 1 (00:28):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (00:28):
Which is really cool.
So it's like this roadmap todifferent areas of personal
growth.
Speaker 1 (00:33):
Oh, we like that.
Speaker 2 (00:34):
So we have self-discovery and reflection.
Okay, creative exploration.
Speaker 1 (00:38):
Uh-huh.
Speaker 2 (00:38):
Emotional growth Got it Dreams and aspirations.
Mm-hmm, got it Dreams andaspirations.
And then celebrating thepresent.
Speaker 1 (00:44):
OK, so it's like instead of just free flowing
Right, you have this kind ofstructure.
Speaker 2 (00:48):
It's like a conversation starter, but with
yourself.
Speaker 1 (00:51):
Oh, I like that.
Speaker 2 (00:52):
And you might be surprised by where it takes you.
Yeah, there's actually researchthat suggests that prompted
journaling can be even moreeffective than just free writing
.
Speaker 1 (01:00):
Oh really.
Speaker 2 (01:01):
When it comes to things like reducing stress and
boosting self-awareness.
So writing.
Speaker 1 (01:04):
Oh really, when it comes to things like reducing
stress and boostingself-awareness.
So it's like a guided tourthrough your mind with science
to back it up?
Speaker 2 (01:07):
Yeah, exactly.
Speaker 1 (01:08):
That's pretty neat.
Yeah, can you give me anexample of a prompt that really
stood out to you?
Speaker 2 (01:12):
Sure, so let's start with the self-discovery and
reflection category.
Speaker 1 (01:16):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (01:16):
There's one that asks you to reflect on a moment from
your childhood that shaped whoyou are today.
Oh, and it seems simple, butyou'd be amazed at how powerful
it can be to revisit thoseformative experiences and see
how they've influenced you.
Yeah, because sometimes wecarry around those things
without even realizing itExactly, and maybe you were
always praised for beingwell-behaved as a child.
Speaker 1 (01:39):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (01:39):
And that might have led you to be a people pleaser,
even if it's not serving youwell now as an adult.
Speaker 1 (01:44):
Right.
Speaker 2 (01:44):
So journaling about that childhood experience can
help you see where thatoriginated and then make a
conscious choice about whetheryou want to continue it.
Speaker 1 (01:54):
It's like shining a light on those patterns that
maybe we don't even realize thatwe're doing.
That's a great point.
Okay, so that's self-discovery.
Speaker 2 (02:01):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:01):
What about creative exploration?
Speaker 2 (02:03):
Yeah, so there's one in there that asks you to
imagine a world where everyonecan see each other's thoughts.
Speaker 1 (02:10):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 2 (02:11):
Talk about a conversation starter.
Oh my God Right, it reallymakes you think outside the box.
Speaker 1 (02:16):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (02:16):
And consider the implications of something like
that.
Speaker 1 (02:19):
Yeah, what kind of insights do you think someone
might get from exploring that?
Speaker 2 (02:23):
Well, it could help you examine your own thoughts
and feelings more closely.
Speaker 1 (02:28):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (02:28):
Like, if everyone could see what you were thinking
, would you change anything?
Speaker 1 (02:33):
Oh gosh, I don't know , it's a little scary.
Speaker 2 (02:36):
Yeah, Would you be more mindful of your internal
dialogue?
Absolutely so.
It's a great way to explorehonesty, authenticity and the
power of our thoughts.
Speaker 1 (02:45):
It's like holding up a mirror yes, to your own mind
and saying what would the worldsee?
That's really interesting, andthere's something that
Lestallion says about that.
Speaker 2 (02:53):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:53):
About like creativity and imagination.
Speaker 2 (02:56):
Yeah, they really encourage that childlike sense
of wonder and to just explorewithout limits.
Speaker 1 (03:03):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (03:03):
This isn't about writing a perfect essay, right?
It's about allowing yourimagination to run wild.
Speaker 1 (03:09):
Okay, and seeing what happens.
So it's more about the processthan the outcome.
Speaker 2 (03:12):
Exactly, and sometimes the most unexpected
discoveries happen when we dothat.
Speaker 1 (03:17):
Okay.
So we've got self-discovery,we've got creative exploration.
Speaker 2 (03:19):
Right.
