January 4, 2025 • 11 mins
50 Sad Journal Prompts
Could sadness be your unexpected guide to personal growth? Join us as we navigate the emotional landscapes of our minds using Lestallion's 50 heartfelt journal prompts. These aren't just ordinary prompts; they're a toolkit designed to transform your sadness into moments of opportunity. Through the pages of our journals, we explore feelings, relationships, loss, and the power of self-compassion. This episode uncovers how writing can be more than just an outlet—it's a path to discovering hidden gifts within our emotions. By reframing sadness and loss, we illuminate new perspectives and reveal the beauty in our journeys.
Creativity often shines brightest in our darkest moments. Discover how art, music, and dance become our allies in processing and embracing sadness, finding sparks of joy amidst life's challenges. We'll discuss the cathartic power of creativity, not only for personal healing but as a source of inspiration for others. Emphasizing the universal nature of sadness, we highlight the courage and compassion it takes to face these feelings head-on. Reflective practices like journaling pave the way for personal growth and understanding, offering a beacon of hope for those navigating the complexities of their emotions.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
All right, ready for a bit of an emotional deep dive
today?
Speaker 2 (00:03):
Sounds intriguing.
Speaker 1 (00:04):
We're going to be looking at 50 sad journal
prompts.
Okay, and this is from a blogpost by Lestallion.
You know they're the folks thatmake those journals.
Speaker 2 (00:12):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:13):
I bet you're thinking sad prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:16):
Yeah, a little bit.
Speaker 1 (00:17):
But it's not about just wallowing in sadness,
gotcha.
It's about using writing as away to really understand those
blue moments we all have.
Speaker 2 (00:26):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (00:27):
What I find fascinating is how these prompts
encourage us to go beyond just,you know, saying I feel sad.
They're pushing us to explorethe nuances, all the hidden
wisdom in those feelings.
Speaker 2 (00:41):
Yeah, that makes sense.
It's like they're giving us atoolkit to well almost dissect
sadness and then maybe evenbuild something new.
Speaker 1 (00:48):
Exactly From all the pieces.
It's structured so well too.
The prompts are grouped intofive categories.
Speaker 2 (00:52):
Oh interesting.
What are they?
Speaker 1 (00:53):
It's like a map of the sadscape, understanding your
feelings, relationships.
Then there's loss and changeOkay and self-compassion, and
then hope and moving forward.
I just love that structure.
It feels more like a journeythan just a list of things to
make you cry.
Speaker 2 (01:09):
Right, right.
And that journey starts withself-awareness.
Right the understanding yourfeelings prompts.
They really emphasize gettingintimate with your sadness.
Speaker 1 (01:18):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (01:19):
There's one I think it asks how does sadness feel to
me?
Like a weight, like a fog,something else?
Speaker 1 (01:26):
Oh yeah, I love that one.
Speaker 2 (01:29):
It's not just labeling the emotion.
It's about actually feeling itin your body, finding that
metaphor that captures itsessence for you.
Speaker 1 (01:36):
Yeah, it's like they're saying hey, get curious
about this sadness.
Speaker 2 (01:39):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:40):
It's not just a bad feeling.
It's like a messenger.
It has a story to tell.
Speaker 2 (01:44):
Right.
Speaker 1 (01:44):
And there's another prompt ask you how you care for
those feelings, and I thinkthat's so important.
Speaker 2 (01:49):
It is yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:50):
Because it's easy to just beat yourself up when you
feel sad.
But what if you treatedyourself like a friend who's
going through a rough time?
Speaker 2 (01:56):
It's such a powerful shift in perspective and that
ties into the wholeself-compassion piece, which
we'll get into a little bitlater, but even at this early
stage there's that gentle nudgetowards self-kindness.
I think that's crucial.
Speaker 1 (02:09):
It really is Okay.
Let's move on to relationshipsbecause, let's face it, those
can bring up a lot of sadness.
Speaker 2 (02:15):
For sure.
Speaker 1 (02:15):
There's a prompt in here about writing to someone
you miss deeply things you wishyou could tell them.
