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Speaker 1 (00:00):
All right, ready for
a deep dive?
Today, we're all aboutself-healing, specifically
self-healing through journaling.
Speaker 2 (00:09):
Sounds intriguing.
Speaker 1 (00:10):
We're going to dig
into 50 prompts.
They're designed to help youunlock some serious
self-discovery 50 prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:17):
Wow, where are we
getting these prompts from?
Speaker 1 (00:19):
An article called 50
Self-Healing Journal Prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:22):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:23):
It's written by Clara
Penrose.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
All right.
Speaker 1 (00:25):
And it's on the
Lestallion website.
Speaker 2 (00:28):
Interesting.
Speaker 1 (00:29):
Yeah, I thought the
article started really strong.
The first line really resonatedwith me.
It says Healing is a deeplypersonal journey and journaling
can be a powerful tool tosupport that process.
Speaker 2 (00:39):
That's a good point.
I mean, journaling can be likea safe space to kind of unpack
your emotions, your experiences,all without judgment.
Speaker 1 (00:47):
Yeah, I agree.
Speaker 2 (00:47):
And these prompts.
It's almost like they're likewhat's the word?
Like a springboard.
Speaker 1 (00:52):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 2 (00:52):
Yeah for that deeper
reflection.
It's amazing how simplequestion can lead to such
profound insights.
Speaker 1 (00:58):
Yeah, sometimes just
having that starting point is
all it takes.
Speaker 2 (01:01):
For sure.
Speaker 1 (01:02):
So the first category
in the article is exploring
emotional pain and I've got tosay some of these prompts are
intense.
Speaker 2 (01:09):
Oh.
Speaker 1 (01:10):
One of them asks what
is one emotion you're
struggling with right now?
And it goes on to ask you toreflect on where the feeling
comes from and how it'saffecting you know, your
everyday life.
Pretty deep stuff.
Speaker 2 (01:24):
You know, that's a
good point Acknowledging and
understanding our emotional pain.
I mean, that's often the firststep toward healing, isn't it?
Speaker 1 (01:30):
Yeah, it's true.
Speaker 2 (01:31):
A lot of us try to
bury those difficult emotions,
but journaling it helps usconfront them, explore their
roots and begin to like loosentheir grip.
Speaker 1 (01:41):
Yeah, it's like
bringing those emotions out into
the open, where you canactually deal with them Exactly,
loosen their grip.
Yeah, it's like bringing thoseemotions out into the open,
where you can actually deal withthem Exactly.
There's another prompt in thiscategory that asks when is the
last time you felt deeply hurt,and it encourages you to reflect
on how that experiencecontinues to impact you today.
It's amazing how something fromthe past can still have such a
hold on our present.
Speaker 2 (01:59):
It's true, isn't it?
Past experiences, especiallynegative ones.
They can leave these like deepemotional stars.
But here's the thing Journalingabout them can help.
It can help us process the pain, reframe those experiences and
ultimately move forward.
Speaker 1 (02:16):
I like that.
It's not about erasing the past, but understanding its impact.
Speaker 2 (02:20):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (02:20):
Okay, this next one
really got me thinking.
It asks what triggers youremotional pain.
Most often, this one reallymakes you think about patterns
and how we can better protectourselves.
So what do you think about theimportance of identifying those
triggers in the healing process?
Speaker 2 (02:36):
Oh, it's crucial,
Recognizing our triggers, that
allows us to kind of anticipatesituations or even people that
might, you know, make our painworse, and from there we can
develop, you know, strategies tomanage those triggers and
create, you know, healthierboundaries.
Speaker 1 (02:52):
It's about taking
control right of your own
emotional well-being.
Speaker 2 (02:55):
Absolutely Empowering
yourself.
Speaker 1 (02:57):
Okay, let's move on
to the next category Finding
forgiveness.
Speaker 2 (03:01):
Forgiveness Okay.
Speaker 1 (03:02):
This is where things
get really interesting.
Forgiveness is such a complexemotion, and the prompts here
dive deep into its differentdimensions.
It's not just about saying Iforgive you, is it?
Speaker 2 (03:13):
No, no, not at all.
Speaker 1 (03:15):
So what is it about?