Speaker 1 (03:20):
What about emotional growth?
What are?
We talking about there, soRight.
Speaker 2 (03:23):
What about emotional growth?
What are we talking about there?
So one that really stood out tome was reflect on a time you
forgave someone.
Speaker 1 (03:28):
OK.
Speaker 2 (03:28):
Forgiveness is such a complex emotion.
Speaker 1 (03:30):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:31):
And this prompt gives you a chance to really dive
into that.
Speaker 1 (03:34):
OK.
Speaker 2 (03:35):
And think about how it impacted you both positively
and negatively.
Speaker 1 (03:39):
It's one of those things that's easier said than
done.
Exactly so what?
Speaker 2 (03:44):
do you think is so beneficial about journaling
about it?
Well, it allows you to processthose emotions in a safe space.
You can explore the hurt, theanger, the resentment.
Speaker 1 (03:53):
Right.
Speaker 2 (03:54):
But also the possibility of letting go, and
sometimes just putting thosefeelings into words can be so
cathartic.
Speaker 1 (04:02):
Yeah, and Lestallion mentioned something about how it
kind of lightens your emotionalload.
Speaker 2 (04:07):
Right.
It's not about condoning theother person's actions.
Speaker 1 (04:11):
Right.
Speaker 2 (04:11):
It's about freeing yourself from that negative
energy Right that resentmentholds over you.
Speaker 1 (04:17):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (04:17):
And journaling about that can help you understand.
Are you truly ready to let go,okay, or is there still work to
be done?
Speaker 1 (04:25):
So it's about understanding what forgiveness
means exactly you right yeah,okay, so that's heavy but
important, right?
What about dreams andaspirations?
Speaker 2 (04:33):
oh, yeah, so this category is all about
envisioning your future selfokay and setting those big goals
okay there's a prompt in therethat says imagine yourself five
years from now.
What do you see?
What are you doing?
Who are you with?
Oh, wow it's all aboutvisualization and goal setting.
Speaker 1 (04:47):
Yeah, I could see how that would be motivating, but
sometimes it can be overwhelmingtoo.
Sure you know, if you don'treally have a clear path.
Speaker 2 (04:54):
Yeah Well, instead of letting those dreams float
around in your head, right, thisprompt encourages you to put it
down on paper.
Okay, make it tangible, morereal.
Speaker 1 (05:04):
Like a blueprint.
Speaker 2 (05:05):
Exactly, and Lestallion takes it a step
further.
They even ask you to thinkabout the daily habits and
routines that would support thatideal life.
Speaker 1 (05:14):
Wow.
So it's not just about dreaming, it's about taking those steps
Exactly To get there.
Speaker 2 (05:19):
So it's not just dreaming big.
It's about taking action.
Speaker 1 (05:22):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (05:22):
And you do that by identifying those habits that
align with your goals.
Okay, you know, for example, ifyou envision yourself as a
successful entrepreneur fiveyears from now right what habits
would support that goal?
Okay maybe it's waking up earlyto work on your business plan
or networking or reading booksit's breaking it down exactly
(05:42):
those smaller steps, exactly Ilike that.
Speaker 1 (05:44):
That's a good approach.
What about celebrating thepresent?
Speaker 2 (05:48):
Ah, this one's all about mindfulness and gratitude.
The prompt is reflect on asmall but meaningful moment you
experienced today.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
Oh.
Speaker 2 (05:57):
And in our busy lives it's so easy to overlook those
little joys.
Speaker 1 (06:01):
Absolutely.
Speaker 2 (06:01):
So this prompt really encourages you to slow down and
savor them, yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:06):
We get so caught up in like what's next and what do
we have to do?
Right and we forget about, justlike right now.
Speaker 2 (06:11):
Right.
What are some examples of theselittle treasures?
You know Could be anythingreally.
Okay, the warmth of the sun.
Speaker 1 (06:17):
Yeah, a good conversation.
Okay.
Speaker 2 (06:20):
A delicious meal, mm A delicious meal.
A moment of quiet.
It's about training yourself tonotice and recognizing the
abundance that already exists.
Speaker 1 (06:29):
It's like shifting from a place of scarcity to
abundance.
