January 18, 2025 • 16 mins
50 Journal Prompts about Love
Can love truly transform your life? Join us as we explore this enigmatic question, delving into the essence of love through 50 powerful journal prompts inspired by Lestallion's blog post. We begin our journey with self-love, where self-reflection becomes a tool for personal growth, encouraging us to embrace our unique qualities and nurture a newfound appreciation for ourselves. This foundation sets the stage for examining the dynamics of our relationships, highlighting the significance of gratitude, effort, and effective communication in fostering meaningful connections with family, friends, and romantic partners.
As our conversation unfolds, we broaden our perspective to ponder the various expressions of romantic love and the qualities we wish to cultivate in future relationships. The journey is not limited to just interpersonal relationships but extends to a love for life itself, urging us to find joy in the simple moments and reconnect with the natural world around us. Ultimately, we delve into love's profound ability to unite us all, urging a conscious choice of love over fear, and inviting listeners to continue exploring their own understanding of love’s transformative power. Whether you're looking to deepen your self-awareness or simply seeking inspiration, these prompts offer a roadmap to enriching your life with love in its many forms.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
All right.
So today we're diving intosomething pretty interesting.
Yeah 50 journal prompts, andthey're all about love.
Speaker 2 (00:07):
Nice.
Speaker 1 (00:08):
Yeah, so we're going to be taking a look at this blog
post from Lestallion.
Speaker 2 (00:13):
Oh.
Speaker 1 (00:13):
You know those beautiful journals they make.
This post is from December 21st2024.
Speaker 2 (00:20):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:20):
Now 50 prompts.
That's a lot.
Speaker 2 (00:22):
That's a lot to get through.
Speaker 1 (00:24):
Yeah, so we're not going to try to unpack all of
them.
Speaker 2 (00:26):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:26):
We're really just going to focus on the ones that
I think make us really thinkOkay and explore different types
of love.
Speaker 2 (00:32):
Mm-hmm.
Speaker 1 (00:32):
And then see how they can help us understand
ourselves better.
Speaker 2 (00:35):
I like that.
Yeah, so I mean, what'sinteresting to me is how the
source starts with self-love.
Okay, it's like they're sayingyou can't truly love others
until you like, understand andappreciate yourself.
Speaker 1 (00:47):
I see that.
Speaker 2 (00:47):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:48):
Like prompt number one.
It asks what are threequalities you love most about
yourself and how do they helpyou navigate the world?
It's not just about you knowwhat you like about yourself,
but how those qualities actuallyinfluence your life.
Your decisions actuallyinfluence your life.
Your decisions, even yourrelationships.
Speaker 2 (01:04):
Yeah, and then prompt number five goes into setting
boundaries.
Oh yeah, which is, you know, abig part of self-respect.
Speaker 1 (01:10):
Right.
Speaker 2 (01:10):
Recognizing your worth and needs, not being
afraid to protect them.
Speaker 1 (01:15):
Yeah, it's not selfish, it's healthy.
Definitely it's essential.
Speaker 2 (01:19):
Prompt number 10 really made me think.
Okay, it asks you to write alove letter to yourself.
Speaker 1 (01:24):
Wow.
Speaker 2 (01:25):
I mean, have you ever done that?
I have not.
It seems almost radical, yeah,but I can imagine it being a
really powerful way to practiceself-compassion.
Speaker 1 (01:36):
Absolutely Acceptance .
It forces you to acknowledgeyour own strengths and beauty
which can be hard to dosometimes, yeah definitely.
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:44):
So we're starting with this foundation of
self-love Right, but then,speaking of relationships, the
source dives into those next.
Speaker 1 (01:50):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (01:51):
And I noticed a recurring theme of gratitude.
Speaker 1 (01:55):
Okay, and effort.
You see it in prompts likenumber one, where you're
reflecting on a moment you feltdeeply loved.
Speaker 2 (02:01):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:02):
Or prompt number four , where you consider how acts of
service can actually strengthenyour bonds with others.
Speaker 2 (02:09):
It's about showing love.
Speaker 1 (02:10):
Yes, it's not just about feeling it, but showing it
Exactly.
Prompt number seven reallycaught my eye because it's all
about resolving conflict.
Speaker 2 (02:19):
Interesting.
Speaker 1 (02:20):
It seems like a lot of people just avoid conflict.
Speaker 2 (02:22):
They do.
Speaker 1 (02:22):
But the prompt suggests that you know, working
through disagreements, if doneconstructively, can actually
make relationships stronger 100%.
Speaker 2 (02:34):
It's about communication, understanding
different perspectives, findingsolutions together.
Speaker 1 (02:39):
And what's cool is that these prompts don't just
focus on romantic relationship.
They talk about friends, family, all the different connections
in our lives.
Speaker 2 (02:44):
Relationship Right.
They talk about friends.
Speaker 1 (02:45):
Yeah, family, all the different connections in our
lives.
Speaker 2 (02:47):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (02:47):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (02:48):
It's very inclusive.
Speaker 1 (02:49):
Okay, now let's talk about romantic love.