Speaker 2 (03:16):
It's a process, not
like a destination, and it's
often misunderstood.
True forgiveness, it doesn'tmean condoning harmful actions.
It's about, you know, freeingourselves from the burden, the
burden of resentment and anger.
Right One prompt asks who inyour life do you?
Speaker 1 (03:34):
need to forgive.
And why is it difficult?
Tough question, but it makesyou confront those lingering
feelings.
Speaker 2 (03:43):
Get on, yeah.
And there's this other one thatasks what does forgiveness mean
to you?
It encourages you to writeabout how letting go of
resentment could bring you peace, even if the situation remains
unresolved.
That really stuck with me.
It's like sometimes thesituation is beyond our control,
but we can still choose to findpeace within ourselves
Forgiveness.
Speaker 1 (04:00):
it's ultimately about
self-liberation, not
necessarily, you know, about theother person.
It's about recognizing thatholding on to resentment it
harms us more than anyone else.
Speaker 2 (04:10):
I see that there's
another prompt about you know
grudges.
What is one grudge you've beenholding on to, and how has it
affected your mental andemotional health?
That's a good one.
It gets to the heart of thematter.
Yeah, holding on to grudges canbe exhausting Straining, yeah,
so it seems like exploringemotional pain and then working
towards forgiveness throughjournaling.
Speaker 1 (04:31):
These can be pretty
powerful first steps in the
whole self-healing process.
What do you think?
Speaker 2 (04:36):
I'd agree with that.
By acknowledging our pain,understanding its origins,
working towards forgiveness, wecreate a foundation for, you
know, genuine healing and growth.
Speaker 1 (04:47):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (04:48):
It's like clearing
out the debris to make way for
something new, something strong.
Speaker 1 (04:53):
I like that analogy.
Okay, so the next category isrebuilding self-worth.
Okay, this section definitelyhas a more positive vibe.
One prompt asks what is onething you love about yourself?
It's simple, but it instantlyshifts your focus to your
strengths.
Speaker 2 (05:07):
Yeah, I like that one
Self-worth.
That's the bedrock ofwell-being, isn't it?
These prompts, they encourageus to, you know, to challenge
those negative beliefs, the onesthat can chip away at our
self-esteem, cultivating genuineself-compassion.
Speaker 1 (05:22):
Yeah, not just empty
words.
Speaker 2 (05:23):
Right.
Speaker 1 (05:23):
Okay, here's another
prompt that I found interesting.
It asks how has your self-worthbeen affected by past
experiences?
It encourages you to writeabout how those moments shaped
your self-perception and how youcan begin to heal from that.
Speaker 2 (05:36):
Yeah, it makes you
realize how much our past,
especially those negativeexperiences, how much they can
impact how we see ourselves.
Speaker 1 (05:44):
This is true.
Speaker 2 (05:45):
It's crucial to
remember we are not defined by
those experiences.
Journaling helps us processthose past hurts, reframe them
and rebuild our self-worth basedon a more accurate and
compassionate understanding ofwho we are.
It's about taking back control.
Speaker 1 (06:00):
Of your own story.
Yes, your narrative.
Speaker 2 (06:03):
All right.
This next one.
I think a lot of people willrelate to this.
It asks what negative beliefsdo you hold about yourself that
you'd like to let go of?
Speaker 1 (06:11):
I think we all have
those negative thoughts swirling
around in our heads.
This prompt forces you toconfront them, those limiting
beliefs, head on.
So what do you think about theimpact of that negative
self-talk?
Speaker 2 (06:23):
Oh, it's incredibly
destructive.
It undermines our confidence,it sabotages our efforts, keeps
us stuck, you know, in thesenegative patterns.
Speaker 1 (06:31):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (06:31):
By identifying and
challenging those beliefs, we
can start replacing them with,you know, more positive and
realistic thoughts.
Think of it as like rewiringyour brain for self-love.
Speaker 1 (06:42):
I like that Rewiring
for self-love.
Oh Okay, one more prompt fromthis section really stood out to
me.
When was the last time you feltproud of yourself?
Write about that moment and howit strengthened your sense of
worth.
Speaker 2 (06:54):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:55):
I love this one
because it encourages us to
celebrate our accomplishments,no matter how big or small.