Speaker 2 (06:32):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (06:32):
Instead of like I don't have this or I don't have
that, it's like I have all ofthis.
Speaker 2 (06:37):
Exactly.
And by journaling about thesemoments, you're not just
acknowledging them, you'recreating a record of gratitude,
oh wow that you can revisitwhenever you need a little boost
Like a little bank of all thosepositive things that you could
pull out later.
Right.
Speaker 1 (06:52):
That's great.
Okay, so we've talked aboutprompts that delve into the past
, prompts that imagine thefuture.
Speaker 2 (06:59):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (07:00):
And prompts that celebrate right now Right,
that's incredible yeah.
Have you tried any of theseyourself?
Speaker 2 (07:09):
I have you know, and I was surprised at how some of
the prompts really got methinking in ways that I hadn't
expected.
Okay, for example, there's aprompt that asks you to describe
a decision you made this week.
Speaker 1 (07:23):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:23):
And reflect on what you would do differently or the
same.
Speaker 1 (07:26):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:26):
It seems simple, but it really made me examine my
decision-making process.
Oh wow, more closely, All right, like a mini case study in
self-awareness.
Speaker 1 (07:35):
That's cool.
So what did you learn?
Speaker 2 (07:37):
Well, I realized that I tend to make decisions very
quickly, often based on gutfeeling which can be helpful
sometimes, but I also realizedthat I could benefit from
slowing down and considering allthe angles a little more
carefully, so the journalingprompt helped me to see that
more clearly.
Speaker 1 (07:56):
So it brought awareness to something you
didn't even realize you weredoing Exactly.
Wow, that's so interesting,okay.
Okay, what about some otherprompts?
Speaker 2 (08:03):
I really enjoyed the one that asks you to write about
someone who inspires you andhow they encourage you to be
your best self.
Speaker 1 (08:11):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (08:11):
It was really heartwarming to reflect on the
people who have influenced me inpositive ways, and then it also
got me thinking about thequalities that I admire in
others and how I could embodythose more fully.
Speaker 1 (08:25):
So identifying role models, yes, and using them as
inspiration.
Speaker 2 (08:29):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (08:29):
And Lestallion talks about that about, like every
dream starting with a singlestep.
Yes, you know, and it's abouttaking action towards the life
that you want to create.
Speaker 2 (08:38):
Exactly, and that action can be as simple as
picking up a journal Right andresponding to a prompt.
It's about making time forself-reflection and exploration.
Speaker 1 (08:47):
I love that.
Okay, so we've talked aboutself-discovery, creativity,
emotional growth, dreams,present moment.
What about those prompts thatreally stretch our imagination,
the ones that take us beyondthose everyday experiences?
Speaker 2 (09:01):
There's one that asks you to imagine living in a
world without language.
Speaker 1 (09:06):
Oh, my goodness.
Speaker 2 (09:06):
How would you communicate?
How would relationships change?
Wow, it's really fascinating.
It challenges you to thinkabout the role of language and
explore alternative ways ofconnecting.
I imagine it would force you totap into those role of language
and explore alternative ways ofconnecting.
Speaker 1 (09:17):
I imagine it would force you to tap into those
nonverbal cues.
Speaker 2 (09:21):
Right.
Speaker 1 (09:21):
Like body language and facial expressions.
Speaker 2 (09:23):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (09:24):
You'd have to rely on intuition more.
Speaker 2 (09:26):
Absolutely, and it might make you appreciate the
beauty of language in a wholenew way.
Speaker 1 (09:30):
Oh, wow, okay.
What other mind bending oneshave you seen?
Speaker 2 (09:34):
There's one that asks you to write a dialogue between
your past self and your futureself.
Speaker 1 (09:39):
Oh, my goodness.
Speaker 2 (09:40):
It's really powerful.
That is powerful it bridges thegap between who you were, who
you are now and who you aspireto be.
Speaker 1 (09:49):
What do you think someone could gain from that
kind of dialogue?
Speaker 2 (09:52):
Well, imagine your past self with all its idealism
and maybe some regrets.
Right, having a conversationwith your future self who has
all the experience of what's tocome.
Speaker 1 (10:01):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (10:02):
What wisdom would they share with each other?
What lessons would they impart?