Speaker 2 (02:52):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (02:54):
Lestallion definitely uses some pretty flowery
language here, like Butterfly'smagical moments.
Speaker 2 (02:59):
Oh, which is interesting because they also
delve into the more practicalside of romantic relationships.
Speaker 1 (03:08):
Prompt number six, for example, asks how you and
your partner express lovedifferently.
Speaker 2 (03:11):
Oh, that's good.
Speaker 1 (03:11):
Yeah, I think that's really crucial for understanding
and navigating a long-termpartnership.
Speaker 2 (03:17):
Yeah, for sure.
Speaker 1 (03:17):
And then there's prompt number seven.
Okay, a letter to your futurepartner.
Ooh, that one really got methinking.
If you were writing that letterright now, what hopes and
dreams would you pour into it?
Speaker 2 (03:30):
That's a great question.
It's a beautiful way to imaginethe kind of love you want to
build, the qualities you valueand the journey you hope to
share.
It encourages intentionalityand self-awareness.
Speaker 1 (03:41):
I love that.
From there, the prompts kind ofbroaden out even further,
talking about a love for life ingeneral.
Okay, what struck you aboutthis section?
Speaker 2 (03:50):
Well, there's a clear connection between love for
life and gratitude.
Several prompts encourage youto appreciate the simple things,
express thankfulness and, youknow, find beauty in those
everyday moments.
Speaker 1 (04:03):
Like prompt number three, which asks about a place
in nature that fills you with asense of love and awe.
Speaker 2 (04:09):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (04:10):
Close your eyes for a second and picture your place.
You feel it.
It's amazing how these problemscan evoke such powerful
emotions.
Speaker 2 (04:19):
It really is.
It's about recognizing thatinterconnectedness of everything
, finding joy in the simple actof existence, appreciating the
beauty of the world around us.
It's a love that transcendsindividual relationships and
encompasses something muchlarger.
Speaker 1 (04:36):
All right, let's move into the final section of
prompts, which the source callsloves depths.
Speaker 2 (04:43):
Ooh, loves depths.
This is where things get reallyintrospective, right, right.
Speaker 1 (04:47):
Prompt number one, for example, asks about a time
you chose love over fear.
Wow, that's a choice that canfundamentally shift your
perspective, yeah, and impactyour actions.
Speaker 2 (04:56):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (04:58):
And then prompt number eight really struck me.
Speaker 2 (05:00):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (05:00):
It's about how love connects us all.
Oh, wow it's this idea thatwe're all part of something
bigger.
Speaker 2 (05:06):
Right.
Speaker 1 (05:07):
That love transcends individual experiences and
creates a sense of sharedhumanity.
Speaker 2 (05:13):
That's powerful.
Speaker 1 (05:14):
Yeah.
It highlights the universalityof love, its ability to bridge
divides and create a sense ofbelonging.
Lestallion also emphasizeslove's power to heal, to inspire
, change Right and to make usbetter versions of ourselves.
Speaker 2 (05:30):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:31):
It's not just a feel good emotion.
No, it's a force that canreally shape our lives and the
world around us.
Speaker 2 (05:36):
That's true.
Speaker 1 (05:37):
So what we've seen so far is that journaling about
love in all its many forms RightSelf-love, romantic love, love
for life.
Speaker 2 (05:46):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:47):
And then exploring the depths of love can be
incredibly insightful.
Speaker 2 (05:50):
It can be.
Speaker 1 (05:51):
It encourages us to think about love in ways we
might not have considered before.
Speaker 2 (05:55):
Definitely.
Speaker 1 (05:55):
Yeah, and we've only just scratched the surface.
Speaker 2 (05:57):
Mine.
Speaker 1 (05:58):
There's so much more to explore in these 50 prompts.
Speaker 2 (06:00):
There is.
Speaker 1 (06:01):
I can't wait to keep going.
Speaker 2 (06:05):
Me too.
Yeah, welcome back to our deepdive into Lestallion's 50
journal prompts All about love.
Speaker 1 (06:09):
All about love.
We're talking about love forlife.
Speaker 2 (06:11):
Love for life.
Speaker 1 (06:12):
And it's really cool how they encourage us to
appreciate the present momentmore deeply.
Speaker 2 (06:17):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:18):
I'm thinking of prompt number two.
Speaker 2 (06:19):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (06:20):
It asks about those little things in your daily
routine that bring you joy.
Speaker 2 (06:25):
Right.
Speaker 1 (06:26):
It's so easy to overlook those small moments.
Speaker 2 (06:28):
Yeah, you just go through the motions, you don't
really think about it.
Speaker 1 (06:31):
But they can make a big difference.
Speaker 2 (06:32):
They really care and how you feel yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:35):
And problem number five invites us to relive a
memory.
Speaker 2 (06:38):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (06:38):
Where we felt surrounded by love.
Oh that's nice.
Yeah, it's like creating amental snapshot of that feeling.
Yeah, so you can revisit it.
Speaker 2 (06:47):
Exactly Whenever you need to.
I love that.