Why do you think it's soimportant to celebrate those
wins?
Speaker 2 (07:03):
Celebrating our
successes is crucial.
It's crucial for buildingself-worth.
It reinforces those positivefeelings about ourselves and
helps us recognize ourcapabilities.
Too often we focus on ourshortcomings and forget to
acknowledge our strengths.
Journaling can help us shiftthat focus and build, you know,
a more positive self-image.
Speaker 1 (07:22):
Yeah, I agree.
Okay, moving on, we havereleasing the past.
Speaker 2 (07:27):
Okay, releasing the
past.
Speaker 1 (07:28):
This section seems to
be all about letting go of what
no longer serves us, which Iimagine can be difficult but
also really essential forhealing.
Speaker 2 (07:38):
Absolutely.
The past can have a powerfulhold, but we don't have to be,
you know, prisoners to it.
Journaling can help us processthose experiences, gain, gain
insights, find a way to moveforward with more freedom, more
peace.
One prompt that that struck measks what is one memory from
your past that still causes youpain?
It encourages reflection on whythis memory is so impactful and
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how you can begin to let go.
It's about facing those, thosedifficult memories, head on.
Speaker 1 (08:05):
Yeah, it can be tough
to do that, but sometimes it's
necessary.
There's another one that Ithought was powerful.
What are you holding on to thatno longer serves you?
This one makes you considerwhat you might be clinging to,
whether it's beliefs, habits oreven relationships that are
actually holding you back.
Do you see that a lot?
Speaker 2 (08:23):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:23):
People holding on to
things that are no longer
serving them.
Speaker 2 (08:25):
All the time we hold
on to things you know out of
fear, out of habit, even amisplaced sense of loyalty, even
when they're no longer in our,you know, best interests.
Journaling helps illuminatethose patterns right, so you can
make conscious choices aboutwhat to keep, what to release.
Release it's about creatingspace for something new,
something better yeah, makingroom for positive change.
Speaker 1 (08:48):
Okay, here's another
prompt that I thought was
interesting how does your pastaffect your present decisions?
Oh, interesting it's a goodreminder that our past can
sometimes unconsciouslyinfluence the choices we make
today.
So what are your thoughts onthat connection between our past
and present?
Speaker 2 (09:02):
our past experiences.
They absolutely shape ourperceptions, our between our
past and present.
Our past experiences theyabsolutely shape our perceptions
, our beliefs, our expectationsand they can influence, you know
, our decision making in ways wedon't even realize.
Speaker 1 (09:12):
Yeah, it's like we're
on autopilot sometimes.
Speaker 2 (09:14):
Right Journaling.
It helps you become more awareof those patterns so you can
make you know more consciouschoices, intentional choices
that align with you know, yourvalues and goals today.
Speaker 1 (09:24):
It's like taking back
the wheel right, Becoming the
conscious driver of your ownlife.
Speaker 2 (09:28):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (09:29):
There's one more
prompt from this section that
really resonated with me.
It asks what is one habit orthought pattern from the past
that you're ready to release?
Write about how letting go ofthis could create space for
something better.
What do you think about thetransformative power of letting
go?
Speaker 2 (09:46):
Releasing old habits,
thought patterns, it can be
incredibly liberating.
It allows you to break freefrom those negative cycles and
create space for new, healthierbehaviors, ways of thinking.
Journaling is a valuable toolin this process, helps you
identify those patterns,understand their origins and
develop you know strategies forchange.
Speaker 1 (10:07):
Yeah, it's like
giving yourself permission to
evolve.
Speaker 2 (10:10):
Yes, to grow.
Speaker 1 (10:11):
This section also
talks about self-forgiveness.
One prompt asks what do youneed to forgive yourself for in
your past?
It's a powerful reminder thatwe need to extend compassion to
ourselves, even for those pastmistakes yeah, it's not always
easy to do, is it no?
Speaker 2 (10:29):
not always we tend to
be much harder on ourselves
than we would be on anyone else,it's true, but self-forgiveness
crucial for healing.
We all make mistakes.
Holding on to guilt and shameit only only holds us back.
Journaling helps you processthose past actions, understand
the lessons and ultimatelyextend yourself the same grace
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and forgiveness you would offerto others.