Gosh, I'm already getting tearyeyed just thinking about it.
Speaker 2 (02:23):
Yeah that one hit me hard too.
It really highlights howjournaling is such a safe space
to express emotions, especiallythe emotions that might be
difficult or even impossible toyou know convey in real life.
Speaker 1 (02:36):
Yeah, it's true.
Speaker 2 (02:37):
Sometimes just that act of expression, even if it's
just on paper, can be socathartic.
Speaker 1 (02:42):
Like you're giving yourself permission to just feel
those feelings fully, withoutjudgment, and maybe in that
process you discover somethingnew about yourself or about that
relationship.
Speaker 2 (02:52):
Exactly, and some of these prompts in this category.
They encourage you to dig evendeeper into those relationship
dynamics.
Speaker 1 (02:59):
Oh, interesting.
Speaker 2 (02:59):
Like there's one about forgiveness, not
necessarily for the other person, but for yourself.
Because, let's be honest,holding on to that anger, that
resentment, it just hurts usmore than anyone else.
Speaker 1 (03:10):
That's so true.
All right, now for the heavystuff Loss and change.
This is a category thateveryone can relate to.
The prompt that really stoodout to me asked about something
you've lost recently A person, aplace, even a part of yourself.
It's a reminder that loss comesin many forms.
It touches every part of ourlives.
Speaker 2 (03:33):
What I think is brilliant about that prompt is
it doesn't shy away from thepain of loss, you know.
Speaker 1 (03:38):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:38):
It invites you to lean into those feelings, to
explore that emptiness that'sleft behind, maybe even discover
a new appreciation for what youhad.
Speaker 1 (03:46):
It's acknowledging the full spectrum of emotions
that come with loss, not justthe sadness, the anger, the
confusion, maybe even a sense ofgratitude for having that
connection at all.
Right, and you know what'sinteresting, even though loss is
often seen as such a negativeexperience, it can be a catalyst
for really profound growth.
Speaker 2 (04:04):
Absolutely.
Think about the caterpillarbecoming a butterfly.
You know it's death and rebirth.
It's through that process thatsomething beautiful emerges.
Speaker 1 (04:12):
Wow, that's a powerful analogy.
It makes me think about howjournaling can help us work
through those transitions inlife and find meaning in all the
chaos.
Speaker 2 (04:21):
Yeah, reframing loss not as an ending but as a
transformation.
And sometimes thosetransformations, they lead us to
unexpected and beautifuldestinations.
Speaker 1 (04:31):
So we've explored the depths of sadness, the
complexities of relationships,the transformative power of loss
.
But where do we go from here?
How do we find the strength tomove forward?
That's what we'll be exploringin part two of our deep dive
into these 50 sad journalprompts.
Speaker 2 (04:48):
You know, it's really striking me as we keep looking
at these prompts, that they'renot just about processing
sadness.
It's about understandingourselves better.
Speaker 1 (04:54):
Yeah, it's like holding up this mirror.
To our inner world, exactlyRevealing those hidden corners
that we try to avoid.
Speaker 2 (05:00):
And sometimes the things we find there.
They can be surprising, evenunsettling.
Speaker 1 (05:04):
Oh, absolutely.
Speaker 2 (05:04):
But through that process of exploration.
That's how we heal.
Speaker 1 (05:08):
One that really resonated with me asks if my
sadness could speak, what wouldit say?
It's so powerful, you know, tothink about giving it a voice.
Speaker 2 (05:20):
I love that Like you're engaging in a dialogue.
Speaker 1 (05:22):
With your sadness.
Speaker 2 (05:23):
Yeah, and so just trying to make it go away.
Speaker 1 (05:25):
Push it down Exactly and through that dialogue maybe
you discover something, amessage, a lesson.
It might even have a gift foryou, A gift from sadness.
Speaker 2 (05:34):
I know.
Speaker 1 (05:35):
Sounds counterintuitive, but I think
there's truth to that.
Sometimes our greatestchallenges can lead to these big
breakthroughs.