Speaker 1 (10:07):
Like that younger self might remind you of some
things you've forgotten.
Speaker 2 (10:10):
Exactly, or dreams you put on hold?
Yeah, and that future self canoffer you encouragement, knowing
all the things you've overcome.
Speaker 1 (10:17):
Oh my gosh, that's so cool.
Right, it's like a roadmap.
Speaker 2 (10:20):
Yeah, for your journey, yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:21):
With guidance from the most important voices your
own.
Speaker 2 (10:24):
Right.
Speaker 1 (10:25):
That's amazing.
So we've talked about a lot ofreally great prompts, but I'm
sure there's even more in thisjournal.
Speaker 2 (10:32):
Oh tons.
Speaker 1 (10:33):
So what is the overall message that you take
away from all of this?
Speaker 2 (10:36):
I think the key takeaway is that journaling,
especially with prompts, can betransformative.
Speaker 1 (10:41):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (10:41):
For self-discovery, creativity, emotional growth and
so much more.
Speaker 1 (10:46):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (10:46):
It's a way to connect with yourself on a deeper level
.
Speaker 1 (10:49):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (10:50):
Explore your thoughts and feelings and create a more
meaningful life.
Speaker 1 (10:54):
It's like having a therapist, a creativity coach,
all rolled into one.
Speaker 2 (11:01):
Exactly.
That's amazing and it'saccessible to anybody,
absolutely.
Speaker 1 (11:03):
You just need a journal and a pen and you're
ready to go.
Speaker 2 (11:05):
I love that.
And remember, there's no rightor wrong way to approach these
prompts.
It's about finding whatresonates with you and
experimenting and playing anddiscovering.
Speaker 1 (11:14):
And that's what it's all about.
Speaker 2 (11:16):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (11:17):
So for all of you listening out there, I encourage
you to check out the Stallion'sJournal.
Yes or any other journalingpractice that speaks to you?
Speaker 2 (11:23):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (11:24):
You might be really surprised at what you find along
the way.
Speaker 2 (11:26):
You really might.
Speaker 1 (11:29):
Well, that's a wrap for our deep dive today, but of
course, the journey doesn't stophere.
Speaker 2 (11:34):
It never does.
Speaker 1 (11:35):
As you go about your day, I want to leave you with
this question what would yourideal journal prompt be, and
what would you hope to discoverby exploring it?
Speaker 2 (11:46):
That's a great question.
Speaker 1 (11:47):
All right, until next time, keep those minds curious
and those pens moving.
Speaker 2 (11:51):
It made me cry listening to her say it, because
it was so genuine.
You know she's like like youknow, a light can help you find
your way home, and well, that'sso sweet, it was just so natural
and I was like, oh, wow, okay.
And so I said to the agent Ihave the genuine article right
here, what do you think?
And, um, you know, he was blownaway and said, is she
interested?
(12:11):
And I was like, oh my god, yeahso, oh, that's so cool, yeah,
so.
And then, not to leave out myolder daughter, who's an amazing
singer oh really.
She's an amazing singer, butshe doesn't like to sing for
people.
Speaker 1 (12:23):
OK.
Speaker 2 (12:24):
I just didn't want to leave her out.
But it's so interesting howthey're different people.
But it's like what you weresaying about your wife, like she
just is so self-conscious andyeah, and also it's like not,
won't allow me to direct her.
Speaker 1 (12:36):
Oh really.
Speaker 2 (12:36):
Because I'll say like , just give it to me two more
times, just to like, because Idon't want to, you know, because
hopefully she'll do itdifferent.
You know two more times andshe's like well, I.
Speaker 1 (12:46):
You're trying to get her to yeah, like, explore it a
little more.
Yeah, exactly, but she's like,no, this is it.
Speaker 2 (12:51):
Yeah, she's like Totally fine.
Speaker 1 (12:59):
That's really interesting how you know, within
the same family there's such adifferent.
Speaker 2 (13:03):
Totally different temperaments.
Speaker 1 (13:04):
Temperaments, yeah, yeah, and I think that's fine, I
think that's totally okay.
Speaker 2 (13:08):
Yeah, absolutely.
Speaker 1 (13:09):
It's good to support whatever you know.