Speaker 1 (10:52):
Yeah, it's about
being kind to yourself.
Speaker 2 (10:53):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (10:54):
Okay, there's one
more prompt from this section I
want to touch on.
It asks what is one unresolvedemotion from the past that you
need to process?
Write about how working throughthis emotion can bring closure.
Speaker 2 (11:05):
Hmm, interesting.
Speaker 1 (11:07):
This one feels like
it's about really digging deep,
confronting those lingeringemotions.
Speaker 2 (11:11):
Sometimes we bury
emotions, the ones that feel too
painful to face.
But those unprocessed emotions,they can continue to impact us
in subtle ways, sometimes not sosubtle.
Speaker 1 (11:22):
Yeah, they can linger
.
Speaker 2 (11:23):
Journaling.
It provides a safe space, aprivate space to explore those
emotions, understand their rootsand finally, you know, find
closure.
Speaker 1 (11:33):
Yeah, it's like
letting go of a weight you
didn't even realize you werecarrying.
Speaker 2 (11:35):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (11:36):
This whole section
releasing the past.
It seems to be aboutacknowledging that our past has
shaped us, but it doesn't haveto define us.
We have the power to choose howwe move forward.
Speaker 2 (11:47):
Absolutely.
We can honor our pastexperiences, learn from them and
then consciously choose to moveforward With a renewed sense of
purpose and freedom.
It's about reclaiming yournarrative, stepping into your
power.
Speaker 1 (11:59):
I like that,
reclaiming your narrative.
Okay, that brings us to ourfinal category, embracing hope
for the future.
Speaker 2 (12:05):
Embracing hope okay.
Speaker 1 (12:06):
This section has a
really optimistic feel.
It encourages us to look aheadwith a sense of possibility and
excitement.
What are your thoughts on therole of hope in the healing
process?
Speaker 2 (12:16):
Envisioning a
positive future.
It's a powerful motivator Inthe healing process.
It gives us something to strivefor, helps us maintain hope,
even you know when things feelchallenging and ultimately it
keeps us moving forward.
Speaker 1 (12:28):
Yeah, it's like
having that light at the end of
the tunnel.
Speaker 2 (12:30):
Right One prompt that
I found really inspiring and
asks what does healing look likefor you in the future?
Speaker 1 (12:37):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 2 (12:37):
It invites you to you
know, to paint a picture of
your healed self, which can beincredibly motivating.
Speaker 1 (12:45):
It's like creating a
roadmap for your healing journey
.
Speaker 2 (12:48):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (12:48):
Okay, I have another
one I want to highlight what are
three things you're hopeful forin the coming months?
Are three things you're hopefulfor in the coming months?
I think this is such a simpleyet powerful exercise, because
it encourages us to focus on thepositive and cultivate a sense
of optimism.
Speaker 2 (13:04):
Hope is essential for
healing.
It fuels our resilience, givesus strength to keep going, helps
us believe that a brighterfuture is possible.
By identifying things you'rehopeful for, you shift your
focus towards positivity andpossibility, which can be really
empowering.
Speaker 1 (13:20):
It's like consciously
choosing to focus on the light
even when surrounded by darkness.
Okay, one last prompt from thissection that I really liked.
What would your future self sayto the person you are right now
?
Speaker 2 (13:32):
Oh, that's a good one
.
Speaker 1 (13:33):
It's like getting
advice and encouragement from
your wisest self.
Speaker 2 (13:36):
I love that one.
It's such a powerful exercisein self-reflection.
Imagine your future self.
Someone who has already gonethrough the healing process come
out stronger.
What advice would they offer?
What encouragement would theygive?
Speaker 1 (13:51):
Yeah, it's a
beautiful way to tap into your
own inner wisdom and get someperspective on your current
challenges.
Speaker 2 (13:56):
It is.
Speaker 1 (13:57):
Okay, before you move
on, let me just quickly recap
what we've covered so far.
Okay, We've explored a varietyof journal prompts that
encourage us to exploreemotional pain, find forgiveness
, rebuild self-worth, releasethe past and embrace hope for
the future.
It's amazing how these promptstouch on so many different
aspects of healing.