Speaker 2 (05:41):
Absolutely, and these prompts, they encourage us to
look at sadness differently, notas an enemy, but maybe as an
ally, a guide on thisself-discovery journey.
Speaker 1 (05:52):
Okay, let's talk about the self-compassion
category, because I think thisis where things get really
interesting.
Speaker 2 (05:56):
I think so too.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
These prompts remind us that it's okay to not be
perfect.
It's okay to make mistakes.
You deserve kindness andunderstanding, especially from
yourself.
Speaker 2 (06:06):
There's this.
One asks what would I say to afriend who is feeling how I feel
right now?
Such a good way to look at itfrom a different angle.
It forces you to step outsideof that self-criticism and tap
into the empathy that we oftenhave more for other people.
Speaker 1 (06:23):
It's like offering that same compassion and
understanding to yourself.
Speaker 2 (06:26):
Right.
Speaker 1 (06:27):
And that can be so healing.
Speaker 2 (06:29):
It's a reminder that we are worthy of love and
kindness, even when we'restruggling.
Sometimes, the most lovingthing is just acknowledging our
pain and being gentle withourselves.
Speaker 1 (06:39):
There are so many that encourage us to use our
senses too.
Oh, yeah, like there's one thatasks you to describe the taste,
the smell, even the texture ofyour sadness.
Such a different way toapproach it, don't you think?
Speaker 2 (06:52):
It is, yeah, because it takes you out of your head
and into your body Exactly, andthat's so important.
When it comes to processingemotions, we often try to
intellectualize everything,right, but sometimes the best
way to understand them is tojust feel them fully in your
physical being.
Speaker 1 (07:06):
Yeah, like you're giving your sadness a physical
form, a shape, a texture.
Yeah, and maybe in that processyou release some of that pent
up energy.
Speaker 2 (07:14):
And by engaging with those senses you can also access
a deeper level of creativityand insight.
Think about poets, artists.
They use sensory language toevoke those emotions, to create
those powerful images.
Speaker 1 (07:30):
It's like these prompts are encouraging us to
become artists, artists of ourown emotions, using words, using
images, expressing what we feelin a way that feels real and
you know what I find sofascinating.
Speaker 2 (07:42):
Even though these prompts are all about sadness,
they can lead you to a place ofjoy and gratitude.
Speaker 1 (07:48):
I'm curious about that.
How can sadness lead to joy?
Speaker 2 (07:51):
well, when you allow yourself to feel everything, all
your emotions, without judgingyourself, without resisting, you
open yourself up to a greatercapacity for experience.
Speaker 1 (08:00):
Like expanding your emotional range.
Speaker 2 (08:02):
Exactly and when you can hold both the sadness and
the joy.
Speaker 1 (08:05):
The darkness and the light.
Speaker 2 (08:06):
Yeah, you create this balance in your inner world.
Speaker 1 (08:09):
Harmony.
Speaker 2 (08:10):
And from that place.
That's where you can trulyappreciate the beauty of life,
even in the middle of all thechallenges.
Speaker 1 (08:15):
It's like building up your resilience, your ability
to go through hard things andcome out stronger Exactly so.
We've talked about cultivatingself-compassion, engaging with
our senses and finding the giftsthat are hidden within sadness.
But how do we actually putthose things into practice?
How do we use this newawareness to actually create a
more fulfilling, joyful life?
(08:36):
That's what we're going to beexploring in the last part of
our deep dive into these 50 sadjournal prompts.
All right, so we've gone deepinto sadness, explored how it
connects to us and the worldaround us, and even seen how it
can have hidden gifts.
But how do we move fromunderstanding sadness to, I
don't know, actually using it tomake a change?
Speaker 2 (08:57):
Yeah, that's the real question, the hope and moving
forward section.
That's where the rubber meetsthe road.
I think there's this one promptthat asks what small step can I
take today to honor my sadnessbut also move towards a brighter
future?
Speaker 1 (09:08):
Oh, I like that.
Speaker 2 (09:09):
It acknowledges that you need to allow yourself to
feel sad, but it also empowersyou to do something about it.
