How to Write Your Way to a Meaningful Valentine's Day

50 Journal Prompts For Those Preparing For Valentine's Day

Can Valentine's Day be more than just an exchange of chocolates and roses? This episode promises to transform your perspective on this sentimental holiday, guiding you toward a richer, more introspective celebration. By harnessing the power of journaling, inspired by Lestallion's "50 Journal Prompts for Writing on Valentine's Day," we show how reflecting on your first kiss, your most memorable blind date, or a heartfelt proposal can deepen your understanding of love and self-worth. Join us as we explore how even the act of writing love letters can become a radical expression of self-love in our digital world.

Love isn't just a feeling; it's a practice—one that requires mindfulness and intention. Our conversation delves into how viewing love as a continuous practice can enrich your relationships, particularly around occasions like Valentine's Day. We’ll discuss the messy, complicated nature of love and how journaling can provide clarity and purpose in navigating these complexities. By the end of this episode, you'll be inspired to embrace a more self-aware and meaningful approach to love and relationships. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion that encourages you to deepen your connections with yourself and others.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Ready to ditch those Valentine's Day cliches?
You know the ones we seeeverywhere.

Speaker 2 (00:04):
Yeah, the usual chocolates, roses, teddy bears.

Speaker 1 (00:07):
Exactly.
We're aiming for something alittle deeper this time around.
Instead of just going throughthe motions, how about we use
this Valentine's Day for alittle introspection?

Speaker 2 (00:16):
Sounds right up our alley.

Speaker 1 (00:17):
It is, and we've got the perfect guide to help us
along the way.
50 Journal Prompts for Writingon Valentine's Day by Lestallion
.

Speaker 2 (00:26):
Oh, journaling prompts.
I like where this is going.

Speaker 1 (00:28):
Right.
It's like a shortcut toself-discovery, which is perfect
for a day that can bring up somany emotions.
You know whether you're headover heels in love, writing solo
, or like somewhere in between.

Speaker 2 (00:40):
It's true, valentine's Day can be a lot,
and not always in a good way.

Speaker 1 (00:44):
Exactly so.
Instead of just letting thosefeelings simmer, why not use
those prompts to unpack them?
Dig a little deeper.

Speaker 2 (00:51):
Now, that's an idea I can get behind.
Journaling can be reallypowerful, you know.
It's like that act of puttingpen to paper.
It allows us to process thoseemotions, you know, to uncover
those hidden patterns in how weapproach love and relationships.

Speaker 1 (01:07):
It's like giving yourself permission to overthink
, but in a productive way.

Speaker 2 (01:11):
Exactly yeah, and I think that's something we could
all use a little more of, don'tyou think?

Speaker 1 (01:15):
A hundred percent, and two prompts that really
jumped out at me were aboutfirst kisses and last kisses.

Speaker 2 (01:21):
Oh, interesting.

Speaker 1 (01:22):
Right.
It seems simple on the surface,but when you really think about
it, those experiences carry somuch weight, don't they?

Speaker 2 (01:29):
They really do.
It's like that first kiss it'sall about innocence.
Yeah, excitement, right, thosebutterflies you never forget.
But then those last kisses.

Speaker 1 (01:36):
Oh, don't even get me started on last kisses.

Speaker 2 (01:38):
Sometimes they're bittersweet, you know, marking
the end of a chapter, but othertimes they represent growth, a
shift in how we love whoa, okay,you just took that to a whole
other level for me.

Speaker 1 (01:48):
I was stuck on the nostalgia of first kisses.
But you're right, those lastkisses, those are where things
get really interesting.
It's like, do they represent afull stop at the end of a
sentence or is it more of anellipsis, you know, leaving room
for what comes next exactly,and that's what I love about
these prompts that make yourealize that Valentine's Day
isn't just about where you're atright now.

Speaker 2 (02:08):
It's about your whole history, with love, every
heartbreak, every lesson, everytime you pick yourself back up
and try it again.

Speaker 1 (02:15):
It's about seeing the through lines in your own love
story.

Speaker 2 (02:19):
Precisely.
Oh and hopefully you cringe alittle less at those early
chapters as you go.

Speaker 1 (02:24):
Oh, tell me about it.
Speaking of those earlychapters, remember that time I
tried to play it cool andtotally botched my first kiss.
Let's just say there's a reasonI never brought it up again.