What are your thoughts on theholistic nature of these prompts
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?
Speaker 2 (14:21):
They really highlight
that healing isn't just about,
you know, addressing emotionalpain.
It's about rebuildingself-worth, releasing the past,
embracing hope for the future.
It's about looking at the wholeperson, recognizing that all
these aspects of ourselves,they're interconnected.
Speaker 1 (14:38):
Yeah, it's all
connected.
This deep dive has been reallyinsightful, but before we get
too carried away, let's take apause and reflect on what we've
discussed so far.
We'll be back soon to exploreeven more thought-provoking
prompts from this incrediblearticle.
Stay tuned.
Welcome back, so as we continueto dive into these prompts.
One thing that stood out to meabout the article was the focus
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on self-compassion.
It's emphasized throughout.
Speaker 2 (15:03):
Right.
It's not about, like you know,beating yourself up for past
mistakes or expecting these likeovernight transformations.
Speaker 1 (15:10):
Right.
Speaker 2 (15:10):
It's about being kind
to yourself.
Speaker 1 (15:11):
Yeah, approaching
yourself with understanding.
Speaker 2 (15:13):
Exactly, and I
remember one prompt from the
exploring emotional pain section.
Speaker 1 (15:18):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (15:18):
It asked what does
self-compassion look like for
you right now?
Speaker 1 (15:22):
Oh yeah, that's a
good one.
Speaker 2 (15:23):
Like encouraging you
to think about how you can be
more gentle with yourself.
Speaker 1 (15:29):
As you navigate those
difficult emotions.
Speaker 2 (15:32):
Exactly Treat
yourself with the same care that
you would offer a loved one whois struggling.
Speaker 1 (15:37):
Yeah, it's easy to
forget to do that.
Speaker 2 (15:39):
Oh, absolutely.
Speaker 1 (15:40):
Especially when we're
going through something tough.
Speaker 2 (15:42):
Right, we're often
our own worst critics.
That's true.
Remember healing it takes time,and setbacks they happen, yeah,
they're a natural part of theprocess.
Speaker 1 (15:52):
There's another
prompt, okay, in the embracing
hope for the future section thatalso talks about
self-compassion.
Oh, yeah.
It asks what role doesself-compassion play in your
healing future?
Speaker 2 (16:05):
Right.
Speaker 1 (16:05):
It's like it's
encouraging you to think about
how being kind to yourself willhelp you.
You know, stay committed toyour growth.
Speaker 2 (16:12):
Right, like you're
your own best cheerleader.
Speaker 1 (16:14):
Yeah, offering
support every step of the way.
Speaker 2 (16:16):
Exactly
Self-compassion.
It's not a luxury.
Speaker 1 (16:19):
No.
Speaker 2 (16:19):
It's a necessity for
sustainable healing.
Speaker 1 (16:23):
Yeah, I like that.
Sustainable healing yeah, Ilike that.
Speaker 2 (16:24):
Sustainable healing.
When you're kind to yourself,you're more likely to persevere
through the challenges Right.
Forgive yourself for setbacks.
Stay motivated on your healingjourney.
Speaker 1 (16:34):
Okay, before we get
too deep into more prompts, yeah
.
I think it's important toremember that, while journaling
can be really helpful forself-healing, it's not meant to
replace professional help.
Speaker 2 (16:48):
Absolutely.
If you're struggling withreally deep-seated emotional
pain or trauma, seeking guidancefrom a therapist or counselor
can be incredibly beneficial.
Speaker 1 (17:00):
Yeah, it's not a
substitute for that.
Speaker 2 (17:01):
Right.
Speaker 1 (17:02):
Journaling can be
like a compliment yes, a great
compliment To therapy.
Speaker 2 (17:03):
Yeah, a space to
process those thoughts and
feelings Between that RightJournaling can be like a
compliment.
Yes, a great compliment Totherapy, yeah.
Speaker 1 (17:07):
A space to process
those thoughts and feelings.
Speaker 2 (17:09):
Between sessions.
Speaker 1 (17:10):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (17:11):
Okay, let's get back
to those prompts.
Speaker 1 (17:12):
Okay, sounds good.