Speaker 1 (09:15):
It's like, hey, it's okay to feel this, but you're
not stuck.
Yeah, there's a way out, andeven the smallest steps matter.
Speaker 2 (09:21):
Exactly.
And when it feels like too much, you know, to even think about
doing something.
There's another prompt thatsays what's one thing I'm
looking forward to?
Oh yeah, and how does it remindme that sadness is temporary?
Focusing on that little bit ofhope.
Even if it seems small, it canbe so powerful.
Speaker 1 (09:40):
It's like changing your perspective from what's
wrong to what's right.
Speaker 2 (09:44):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:44):
From what's missing to what's still possible.
It's really striking me howthese prompts are all about
taking control of your ownhealing.
Speaker 2 (09:52):
It is.
It's not about waiting forsomeone else to fix things.
Speaker 1 (09:55):
Or for things to just magically get better.
Speaker 2 (09:57):
Right.
It's about realizing you havethe power to choose how you
respond.
Speaker 1 (10:01):
And create a better life for yourself.
There's one that asks what aresome things that make me happy?
How can I have more of those inmy life?
It's not about ignoring thesadness.
It's about actively finding joyat the same time.
Speaker 2 (10:14):
Yeah, it's about finding those little sparks of
joy and, I don't know, helpingthem grow, and that's where
being creative can really help.
Oh, how so?
There's a prompt that talksabout exploring your sadness
through art, music, dance,anything that feels right for
you.
Speaker 1 (10:29):
That makes so much sense.
I've always found that,channeling my emotions into
something creative, it can be sofreeing.
Speaker 2 (10:36):
Like writing or painting.
Speaker 1 (10:37):
Even just singing my heart out.
It can be so cathartic.
Speaker 2 (10:39):
It's like you're turning those heavy emotions
into something beautiful,something that has meaning, and
by doing that, you're not justhealing yourself, you might even
be inspiring other people.
Speaker 1 (10:49):
So, as we wrap up this deep dive, I feel hopeful.
Sadness isn't something to beafraid of.
It can teach us and help usgrow.
Speaker 2 (10:57):
It's like we've been given this map to understand our
emotions with all the ups anddowns, and we have a compass to
point us towards somethingbetter.
Speaker 1 (11:05):
And, most importantly , we've been reminded that
everyone feels sad.
By facing it with courage andcompassion, we can heal and
create a world where everyoneunderstands each other better.
Speaker 2 (11:15):
So, to everyone listening, grab a journal, pick
a prompt and start writing.
You might be surprised what youlearn and how strong you really
are.
Thanks for joining us on thisdeep dive.
All right, ready for a bit of an emotional deep dive
today?
Speaker 2 (00:03):
Sounds intriguing.
Speaker 1 (00:04):
We're going to be looking at 50 sad journal
prompts.
Okay, and this is from a blogpost by Lestallion.
You know they're the folks thatmake those journals.
Speaker 2 (00:12):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:13):
I bet you're thinking sad prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:16):
Yeah, a little bit.
Speaker 1 (00:17):
But it's not about just wallowing in sadness,
gotcha.
It's about using writing as away to really understand those
blue moments we all have.
Speaker 2 (00:26):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (00:27):
What I find fascinating is how these prompts
encourage us to go beyond just,you know, saying I feel sad.
They're pushing us to explorethe nuances, all the hidden
wisdom in those feelings.
Speaker 2 (00:41):
Yeah, that makes sense.
It's like they're giving us atoolkit to well almost dissect
sadness and then maybe evenbuild something new.
Speaker 1 (00:48):
Exactly From all the pieces.
It's structured so well too.
The prompts are grouped intofive categories.
Speaker 2 (00:52):
Oh interesting.
What are they?
Speaker 1 (00:53):
It's like a map of the sadscape, understanding your
feelings, relationships.
Then there's loss and changeOkay and self-compassion, and
then hope and moving forward.
I just love that structure.
It feels more like a journeythan just a list of things to
make you cry.
Speaker 2 (01:09):
Right, right.
And that journey starts withself-awareness.
Right the understanding yourfeelings prompts.