Speaker 2 (02:34):
Oh, you have to tell me more about this later.
But you know, as awkward asthose early attempts can be,
it's through those fumbles thatwe figure out how to connect
with other humans, right, how tonavigate this whole messy dance
of relationships.

Speaker 1 (02:48):
That's one way to put it, but, you know, some of us
prefer to skip the awkwardfumbling and go straight to the
main event, which, you guessedit leads us to, those juicy
prompts about blind dates andproposals.

Speaker 2 (03:01):
Talk about two completely different approaches
to new beginnings.
Right, it's like with a blinddate you're embracing the
unknown, putting yourself outthere, hoping for a spark, but
then, with proposals, you'retaking this huge leap of faith
with someone you already knowdeeply.
Right, fascinating.

Speaker 1 (03:16):
And terrifying.
Let's be honest, although youknow those proposal prompts,
those really resonate with mefor some reason.
Maybe it's the writer in me,but there's something so
powerful about crafting a visionof the future with another
person.
You're building somethingtogether and these prompts, they
make you examine the foundationof that.
What's the glue holding it alltogether?

Speaker 2 (03:37):
Exactly.
It makes you think about whatreally matters.

Speaker 1 (03:39):
Right yeah.

Speaker 2 (03:40):
If you were to write that proposal, or even just
envision it, what values wouldbe at the heart of that
commitment and how much of it iscolored by those past
experiences we were talkingabout?

Speaker 1 (03:50):
Oh, absolutely, those last kisses, those heartbreaks.
They definitely inform what welook for in a partner, how much
we're willing to risk.

Speaker 2 (03:57):
For sure, and you know, in a world that's so
focused on instant gratification, fleeting connections, taking
the time for those deeperreflections, it becomes even
more important, especially, youknow, when we start thinking
about those prompts, about loveletters.

Speaker 1 (04:13):
You read my mind Because, seriously, who even
writes letters anymore?
But the way this source framesit as this radical act of
service, it's brilliant.

Speaker 2 (04:23):
Right In this digital age, it's like revolutionary.

Speaker 1 (04:26):
It is.

Speaker 2 (04:26):
Think about it You're slowing down, choosing your
words carefully, beingintentional with your expression
.
In a world of emojis andfleeting texts, a handwritten
letter, that's a statement.

Speaker 1 (04:36):
It's like you're giving the gift of your
undivided attention, which,honestly, might be the rarest,
most valuable gift these days.

Speaker 2 (04:43):
It's so true, one of the most.

Speaker 1 (04:49):
It's like before you can love someone else you got to
.
You know love yourself first.

Speaker 2 (04:53):
It's that whole.
Can't pour from an empty cupthing.

Speaker 1 (04:56):
Exactly, and Valentine's Day can be a good
reminder to to fill our own cupsfirst.

Speaker 2 (05:02):
Absolutely, and it doesn't have to be anything
extravagant either.
Even just those small acts ofself-kindness, those can make a
world of difference.

Speaker 1 (05:08):
Totally Like.
Treat yourself to your favoritetakeout.
Spend the afternoon reading.

Speaker 2 (05:12):
Right.
Whatever fills your cup, treatyourself to your favorite
takeout Spend the afternoonreading Right Whatever fills
your cup Exactly.

Speaker 1 (05:15):
It's like giving yourself permission to celebrate
you.

Speaker 2 (05:17):
I love that.

Speaker 1 (05:18):
Which, speaking of celebrating, there's this other
prompt that I thought was great.
It's the one about appreciatingyour friends, because, let's be
real, platonic love is powerfulstuff.

Speaker 2 (05:30):
So true, and it often gets like overshadowed,
especially around Valentine'sDay.

Speaker 1 (05:40):
Right, it's like we're so focused on finding the
one that we forget about all theamazing people who are already
in our lives.
It's easy to do, it is, andthese prompts.
They remind us to reach out toour friends you know, tell them
how much we appreciate them,nurture those bonds that make
life richer.

Speaker 2 (05:51):
It's a good reminder that love isn't this finite
resource that we have to like,ration out.
It can flow in so manydirections towards our partners,
our friends, our families andourselves.
And speaking of love flowing indifferent directions, those
prompts about challenging thecommercialization of Valentine's
Day, those really resonatedwith me.

Speaker 1 (06:13):
Oh, I knew you'd go there.
But before you launch into afull blown manifesto against
greeting card companies, I justgot to say I do love a good
bouquet.

Speaker 2 (06:19):
Oh, no judgment here, but you know, it's true,
valentine's Day can feel likethis pressure cooker of
expectations, especially when itcomes to spending money.