Speaker 2 (17:13):
There's one in the
finding forgiveness section that
I thought was pretty thoughtprovoking.
Speaker 1 (17:17):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 2 (17:17):
It asks how can
forgiving someone else set you
free?
Hmm that is a good one thatmakes you think about
forgiveness from a differentangle it does yeah reminds us
that forgiveness isn't about youknow, condoning someone's
actions right, it's not aboutsaying what they did was okay
exactly.
It's about releasing ourselvesfrom the burden of anger and
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resentment yeah, it's likeholding on to that anger.
Speaker 1 (17:43):
It hurts us more than
the person who wronged us
exactly.
Speaker 2 (17:46):
It's like we're
carrying around this heavy
weight holding on to that anger.
It hurts us more than theperson who wronged us.
Speaker 1 (17:48):
Exactly it's like
we're carrying around this heavy
weight that prevents us frommoving forward.
Speaker 2 (17:52):
Forgiveness is about
setting ourselves free from that
weight, allowing us to heal.
Speaker 1 (17:57):
Yeah, to move on.
Speaker 2 (17:58):
And move on with our
lives.
Speaker 1 (18:00):
Okay, there's another
prompt in the Rebuilding
Self-Worth section that caughtmy attention oh yeah, which one
it asks um what externalvalidation do you rely on most,
and how can you start findingthat validation within yourself?
Speaker 2 (18:17):
that's a crucial
question.
Yeah, for anyone on a healingjourney, you know our self-worth
.
It can become tied to thoseexternal factors like approval
from others, achievements, evenmaterial possessions.
Speaker 1 (18:30):
Yeah, that's true.
Speaker 2 (18:31):
But true self-worth.
Speaker 1 (18:33):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (18:33):
It comes from within.
It's about recognizing yourinherent value as a human being,
regardless of those externalcircumstances.
Speaker 1 (18:42):
It's like we're
looking for validation in all
the wrong places.
Yes, when the most importantsource of validation is already
within us.
Speaker 2 (18:49):
Precisely, and this
prompt encourages us to shift
our focus inward.
Yeah, I like that Cultivatingself-love and acceptance as the
foundation for genuineself-worth.
Speaker 1 (19:00):
It's about
recognizing your own worthiness
Exactly.
There's a prompt in thereleasing the past section that
also talks about this idea.
Speaker 2 (19:09):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (19:09):
Of internal
validation.
Speaker 2 (19:11):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (19:11):
It asks what does it
feel like to let go of the past,
and encourages you to thinkabout what emotional freedom
would look and feel like.
Speaker 2 (19:22):
I love that prompt.
It's an invitation to imagine afuture where you're no longer
weighed down by the past.
Speaker 1 (19:28):
Yeah, it's like, what
would that feel like for you?
Speaker 2 (19:31):
Hmm, that's a great
question.
What would it feel like for you?
Speaker 1 (19:35):
I think for me it
would be like a sense of
lightness, like I'm finally freeto be myself.
Speaker 2 (19:40):
Yeah, a sense of
liberation.
Speaker 1 (19:42):
Without those old
burdens holding me back.
Speaker 2 (19:44):
That's beautiful.
Yeah, and remember, it's ajourney.
Speaker 1 (19:48):
Right.
Speaker 2 (19:48):
Not a destination.
Mm-hmm, there will be timeswhen those old patterns
resurface, yeah, but withpractice you'll get better at
recognizing them.
Speaker 1 (19:57):
Yeah, and choosing a
different path.
Speaker 2 (19:59):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (20:00):
I also really like
the prompt in the Embracing Hope
for the Future section thatasks how will you celebrate your
progress as you continue toheal?
Speaker 2 (20:08):
Oh, I love that one.
Speaker 1 (20:10):
It encourages you to
think about the milestones, big
or small, that will remind youhow far you've come.
Speaker 2 (20:16):
It is so important to
acknowledge and celebrate those
moments of growth and healing.
Speaker 1 (20:21):
It's like we get so
focused on the destination that
we forget to enjoy the journey.
Speaker 2 (20:25):
Exactly this prompt
reminds us to pause, reflect and
celebrate those wins, no matterhow small.
It's like fuel for the journey.
Speaker 1 (20:34):
It is those little
celebrations.