Yeah, like a little boost.
Speaker 1 (06:51):
And then prompt number seven asks us to consider
the beauty we see in the peoplein the world around us.
Speaker 2 (06:59):
That's a good one.
Speaker 1 (07:00):
It's like a reminder to actively look for and
appreciate the good things evenwhen things are tough.
Speaker 2 (07:05):
Even when things are tough.
Speaker 1 (07:07):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:07):
It's about shifting your perspective.
Speaker 1 (07:10):
It is.
Speaker 2 (07:11):
Choosing to focus on the positive rather than getting
bogged down by the negative,exactly which is easy to do.
Speaker 1 (07:17):
It's so easy to do.
Speaker 2 (07:18):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:18):
And what's interesting is how these prompts
connect that love for life witha sense of purpose, right and
meaning.
You see that in prompt numberfour.
Speaker 2 (07:28):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (07:29):
Which asks about an activity or a passion that makes
you feel connected to somethingbigger, right Than yourself.
Speaker 2 (07:35):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:36):
It could be a hobby, a volunteer activity, anything
that brings you a sense offulfillment and connection.
I like that.
Yeah, a good activity.
Speaker 2 (07:41):
Anything that brings you a sense of fulfillment and
connection.
I like that.
Speaker 1 (07:42):
Yeah, that's a good one.
It reminds us that we all havethese unique gifts.
Speaker 2 (07:46):
Yes, we do, and talents to share with the world.
Speaker 1 (07:50):
And then prompt number 10 takes it a step
further.
Okay, asking how you bring loveinto the world.
Speaker 2 (07:58):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (07:58):
Through your actions.
I see it's about recognizingthat love isn't just this
passive feeling, right, but it'san active force yeah that can
shape the world around us I likethat, yeah, very powerful now
the final section of prompts.
Okay, discovering love's depthsdiscovering love's depths this
is where things get reallyintrospective all right, I'm
(08:19):
ready I'm curious to hear whatyou found most impactful here
well, prompt number one asksabout a time.
Speaker 2 (08:25):
you chose love over fear, and I think that's a big
one.
Speaker 1 (08:29):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (08:29):
It suggests that love can be a catalyst for personal
growth, right Even when itrequires courage and
vulnerability.
Speaker 1 (08:36):
It's about recognizing that sometimes the
most loving choice is also themost challenging.
Speaker 2 (08:41):
It can be yeah, for sure.
Speaker 1 (08:43):
And prop number two invites us to reflect on the
ways love has taught us aboutourselves.
Speaker 2 (08:49):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 1 (08:50):
It's like love is a mirror reflecting back our
strengths, our weaknesses and,ultimately, our true selves.
Speaker 2 (08:56):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (08:57):
That's such a powerful image.
Speaker 2 (08:58):
It is, yeah.
Love is a mirror.
Speaker 1 (09:00):
And then prop number three asks us to share something
surprising we've learned.
Speaker 2 (09:05):
Okay, about love.
Speaker 1 (09:07):
It reminds us that love is constantly evolving
Right, challenging ourassumptions.
Speaker 2 (09:12):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:12):
And teaching us new things.
Speaker 2 (09:14):
It's true.
Speaker 1 (09:14):
Love is full of surprises.
It is, isn't it?
Yeah, it can show up inunexpected places.
Take us on these unexpectedjourneys, yeah, and sometimes it
can even lead to healing yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:21):
It can show up in unexpected places.
Speaker 1 (09:22):
It can take us on these unexpected journeys, yeah,
and sometimes it can even leadto healing yeah.
That's what prompt number fiveexplores.
Speaker 2 (09:27):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (09:28):
A moment when love helped you heal from something
painful.
Speaker 2 (09:31):
That's nice.
Speaker 1 (09:32):
Whether it's a physical wound, Right.
An emotional scar.
Speaker 2 (09:34):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:35):
Or a broken heart.
Speaker 2 (09:36):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:37):
Love has this incredible ability.
It does to mend and restore.
Speaker 2 (09:41):
It's true.
Speaker 1 (09:43):
And it's not just about romantic love.
Speaker 2 (09:45):
Right.
Speaker 1 (09:45):
Prop number nine talks about the unconditional
love we've received in our life.
Yeah, which could be fromanyone, right?
Family, friends, even pets.
Speaker 2 (09:53):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:53):
It's about recognizing that deep sense of
love.
Speaker 2 (09:57):
Right.
Speaker 1 (09:57):
And acceptance that nourishes our soul.
Speaker 2 (10:00):
Unconditional love can be so empowering.
Yeah, it gives us the courageto be ourselves, to take risks,
to know that we are loved nomatter what.
Speaker 1 (10:09):
And that kind of love can inspire us.
Speaker 2 (10:11):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:12):
To create positive change.
Speaker 2 (10:14):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:14):
In the world.
Speaker 2 (10:15):
I agree.
Speaker 1 (10:16):
Problem number 10 really emphasizes that idea.
Okay, it asks about a time yourealized the power of love to
make a difference.
Speaker 2 (10:26):
Right.