They really emphasize gettingintimate with your sadness.
Speaker 1 (01:18):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (01:19):
There's one I think it asks how does sadness feel to
me?
Like a weight, like a fog,something else?
Speaker 1 (01:26):
Oh yeah, I love that one.
Speaker 2 (01:29):
It's not just labeling the emotion.
It's about actually feeling itin your body, finding that
metaphor that captures itsessence for you.
Speaker 1 (01:36):
Yeah, it's like they're saying hey, get curious
about this sadness.
Speaker 2 (01:39):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:40):
It's not just a bad feeling.
It's like a messenger.
It has a story to tell.
Speaker 2 (01:44):
Right.
Speaker 1 (01:44):
And there's another prompt ask you how you care for
those feelings, and I thinkthat's so important.
Speaker 2 (01:49):
It is yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:50):
Because it's easy to just beat yourself up when you
feel sad.
But what if you treatedyourself like a friend who's
going through a rough time?
Speaker 2 (01:56):
It's such a powerful shift in perspective and that
ties into the wholeself-compassion piece, which
we'll get into a little bitlater, but even at this early
stage there's that gentle nudgetowards self-kindness.
I think that's crucial.
Speaker 1 (02:09):
It really is Okay.
Let's move on to relationshipsbecause, let's face it, those
can bring up a lot of sadness.
Speaker 2 (02:15):
For sure.
Speaker 1 (02:15):
There's a prompt in here about writing to someone
you miss deeply things you wishyou could tell them.
Gosh, I'm already getting tearyeyed just thinking about it.
Speaker 2 (02:23):
Yeah that one hit me hard too.
It really highlights howjournaling is such a safe space
to express emotions, especiallythe emotions that might be
difficult or even impossible toyou know convey in real life.
Speaker 1 (02:36):
Yeah, it's true.
Speaker 2 (02:37):
Sometimes just that act of expression, even if it's
just on paper, can be socathartic.
Speaker 1 (02:42):
Like you're giving yourself permission to just feel
those feelings fully, withoutjudgment, and maybe in that
process you discover somethingnew about yourself or about that
relationship.
Speaker 2 (02:52):
Exactly, and some of these prompts in this category.
They encourage you to dig evendeeper into those relationship
dynamics.
Speaker 1 (02:59):
Oh, interesting.
Speaker 2 (02:59):
Like there's one about forgiveness, not
necessarily for the other person, but for yourself.
Because, let's be honest,holding on to that anger, that
resentment, it just hurts usmore than anyone else.
Speaker 1 (03:10):
That's so true.
All right, now for the heavystuff Loss and change.
This is a category thateveryone can relate to.
The prompt that really stoodout to me asked about something
you've lost recently A person, aplace, even a part of yourself.
It's a reminder that loss comesin many forms.
It touches every part of ourlives.
Speaker 2 (03:33):
What I think is brilliant about that prompt is
it doesn't shy away from thepain of loss, you know.
Speaker 1 (03:38):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:38):
It invites you to lean into those feelings, to
explore that emptiness that'sleft behind, maybe even discover
a new appreciation for what youhad.
Speaker 1 (03:46):
It's acknowledging the full spectrum of emotions
that come with loss, not justthe sadness, the anger, the
confusion, maybe even a sense ofgratitude for having that
connection at all.
Right, and you know what'sinteresting, even though loss is
often seen as such a negativeexperience, it can be a catalyst
for really profound growth.
Speaker 2 (04:04):
Absolutely.
Think about the caterpillarbecoming a butterfly.
You know it's death and rebirth.
It's through that process thatsomething beautiful emerges.
Speaker 1 (04:12):
Wow, that's a powerful analogy.
It makes me think about howjournaling can help us work
through those transitions inlife and find meaning in all the
chaos.
Speaker 2 (04:21):
Yeah, reframing loss not as an ending but as a
transformation.
And sometimes thosetransformations, they lead us to
unexpected and beautifuldestinations.
Speaker 1 (04:31):
So we've explored the depths of sadness, the
complexities of relationships,the transformative power of loss
.