Speaker 2 (20:36):
Yeah, reminding us
we're on the right track.
Speaker 1 (20:39):
Capable of achieving
our goals Exactly.
Speaking of staying on track,there's a prompt in the.
Rebuilding In the rebuildingself-worth section that I found
pretty interesting.
Speaker 2 (20:48):
What is it?
Speaker 1 (20:49):
It asks what
boundaries do you need to set to
protect your self-worth?
Speaker 2 (20:53):
Oh, that's a good one
.
Speaker 1 (20:54):
Encouraging you to
think about how setting
boundaries can reinforce yoursense of value.
Speaker 2 (20:59):
Boundaries are so
important.
Speaker 1 (21:00):
They are.
Speaker 2 (21:01):
But how do they
relate to self-worth?
Speaker 1 (21:03):
When you set
boundaries, you're basically
saying that your needs, yourfeelings, they matter.
You're communicating that youdeserve respect, right, and that
you're not going to toleratebehavior that diminishes your
sense of self.
Speaker 2 (21:18):
Yeah, it's like
you're drawing a line saying
this is what I will and will notaccept.
Speaker 1 (21:22):
Exactly, and when you
honor those boundaries, you
reinforce your own sense ofself-worth.
Speaker 2 (21:28):
You're sending a
message to yourself and others
that you value yourself and yourwell-being.
Speaker 1 (21:33):
Yeah, it's a powerful
act of self-respect.
Speaker 2 (21:35):
It is.
Speaker 1 (21:36):
There's another
prompt in the embracing hope for
the future section Okay.
It speaks to this idea ofcreating a life that's aligned
with your values and boundaries.
Oh, yeah, it asks what dreamsdo you want to pursue once
you've healed?
It's about recognizing that aswe heal, we become more capable
(21:57):
of pursuing our dreams andcreating a life that truly
reflects who we are.
Speaker 2 (22:00):
That's so inspiring.
Speaker 1 (22:01):
Yeah, isn't it?
Speaker 2 (22:19):
It reminds us that
healing isn't it Recognize that
you have something to offer theworld and that your healing
journey can empower you to sharethose gifts?
Speaker 1 (22:27):
Yeah, to share those
gifts with the world and fully
this whole conversation aboutreleasing the past and embracing
hope for the future.
Speaker 2 (22:34):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (22:34):
It reminds me of one
of the prompts from the
releasing the past section.
Speaker 2 (22:37):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (22:38):
That asks how would
your life change if you fully
let go of the past?
It invites you to consider whatmight be possible if you could
release those old hurts, thosegrudges, those regrets.
Speaker 2 (22:52):
It's like you know.
Imagine carrying around abackpack filled with rocks from
the past.
How much lighter and freerwould you feel?
Speaker 1 (23:00):
Yeah, it would be
amazing If you could finally set
that backpack down.
It's such a powerful image.
Speaker 2 (23:06):
It is.
Speaker 1 (23:06):
Letting go of the
past.
It's not about erasing it orpretending it didn't happen.
Speaker 2 (23:10):
Right.
Speaker 1 (23:10):
It's about
acknowledging its impact,
learning from it.
Speaker 2 (23:13):
Yes, and then
choosing to move forward without
letting it define you.
It's about recognizing that youhave the power to choose how
you want your past to shape yourpresent and your future.
Speaker 1 (23:25):
Right Taking control
of your story.
Speaker 2 (23:26):
Exactly Taking
ownership of your narrative.
Speaker 1 (23:29):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (23:29):
Creating a future
that aligns with your values,
your goals yeah, youraspirations.
Speaker 1 (23:36):
This reminds me of
one of the prompts from the
Embracing Hope for the Futuresection.
Oh yeah, that asks what doesinner peace look like for your
future self?
Speaker 2 (23:45):
Hmm, that's a good
one.
Speaker 1 (23:47):
It highlights the
connection between our present
and future.
It does yeah the choices wemake today, the thoughts we
cultivate, the actions we take,they all contribute to the kind
of future we're creating forourselves.
Speaker 2 (23:57):
Beautifully said.
It's like planting those seedsof peace in the present that
will blossom into a morepeaceful future.
Speaker 1 (24:06):
That's a great
analogy.