Speaker 2 (13:11):
Everyone's.
Speaker 1 (13:12):
Everyone's needs and wants and desires.
Speaker 2 (13:14):
Yeah, exactly, all right.
Well, that's a wrap for ourdeep dive today, but of for our
deep dive today.
But of course, the journeydoesn't stop here.
It never does.
As you go about your day, Iwant to leave you with this
question what would your idealjournal prompt be and what would
you hope to discover byexploring it?
Speaker 1 (13:34):
Hmm.
Speaker 2 (13:35):
That's a great question.
Speaker 1 (13:38):
All right, until next time, keep those minds curious
and those pens moving.
Speaker 2 (13:43):
There's one that asks you to imagine living in a
world without language.
Speaker 1 (13:47):
Oh.
Speaker 2 (13:48):
How would you communicate?
How would relationships change?
Oh my gosh, it's fascinating.
It challenges you to thinkabout the role of language and
explore other ways of connecting.
Speaker 1 (13:58):
I imagine it would force you to be more intuitive.
Speaker 2 (14:00):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (14:01):
And really rely on those nonverbal cues.
Speaker 2 (14:04):
Like body language and facial expressions.
Speaker 1 (14:06):
Exactly, you have to, you have to.
Speaker 2 (14:08):
And it might make you appreciate language more.
Speaker 1 (14:10):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (14:11):
In a whole new way.
Speaker 1 (14:13):
Absolutely Okay.
So what other mind-bendingprompts are in here?
Speaker 2 (14:17):
There's one that asks you to write a dialogue between
your past self and your futureself.
Wow, it's a powerful one.
Speaker 1 (14:26):
It is powerful.
Speaker 2 (14:27):
Because it kind of bridges the gap between who you
are now and who you want to be.
Speaker 1 (14:33):
What do you think someone could gain from that
kind of dialogue?
Speaker 2 (14:36):
Well, imagine your past self, with all its idealism
and maybe some regrets.
Speaker 1 (14:41):
Right.
Speaker 2 (14:41):
Having conversation with your future self yeah who
has all that experience andwisdom?
Right what would they sharewith each other?
Speaker 1 (14:48):
what lessons would they impart?
It's like that younger selfmight remind you of some things
you've forgotten exactly ordreams you put on hold right and
the future self can offerencouragement, knowing what
you've overcome oh my gosh, Ithat it's like you're creating
this roadmap with guidance fromthe most important voices your
own.
Speaker 2 (15:09):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (15:10):
Wow, okay, so we've talked about a lot of really
great prompts today, but I'msure there are many more waiting
to be discovered in thisjournal.
So what's the overall messageyou take away from all of this?
Speaker 2 (15:21):
I think the key takeaway is that journaling,
especially with prompts, can betransformative.
Speaker 1 (15:27):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (15:28):
You know, for self-discovery, creativity,
emotional growth, all of that.
Yeah, it's a way to connectwith yourself on a deeper level
and explore your thoughts andfeelings and create a more
meaningful life.
Speaker 1 (15:40):
It's like having a therapist and a creativity coach
all in one Right.
Speaker 2 (15:42):
That's awesome, and the and a creativity coach all
in one.
Speaker 1 (15:43):
Right, that's awesome , and the best part is it's
accessible to everyone.
Speaker 2 (15:47):
Absolutely.
You just need a journal and apen and you're good to go.
I love that.
And remember there's no rightor wrong way to do this.
Just find what resonates withyou.
Speaker 1 (15:57):
Right.
Speaker 2 (15:58):
Experiment, play, discover.
Speaker 1 (16:04):
That's what it's all about Exactly so, for all of you
listening out there, Iencourage you to check out this
journal or any other journalingpractice that speaks to you.
Speaker 2 (16:07):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (16:08):
You might be surprised at what you find.
Speaker 2 (16:10):
Yeah, you really might.
Speaker 1 (16:12):
Well, that wraps up our deep dive for today, but the
journey of self-discoverycontinues, so I'll leave you
with this question as you goabout your day what would your
ideal journal prompt be, andwhat would you hope to discover
by exploring it?
Speaker 2 (16:27):
Ooh, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (16:29):
Until next time, keep those minds curious and those
pens moving.
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