But where do we go from here?
How do we find the strength tomove forward?
That's what we'll be exploringin part two of our deep dive
into these 50 sad journalprompts.
Speaker 2 (04:48):
You know, it's really striking me as we keep looking
at these prompts, that they'renot just about processing
sadness.
It's about understandingourselves better.
Speaker 1 (04:54):
Yeah, it's like holding up this mirror.
To our inner world, exactlyRevealing those hidden corners
that we try to avoid.
Speaker 2 (05:00):
And sometimes the things we find there.
They can be surprising, evenunsettling.
Speaker 1 (05:04):
Oh, absolutely.
Speaker 2 (05:04):
But through that process of exploration.
That's how we heal.
Speaker 1 (05:08):
One that really resonated with me asks if my
sadness could speak, what wouldit say?
It's so powerful, you know, tothink about giving it a voice.
Speaker 2 (05:20):
I love that Like you're engaging in a dialogue.
Speaker 1 (05:22):
With your sadness.
Speaker 2 (05:23):
Yeah, and so just trying to make it go away.
Speaker 1 (05:25):
Push it down Exactly and through that dialogue maybe
you discover something, amessage, a lesson.
It might even have a gift foryou, A gift from sadness.
Speaker 2 (05:34):
I know.
Speaker 1 (05:35):
Sounds counterintuitive, but I think
there's truth to that.
Sometimes our greatestchallenges can lead to these big
breakthroughs.
Speaker 2 (05:41):
Absolutely, and these prompts, they encourage us to
look at sadness differently, notas an enemy, but maybe as an
ally, a guide on thisself-discovery journey.
Speaker 1 (05:52):
Okay, let's talk about the self-compassion
category, because I think thisis where things get really
interesting.
Speaker 2 (05:56):
I think so too.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
These prompts remind us that it's okay to not be
perfect.
It's okay to make mistakes.
You deserve kindness andunderstanding, especially from
yourself.
Speaker 2 (06:06):
There's this.
One asks what would I say to afriend who is feeling how I feel
right now?
Such a good way to look at itfrom a different angle.
It forces you to step outsideof that self-criticism and tap
into the empathy that we oftenhave more for other people.
Speaker 1 (06:23):
It's like offering that same compassion and
understanding to yourself.
Speaker 2 (06:26):
Right.
Speaker 1 (06:27):
And that can be so healing.
Speaker 2 (06:29):
It's a reminder that we are worthy of love and
kindness, even when we'restruggling.
Sometimes, the most lovingthing is just acknowledging our
pain and being gentle withourselves.
Speaker 1 (06:39):
There are so many that encourage us to use our
senses too.
Oh, yeah, like there's one thatasks you to describe the taste,
the smell, even the texture ofyour sadness.
Such a different way toapproach it, don't you think?
Speaker 2 (06:52):
It is, yeah, because it takes you out of your head
and into your body Exactly, andthat's so important.
When it comes to processingemotions, we often try to
intellectualize everything,right, but sometimes the best
way to understand them is tojust feel them fully in your
physical being.
Speaker 1 (07:06):
Yeah, like you're giving your sadness a physical
form, a shape, a texture.
Yeah, and maybe in that processyou release some of that pent
up energy.
Speaker 2 (07:14):
And by engaging with those senses you can also access
a deeper level of creativityand insight.
Think about poets, artists.
They use sensory language toevoke those emotions, to create
those powerful images.
Speaker 1 (07:30):
It's like these prompts are encouraging us to
become artists, artists of ourown emotions, using words, using
images, expressing what we feelin a way that feels real and
you know what I find sofascinating.
Speaker 2 (07:42):
Even though these prompts are all about sadness,
they can lead you to a place ofjoy and gratitude.
Speaker 1 (07:48):
I'm curious about that.
How can sadness lead to joy?
Speaker 2 (07:51):
well, when you allow yourself to feel everything, all
your emotions, without judgingyourself, without resisting, you
open yourself up to a greatercapacity for experience.
Speaker 1 (08:00):
Like expanding your emotional range.