Speaker 1 (10:26):
It's about recognizing that love isn't just
a personal experience.
Speaker 2 (10:29):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:30):
It has the power to impact communities and even
global issues.
I think that's so important itis these prompts really
challenge us to think about loveon this deeper level?
Speaker 2 (10:41):
Yes, they do.
Speaker 1 (10:42):
To see its potential to transform not just our own
lives but the world around us.
Speaker 2 (10:46):
They encourage us to be more mindful, more
appreciative, more intentionalin our approach to love.
Speaker 1 (10:53):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (10:54):
And they remind us that love is not just a feeling,
but a choice, an action, aforce that can truly make a
difference.
Speaker 1 (11:02):
I'm ready to dive into the final part of these
prompts.
Speaker 2 (11:04):
Me too, are you?
Let's go.
Speaker 1 (11:06):
All right, so we're back for the final part.
Speaker 2 (11:09):
Final, more deep dive yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:10):
Into these 50 journal prompts, all about love.
And it's amazing how muchground we've covered.
You know from self-love.
Speaker 2 (11:19):
I know it's a lot.
Speaker 1 (11:20):
To romantic partnerships.
Speaker 2 (11:22):
Right To a love for life itself.
It's amazing how it's allconnected.
Speaker 1 (11:25):
And now we're going even deeper.
Speaker 2 (11:26):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (11:27):
Exploring what Lestallion calls love's depths.
Speaker 2 (11:30):
Ooh, love's depths.
Yeah, I like that.
Speaker 1 (11:33):
I'm particularly drawn to prompt number six in
this section.
Speaker 2 (11:36):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (11:37):
It asks us to describe what love looks like in
its simplest form.
Oh wow, it's a beautifulinvitation to kind of strip away
all the complications.
Speaker 2 (11:45):
Right.
Speaker 1 (11:46):
And just focus on the essence of love.
Speaker 2 (11:47):
Yeah, just get to the heart of it.
Speaker 1 (11:49):
Yeah, it makes me think about those small everyday
acts of kindness and connection.
Right, a genuine smile.
Speaker 2 (11:56):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:56):
A helping hand, a listening ear.
Speaker 2 (11:59):
Uh-huh.
Speaker 1 (12:00):
You know those seemingly insignificant moments.
Speaker 2 (12:03):
Right.
Speaker 1 (12:03):
Can actually be these really profound expressions of
love.
Speaker 2 (12:06):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (12:07):
Yeah, and then problem number seven reminds us
that love isn't always easy.
Speaker 2 (12:11):
No, it's not.
Speaker 1 (12:12):
Or comfortable.
Speaker 2 (12:13):
Nope.
Speaker 1 (12:15):
It asks us to reflect on a time when love required
courage.
Speaker 2 (12:19):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 1 (12:20):
Sometimes choosing love means stepping outside of
our comfort zones.
Speaker 2 (12:24):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (12:25):
Facing our fears or standing up for what we believe
in, even when it's difficult.
Speaker 2 (12:29):
It can be really hard .
Speaker 1 (12:30):
It can be really hard .
Yeah, I think that's where realgrowth happens.
Speaker 2 (12:33):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (12:34):
When we push ourselves beyond our limits.
Speaker 2 (12:36):
Right.
Speaker 1 (12:36):
And choose love, even when it's hard.
Speaker 2 (12:38):
I agree.
Speaker 1 (12:39):
Speaking of pushing boundaries, prompt number eight
asks us to consider how loveconnects us all.
Speaker 2 (12:45):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (12:45):
It's this beautiful idea that, despite our
differences, we're all part ofsomething larger, united by this
common thread of love.
Speaker 2 (12:53):
A common thread of love.
Speaker 1 (12:56):
I like that.
It's about recognizing ourshared humanity.
Speaker 2 (13:00):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (13:00):
Fostering empathy and seeing beyond the things that
divide us.
Speaker 2 (13:05):
Yeah, that's so important, it's a powerful
antidote to the isolation.
Right.
Speaker 1 (13:09):
And the polarization.
Speaker 2 (13:10):
The division.
Speaker 1 (13:11):
That we often see in the world.
Speaker 2 (13:12):
Yeah, we see it everywhere.
Speaker 1 (13:13):
And it's not just about feeling connected to other
people.
Right Prop number nine invitesus to reflect on the
unconditional love we'vereceived in our lives.
It could be from family,friends, mentors, even our pets.
Speaker 2 (13:27):
Our furry friends.
Speaker 1 (13:29):
It's about recognizing those sources of
unwavering support andacceptance that nourish our
vessels.
Speaker 2 (13:36):
It's so important to have that foundation.
Speaker 1 (13:39):
That kind of love is incredibly empowering.
It is.
It gives us the freedom to beourselves.
Speaker 2 (13:44):
Right.
Speaker 1 (13:44):
To make mistakes.
Speaker 2 (13:45):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (13:45):
To know that we're loved no matter what.
Speaker 2 (13:47):
Untraditionally.
Speaker 1 (13:48):
And it inspires us to extend that same unconditional
love to others.