Speaker 1 (06:27):
It's like all of a sudden we need diamonds and
fancy dinners to prove we care.
But these prompts, theyencourage us to get creative, to
think outside the chocolate box, right, literally.

Speaker 2 (06:39):
Exactly.
How can we express loveauthentically without buying
into all the hype?

Speaker 1 (06:45):
Right, like maybe it's a handwritten letter or a
home-cooked meal or, you know, aday trip to a favorite spot.

Speaker 2 (06:53):
Those gestures can mean so much more.

Speaker 1 (06:55):
Because it's the thought that counts right.

Speaker 2 (06:56):
Exactly.

Speaker 1 (06:57):
Although full disclosure, if my partner is
listening, I'm still a suckerfor a good bouquet, just saying.

Speaker 2 (07:01):
Duly noted.
But what's really interestingis how these prompts, they
encourage a shift in mindsetthat we can carry with us beyond
just this one day a year.

Speaker 1 (07:10):
So it's less about those grand gestures and more
about finding those little waysto show love and appreciation
all year round, right.

Speaker 2 (07:18):
Exactly Because, like imagine if we approached every
interaction, every relationshipwith that same intentionality.

Speaker 1 (07:24):
Okay, now you're getting deep, but you're right.
What if we took the spirit ofValentine's Day the good parts
anyway and made it more of ahabit, not just a holiday?

Speaker 2 (07:34):
And that brings us back to the heart of this whole
deep dive, doesn't it?
It's about helping you, thelistener, find more meaning in
Valentine's Day, no matter whatyour relationship status is.

Speaker 1 (07:45):
We've explored first kisses and last kisses, blind
dates and proposals, loveletters, self-love, even thrown
a little shade at greeting cardcompanies along the way.

Speaker 2 (07:54):
It's been quite a journey, but, as always, we want
to leave you with something toponder, something to spark your
own reflections.

Speaker 1 (08:01):
To get those wheels turning.

Speaker 2 (08:02):
Exactly so here it is .

Speaker 1 (08:03):
What if, instead of just like getting through
Valentine's Day, you know, weuse it as a starting point, like
a launch pad for being morethoughtful, more loving, and not
just on February 14th, but likeall the time it's?

Speaker 2 (08:16):
a whole different way of thinking about it, isn't it?

Speaker 1 (08:18):
Right, like how would that change things, how we
interact with the people we careabout, how we treat ourselves?
It's kind of intimidating whenyou really think about it.

Speaker 2 (08:26):
It is, it's definitely easier to fall back
on those old habits, thoseautopilot ways of being.

Speaker 1 (08:31):
For sure.
But these journal prompts, theyremind us that we have a choice
.
We get to decide whatValentine's Day, what love
really means to us.

Speaker 2 (08:40):
And that's powerful stuff.

Speaker 1 (08:41):
It really is.
It's like those cheesy greetingcards, the ones we were talking
about earlier.
They just got a serious upgrade.

Speaker 2 (08:47):
Right From roses are red to like, really dissecting
our deepest desires and fearswhen it comes to love.
And it's all thanks to takingthe time to journal to really
think about these things.

Speaker 1 (09:00):
Exactly, because it's not even just about the prompts
themselves, it's about whatthey unlock, you know, inside of
us.

Speaker 2 (09:07):
It's about those aha moments you get while you're
writing, those realizations thatmaybe you weren't even aware of
before.

Speaker 1 (09:12):
And then taking those insights and actually doing
something with them, likeweaving them into your everyday
life.

Speaker 2 (09:17):
Whether you're like journaling every day or just
pausing to appreciate thatperfectly brewed cup of coffee.

Speaker 1 (09:24):
That's a great way to put it.
It's about those small momentsand how they add up to something
bigger.

Speaker 2 (09:29):
Because love, in all its messy, complicated beauty,
it's a practice.
You know, it's not just thisfeeling that watches over us.

Speaker 1 (09:37):
And who knows, maybe embracing that practice, making
it more intentional, and maybethat's the secret to like the
most meaningful Valentine's Dayever, Maybe it is.
Well, that's about all the timewe have for today's deep dive,
but hopefully this gets youthinking about love and
relationships in a whole newlight and maybe even inspires

(09:57):
you to pick up a journal and doa little exploring of your own
that's what we like to hear.
Thanks for joining us everyone,and we'll catch you next time
for another deep dive.