Speaker 2 (08:02):
Exactly and when you can hold both the sadness and
the joy.
Speaker 1 (08:05):
The darkness and the light.
Speaker 2 (08:06):
Yeah, you create this balance in your inner world.
Speaker 1 (08:09):
Harmony.
Speaker 2 (08:10):
And from that place.
That's where you can trulyappreciate the beauty of life,
even in the middle of all thechallenges.
Speaker 1 (08:15):
It's like building up your resilience, your ability
to go through hard things andcome out stronger Exactly so.
We've talked about cultivatingself-compassion, engaging with
our senses and finding the giftsthat are hidden within sadness.
But how do we actually putthose things into practice?
How do we use this newawareness to actually create a
more fulfilling, joyful life?
(08:36):
That's what we're going to beexploring in the last part of
our deep dive into these 50 sadjournal prompts.
All right, so we've gone deepinto sadness, explored how it
connects to us and the worldaround us, and even seen how it
can have hidden gifts.
But how do we move fromunderstanding sadness to, I
don't know, actually using it tomake a change?
Speaker 2 (08:57):
Yeah, that's the real question, the hope and moving
forward section.
That's where the rubber meetsthe road.
I think there's this one promptthat asks what small step can I
take today to honor my sadnessbut also move towards a brighter
future?
Speaker 1 (09:08):
Oh, I like that.
Speaker 2 (09:09):
It acknowledges that you need to allow yourself to
feel sad, but it also empowersyou to do something about it.
Speaker 1 (09:15):
It's like, hey, it's okay to feel this, but you're
not stuck.
Yeah, there's a way out, andeven the smallest steps matter.
Speaker 2 (09:21):
Exactly.
And when it feels like too much, you know, to even think about
doing something.
There's another prompt thatsays what's one thing I'm
looking forward to?
Oh yeah, and how does it remindme that sadness is temporary?
Focusing on that little bit ofhope.
Even if it seems small, it canbe so powerful.
Speaker 1 (09:40):
It's like changing your perspective from what's
wrong to what's right.
Speaker 2 (09:44):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:44):
From what's missing to what's still possible.
It's really striking me howthese prompts are all about
taking control of your ownhealing.
Speaker 2 (09:52):
It is.
It's not about waiting forsomeone else to fix things.
Speaker 1 (09:55):
Or for things to just magically get better.
Speaker 2 (09:57):
Right.
It's about realizing you havethe power to choose how you
respond.
Speaker 1 (10:01):
And create a better life for yourself.
There's one that asks what aresome things that make me happy?
How can I have more of those inmy life?
It's not about ignoring thesadness.
It's about actively finding joyat the same time.
Speaker 2 (10:14):
Yeah, it's about finding those little sparks of
joy and, I don't know, helpingthem grow, and that's where
being creative can really help.
Oh, how so?
There's a prompt that talksabout exploring your sadness
through art, music, dance,anything that feels right for
you.
Speaker 1 (10:29):
That makes so much sense.
I've always found that,channeling my emotions into
something creative, it can be sofreeing.
Speaker 2 (10:36):
Like writing or painting.
Speaker 1 (10:37):
Even just singing my heart out.
It can be so cathartic.
Speaker 2 (10:39):
It's like you're turning those heavy emotions
into something beautiful,something that has meaning, and
by doing that, you're not justhealing yourself, you might even
be inspiring other people.
Speaker 1 (10:49):
So, as we wrap up this deep dive, I feel hopeful.
Sadness isn't something to beafraid of.
It can teach us and help usgrow.
Speaker 2 (10:57):
It's like we've been given this map to understand our
emotions with all the ups anddowns, and we have a compass to
point us towards somethingbetter.
Speaker 1 (11:05):
And, most importantly , we've been reminded that
everyone feels sad.
By facing it with courage andcompassion, we can heal and
create a world where everyoneunderstands each other better.
Speaker 2 (11:15):
So, to everyone listening, grab a journal, pick
a prompt and start writing.
You might be surprised what youlearn and how strong you really
are.
Thanks for joining us on thisdeep dive.
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