Back out into the world, whichbrings us to the final prompt in
this section.
Speaker 2 (13:57):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (13:58):
And perhaps the most powerful one of all.
Speaker 2 (13:59):
Right.
Speaker 1 (14:00):
It asks us to think about a time we realized the
power of love to create change.
Speaker 2 (14:07):
Wow.
Speaker 1 (14:08):
It's about recognizing that love isn't just
this personal experience.
Speaker 2 (14:12):
Right.
Speaker 1 (14:12):
But it's a force that can ripple outwards.
Speaker 2 (14:15):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (14:16):
And make a real difference in the world.
Speaker 2 (14:17):
I love that Right.
These prompts have given us alot to think about.
Speaker 1 (14:20):
They have.
Speaker 2 (14:21):
Haven't they.
Speaker 1 (14:22):
They've encouraged us to explore the many dimensions
of love, right To appreciate itscomplexities.
Speaker 2 (14:28):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (14:29):
And to recognize its incredible power.
Speaker 2 (14:31):
Uh-huh.
Speaker 1 (14:32):
To transform our lives and the world around us.
Speaker 2 (14:34):
I feel very transformed.
Speaker 1 (14:36):
Me too.
Speaker 2 (14:36):
Yeah, it's been a journey.
Speaker 1 (14:37):
They've reminded us that love is more than just a
feeling.
Speaker 2 (14:40):
Right.
Speaker 1 (14:40):
It's a choice we make every day.
Speaker 2 (14:42):
We can choose love.
Speaker 1 (14:43):
Yeah, it's a choice to be kind, to be compassionate
to be forgiving, to becourageous and to be connected.
Speaker 2 (14:51):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (14:51):
So, as we wrap up this deep dive, I want to leave
you with one final thought.
Speaker 2 (14:56):
Okay, I'm ready.
Speaker 1 (14:57):
What if we all committed to making love the
guiding principle?
Speaker 2 (15:05):
in our lives.
Speaker 1 (15:06):
How would that change our interactions with others?
Speaker 2 (15:08):
That's a good question.
How?
Speaker 1 (15:10):
would it shape our decisions?
Yeah, how would it impact theworld around us?
Speaker 2 (15:14):
I don't know.
That's a big question.
Speaker 1 (15:16):
It's a big question.
Speaker 2 (15:17):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (15:17):
That's something to think about.
Speaker 2 (15:20):
I'm a journal about that one Me too.
Speaker 1 (15:21):
So, as you continue your own journaling journey
inspired by these prompts fromLestallion, Right.
Remember that love is not justa noun.
Okay, it's a verb.
Speaker 2 (15:30):
It's an action.
Speaker 1 (15:31):
It's something we do, something we embody, something
we create.
Speaker 2 (15:35):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (15:36):
And the more we practice love.
Speaker 2 (15:37):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (15:38):
In all its forms, the more we contribute to a world
filled with kindness.
Speaker 2 (15:42):
Right.
Speaker 1 (15:42):
Compassion and connection.
Speaker 2 (15:44):
That's the world I want to live in Me too, okay.
Speaker 1 (15:46):
Thank you for joining us on this deep dive into the
world of love.
It's been fun we hope you foundit insightful, inspiring.
Speaker 2 (15:52):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (15:53):
And maybe even a little bit.
All right.
So today we're diving intosomething pretty interesting.
Yeah 50 journal prompts, andthey're all about love.
Speaker 2 (00:07):
Nice.
Speaker 1 (00:08):
Yeah, so we're going to be taking a look at this blog
post from Lestallion.
Speaker 2 (00:13):
Oh.
Speaker 1 (00:13):
You know those beautiful journals they make.
This post is from December 21st2024.
Speaker 2 (00:20):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:20):
Now 50 prompts.
That's a lot.
Speaker 2 (00:22):
That's a lot to get through.
Speaker 1 (00:24):
Yeah, so we're not going to try to unpack all of
them.
Speaker 2 (00:26):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:26):
We're really just going to focus on the ones that
I think make us really thinkOkay and explore different types
of love.
Speaker 2 (00:32):
Mm-hmm.
Speaker 1 (00:32):
And then see how they can help us understand
ourselves better.
Speaker 2 (00:35):
I like that.
Yeah, so I mean, what'sinteresting to me is how the
source starts with self-love.
Okay, it's like they're sayingyou can't truly love others
until you like, understand andappreciate yourself.
Speaker 1 (00:47):
I see that.
Speaker 2 (00:47):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:48):
Like prompt number one.
It asks what are threequalities you love most about
yourself and how do they helpyou navigate the world?
It's not just about you knowwhat you like about yourself,
but how those qualities actuallyinfluence your life.
Your decisions actuallyinfluence your life.
Your decisions, even yourrelationships.
Speaker 2 (01:04):
Yeah, and then prompt number five goes into setting
boundaries.
Oh yeah, which is, you know, abig part of self-respect.
Speaker 1 (01:10):
Right.
Speaker 2 (01:10):
Recognizing your worth and needs, not being
afraid to protect them.