Speaker 2 (24:07):
Inner peace.
It's not something that justhappens to you.
It's something you activelycultivate.
Speaker 1 (24:12):
That's such an
empowering message.
Speaker 2 (24:14):
It is.
Speaker 1 (24:15):
Yeah, it means that
we have the power to shape our
own experience of peace.
Speaker 2 (24:19):
Yes, both in the
present and in the future.
Speaker 1 (24:22):
Exactly Okay, let's
quickly recap what we've covered
in this part In the present andin the future.
Exactly Okay, let's quicklyrecap what we've covered in this
part.
We've explored journal promptsthat encourage us to explore
forgiveness, rebuild self-worth,release the past and embrace
hope for the future.
We talked about self-compassionyes, setting boundaries and
celebrating our progress.
Speaker 2 (24:39):
And we highlighted
the connection between our inner
and outer worlds.
Speaker 1 (24:43):
Right how it's all
interconnected.
Speaker 2 (24:45):
Recognizing that the
choices we make in our thoughts,
actions and relationships allcontribute to our overall
well-being.
Speaker 1 (24:52):
It's a holistic
approach to healing.
It is, we have one more part togo.
Speaker 2 (24:55):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (24:56):
We'll be back soon to
wrap things up and explore some
final thoughts on how to makethe most of these journal
prompts and continue on thisjourney of healing and growth.
Speaker 2 (25:04):
Sounds good.
Speaker 1 (25:05):
We're back for the
final part of our deep dive.
Speaker 2 (25:07):
And we're still
exploring those self-healing
journal prompts 50 of them.
It's been a journey, hasn't itthinking about all these
different sides of healing?
Speaker 1 (25:15):
Yeah, so much to
unpack these prompts from Claire
Penrose's article.
They've given us a lot to thinkabout.
Speaker 2 (25:21):
They really have and
you know it's good to remember
these prompts, their startingpoint?
Speaker 1 (25:32):
Oh yeah, for sure.
The real magic happens when,when you take these prompts and
make them your own.
I like that.
It's like we've been given thistoolbox right, yeah.
Full of tools, and now it's upto each of us to figure out how
to use those tools in a way thatworks for us.
Speaker 2 (25:43):
Yeah, for our own
needs and goals Exactly.
Don't be afraid to like toadapt the prompts, reword them,
combine them, create new ones,whatever resonates with you.
Your experiences make thisprocess your own.
Speaker 1 (25:57):
So, as we wrap up,
any advice for our listeners,
how to approach these prompts,how to make the most of this
self-healing journey, be curious.
Speaker 2 (26:04):
Be kind to yourself.
There are no right answers, nowrong answers.
It's about exploring your innerworld gently.
With compassion it's like aconversation with yourself.
Speaker 1 (26:14):
Exactly and remember
healing takes time.
Be patient, Celebrate yourprogress.
Don't be afraid to revisit someprompts, maybe multiple times,
as you grow, as you change.
Speaker 2 (26:24):
It's a journey, not a
destination.
Absolutely, and don't feellimited to just writing.
Speaker 1 (26:29):
Bring in other
creative things, drawing
painting, collages, even mindmaps, whatever feels right.
I love that.
It's about finding what worksfor you, giving yourself
permission to be creative.
Speaker 2 (26:40):
Exactly, connect with
yourself authentically.
That's what matters.
Speaker 1 (26:44):
Any final thoughts
for our listeners as we close
out this deep dive.
Speaker 2 (26:48):
Trust the process.
Healing isn't always, you know,a street line.
There will be ups and downs,but even in the tough times,
remember you are capable,capable of healing, of growing,
of creating a life full of joy,meaning, purpose.
Speaker 1 (27:01):
Believe in your own
power to change, to transform.
Speaker 2 (27:05):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (27:05):
Well, that brings us
to the end of our deep dive into
the world of self-healing.
Journal prompts.
Speaker 2 (27:11):
It's been great
exploring this with you.
Speaker 1 (27:12):
And to our listeners
thank you for joining us.
Take these prompts, make themyour own and start your own
journey toward healing andwholeness.
Until next time, keep exploring, keep growing and keep
believing in the power of yourown inner wisdom.