Speaker 1 (01:15):
Yeah, it's not selfish, it's healthy.
Definitely it's essential.
Speaker 2 (01:19):
Prompt number 10 really made me think.
Okay, it asks you to write alove letter to yourself.
Speaker 1 (01:24):
Wow.
Speaker 2 (01:25):
I mean, have you ever done that?
I have not.
It seems almost radical, yeah,but I can imagine it being a
really powerful way to practiceself-compassion.
Speaker 1 (01:36):
Absolutely Acceptance .
It forces you to acknowledgeyour own strengths and beauty
which can be hard to dosometimes, yeah definitely.
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:44):
So we're starting with this foundation of
self-love Right, but then,speaking of relationships, the
source dives into those next.
Speaker 1 (01:50):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (01:51):
And I noticed a recurring theme of gratitude.
Speaker 1 (01:55):
Okay, and effort.
You see it in prompts likenumber one, where you're
reflecting on a moment you feltdeeply loved.
Speaker 2 (02:01):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:02):
Or prompt number four , where you consider how acts of
service can actually strengthenyour bonds with others.
Speaker 2 (02:09):
It's about showing love.
Speaker 1 (02:10):
Yes, it's not just about feeling it, but showing it
Exactly.
Prompt number seven reallycaught my eye because it's all
about resolving conflict.
Speaker 2 (02:19):
Interesting.
Speaker 1 (02:20):
It seems like a lot of people just avoid conflict.
Speaker 2 (02:22):
They do.
Speaker 1 (02:22):
But the prompt suggests that you know, working
through disagreements, if doneconstructively, can actually
make relationships stronger 100%.
Speaker 2 (02:34):
It's about communication, understanding
different perspectives, findingsolutions together.
Speaker 1 (02:39):
And what's cool is that these prompts don't just
focus on romantic relationship.
They talk about friends, family, all the different connections
in our lives.
Speaker 2 (02:44):
Relationship Right.
They talk about friends.
Speaker 1 (02:45):
Yeah, family, all the different connections in our
lives.
Speaker 2 (02:47):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (02:47):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (02:48):
It's very inclusive.
Speaker 1 (02:49):
Okay, now let's talk about romantic love.
Speaker 2 (02:52):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (02:54):
Lestallion definitely uses some pretty flowery
language here, like Butterfly'smagical moments.
Speaker 2 (02:59):
Oh, which is interesting because they also
delve into the more practicalside of romantic relationships.
Speaker 1 (03:08):
Prompt number six, for example, asks how you and
your partner express lovedifferently.
Speaker 2 (03:11):
Oh, that's good.
Speaker 1 (03:11):
Yeah, I think that's really crucial for understanding
and navigating a long-termpartnership.
Speaker 2 (03:17):
Yeah, for sure.
Speaker 1 (03:17):
And then there's prompt number seven.
Okay, a letter to your futurepartner.
Ooh, that one really got methinking.
If you were writing that letterright now, what hopes and
dreams would you pour into it?
Speaker 2 (03:30):
That's a great question.
It's a beautiful way to imaginethe kind of love you want to
build, the qualities you valueand the journey you hope to
share.
It encourages intentionalityand self-awareness.
Speaker 1 (03:41):
I love that.
From there, the prompts kind ofbroaden out even further,
talking about a love for life ingeneral.
Okay, what struck you aboutthis section?
Speaker 2 (03:50):
Well, there's a clear connection between love for
life and gratitude.
Several prompts encourage youto appreciate the simple things,
express thankfulness and, youknow, find beauty in those
everyday moments.
Speaker 1 (04:03):
Like prompt number three, which asks about a place
in nature that fills you with asense of love and awe.
Speaker 2 (04:09):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (04:10):
Close your eyes for a second and picture your place.
You feel it.
It's amazing how these problemscan evoke such powerful
emotions.
Speaker 2 (04:19):
It really is.
It's about recognizing thatinterconnectedness of everything
, finding joy in the simple actof existence, appreciating the
beauty of the world around us.
It's a love that transcendsindividual relationships and
encompasses something muchlarger.
Speaker 1 (04:36):
All right, let's move into the final section of
prompts, which the source callsloves depths.
Speaker 2 (04:43):
Ooh, loves depths.
This is where things get reallyintrospective, right, right.
Speaker 1 (04:47):
Prompt number one, for example, asks about a time
you chose love over fear.
Wow, that's a choice that canfundamentally shift your
perspective, yeah, and impactyour actions.
Speaker 2 (04:56):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (04:58):
And then prompt number eight really struck me.
Speaker 2 (05:00):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (05:00):
It's about how love connects us all.
Oh, wow it's this idea thatwe're all part of something
bigger.
Speaker 2 (05:06):
Right.
Speaker 1 (05:07):
That love transcends individual experiences and
creates a sense of sharedhumanity.
Speaker 2 (05:13):
That's powerful.
Speaker 1 (05:14):
Yeah.
It highlights the universalityof love, its ability to bridge
divides and create a sense ofbelonging.
Lestallion also emphasizeslove's power to heal, to inspire
, change Right and to make usbetter versions of ourselves.
Speaker 2 (05:30):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:31):
It's not just a feel good emotion.
No, it's a force that canreally shape our lives and the
world around us.
Speaker 2 (05:36):
That's true.
Speaker 1 (05:37):
So what we've seen so far is that journaling about
love in all its many forms RightSelf-love, romantic love, love
for life.
Speaker 2 (05:46):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:47):
And then exploring the depths of love can be
incredibly insightful.
Speaker 2 (05:50):
It can be.
Speaker 1 (05:51):
It encourages us to think about love in ways we
might not have considered before.
Speaker 2 (05:55):
Definitely.
Speaker 1 (05:55):
Yeah, and we've only just scratched the surface.
Speaker 2 (05:57):
Mine.
Speaker 1 (05:58):
There's so much more to explore in these 50 prompts.
Speaker 2 (06:00):
There is.
Speaker 1 (06:01):
I can't wait to keep going.
Speaker 2 (06:05):
Me too.
Yeah, welcome back to our deepdive into Lestallion's 50
journal prompts All about love.
Speaker 1 (06:09):
All about love.
We're talking about love forlife.
Speaker 2 (06:11):
Love for life.
Speaker 1 (06:12):
And it's really cool how they encourage us to
appreciate the present momentmore deeply.
Speaker 2 (06:17):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:18):
I'm thinking of prompt number two.
Speaker 2 (06:19):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (06:20):
It asks about those little things in your daily
routine that bring you joy.
Speaker 2 (06:25):
Right.
Speaker 1 (06:26):
It's so easy to overlook those small moments.
Speaker 2 (06:28):
Yeah, you just go through the motions, you don't
really think about it.
Speaker 1 (06:31):
But they can make a big difference.
Speaker 2 (06:32):
They really care and how you feel yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:35):
And problem number five invites us to relive a
memory.
Speaker 2 (06:38):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (06:38):
Where we felt surrounded by love.
Oh that's nice.
Yeah, it's like creating amental snapshot of that feeling.
Yeah, so you can revisit it.
Speaker 2 (06:47):
Exactly Whenever you need to.
I love that.
Yeah, like a little boost.
Speaker 1 (06:51):
And then prompt number seven asks us to consider
the beauty we see in the peoplein the world around us.
Speaker 2 (06:59):
That's a good one.
Speaker 1 (07:00):
It's like a reminder to actively look for and
appreciate the good things evenwhen things are tough.
Speaker 2 (07:05):
Even when things are tough.
Speaker 1 (07:07):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:07):
It's about shifting your perspective.
Speaker 1 (07:10):
It is.
Speaker 2 (07:11):
Choosing to focus on the positive rather than getting
bogged down by the negative,exactly which is easy to do.
Speaker 1 (07:17):
It's so easy to do.
Speaker 2 (07:18):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:18):
And what's interesting is how these prompts
connect that love for life witha sense of purpose, right and
meaning.
You see that in prompt numberfour.
Speaker 2 (07:28):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (07:29):
Which asks about an activity or a passion that makes
you feel connected to somethingbigger, right Than yourself.
Speaker 2 (07:35):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:36):
It could be a hobby, a volunteer activity, anything
that brings you a sense offulfillment and connection.
I like that.
Yeah, a good activity.
Speaker 2 (07:41):
Anything that brings you a sense of fulfillment and
connection.
I like that.
Speaker 1 (07:42):
Yeah, that's a good one.
It reminds us that we all havethese unique gifts.
Speaker 2 (07:46):
Yes, we do, and talents to share with the world.
Speaker 1 (07:50):
And then prompt number 10 takes it a step
further.
Okay, asking how you bring loveinto the world.
Speaker 2 (07:58):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (07:58):
Through your actions.
I see it's about recognizingthat love isn't just this
passive feeling, right, but it'san active force yeah that can
shape the world around us I likethat, yeah, very powerful now
the final section of prompts.
Okay, discovering love's depthsdiscovering love's depths this
is where things get reallyintrospective all right, I'm
(08:19):
ready I'm curious to hear whatyou found most impactful here
well, prompt number one asksabout a time.
Speaker 2 (08:25):
you chose love over fear, and I think that's a big
one.
Speaker 1 (08:29):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (08:29):
It suggests that love can be a catalyst for personal
growth, right Even when itrequires courage and
vulnerability.
Speaker 1 (08:36):
It's about recognizing that sometimes the
most loving choice is also themost challenging.
Speaker 2 (08:41):
It can be yeah, for sure.
Speaker 1 (08:43):
And prop number two invites us to reflect on the
ways love has taught us aboutourselves.
Speaker 2 (08:49):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 1 (08:50):
It's like love is a mirror reflecting back our
strengths, our weaknesses and,ultimately, our true selves.
Speaker 2 (08:56):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (08:57):
That's such a powerful image.
Speaker 2 (08:58):
It is, yeah.
Love is a mirror.
Speaker 1 (09:00):
And then prop number three asks us to share something
surprising we've learned.
Speaker 2 (09:05):
Okay, about love.
Speaker 1 (09:07):
It reminds us that love is constantly evolving
Right, challenging ourassumptions.
Speaker 2 (09:12):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:12):
And teaching us new things.
Speaker 2 (09:14):
It's true.
Speaker 1 (09:14):
Love is full of surprises.
It is, isn't it?
Yeah, it can show up inunexpected places.
Take us on these unexpectedjourneys, yeah, and sometimes it
can even lead to healing yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:21):
It can show up in unexpected places.
Speaker 1 (09:22):
It can take us on these unexpected journeys, yeah,
and sometimes it can even leadto healing yeah.
That's what prompt number fiveexplores.
Speaker 2 (09:27):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (09:28):
A moment when love helped you heal from something
painful.
Speaker 2 (09:31):
That's nice.
Speaker 1 (09:32):
Whether it's a physical wound, Right.
An emotional scar.
Speaker 2 (09:34):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:35):
Or a broken heart.
Speaker 2 (09:36):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:37):
Love has this incredible ability.
It does to mend and restore.
Speaker 2 (09:41):
It's true.
Speaker 1 (09:43):
And it's not just about romantic love.
Speaker 2 (09:45):
Right.
Speaker 1 (09:45):
Prop number nine talks about the unconditional
love we've received in our life.
Yeah, which could be fromanyone, right?
Family, friends, even pets.
Speaker 2 (09:53):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:53):
It's about recognizing that deep sense of
love.
Speaker 2 (09:57):
Right.
Speaker 1 (09:57):
And acceptance that nourishes our soul.
Speaker 2 (10:00):
Unconditional love can be so empowering.
Yeah, it gives us the courageto be ourselves, to take risks,
to know that we are loved nomatter what.
Speaker 1 (10:09):
And that kind of love can inspire us.
Speaker 2 (10:11):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:12):
To create positive change.
Speaker 2 (10:14):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:14):
In the world.
Speaker 2 (10:15):
I agree.
Speaker 1 (10:16):
Problem number 10 really emphasizes that idea.
Okay, it asks about a time yourealized the power of love to
make a difference.
Speaker 2 (10:26):
Right.
Speaker 1 (10:26):
It's about recognizing that love isn't just
a personal experience.
Speaker 2 (10:29):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:30):
It has the power to impact communities and even
global issues.
I think that's so important itis these prompts really
challenge us to think about loveon this deeper level?
Speaker 2 (10:41):
Yes, they do.
Speaker 1 (10:42):
To see its potential to transform not just our own
lives but the world around us.
Speaker 2 (10:46):
They encourage us to be more mindful, more
appreciative, more intentionalin our approach to love.
Speaker 1 (10:53):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (10:54):
And they remind us that love is not just a feeling,
but a choice, an action, aforce that can truly make a
difference.
Speaker 1 (11:02):
I'm ready to dive into the final part of these
prompts.
Speaker 2 (11:04):
Me too, are you?
Let's go.
Speaker 1 (11:06):
All right, so we're back for the final part.
Speaker 2 (11:09):
Final, more deep dive yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:10):
Into these 50 journal prompts, all about love.
And it's amazing how muchground we've covered.
You know from self-love.
Speaker 2 (11:19):
I know it's a lot.
Speaker 1 (11:20):
To romantic partnerships.
Speaker 2 (11:22):
Right To a love for life itself.
It's amazing how it's allconnected.
Speaker 1 (11:25):
And now we're going even deeper.
Speaker 2 (11:26):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (11:27):
Exploring what Lestallion calls love's depths.
Speaker 2 (11:30):
Ooh, love's depths.
Yeah, I like that.
Speaker 1 (11:33):
I'm particularly drawn to prompt number six in
this section.
Speaker 2 (11:36):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (11:37):
It asks us to describe what love looks like in
its simplest form.
Oh wow, it's a beautifulinvitation to kind of strip away
all the complications.
Speaker 2 (11:45):
Right.
Speaker 1 (11:46):
And just focus on the essence of love.
Speaker 2 (11:47):
Yeah, just get to the heart of it.
Speaker 1 (11:49):
Yeah, it makes me think about those small everyday
acts of kindness and connection.
Right, a genuine smile.
Speaker 2 (11:56):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:56):
A helping hand, a listening ear.
Speaker 2 (11:59):
Uh-huh.
Speaker 1 (12:00):
You know those seemingly insignificant moments.
Speaker 2 (12:03):
Right.
Speaker 1 (12:03):
Can actually be these really profound expressions of
love.
Speaker 2 (12:06):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (12:07):
Yeah, and then problem number seven reminds us
that love isn't always easy.
Speaker 2 (12:11):
No, it's not.
Speaker 1 (12:12):
Or comfortable.
Speaker 2 (12:13):
Nope.
Speaker 1 (12:15):
It asks us to reflect on a time when love required
courage.
Speaker 2 (12:19):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 1 (12:20):
Sometimes choosing love means stepping outside of
our comfort zones.
Speaker 2 (12:24):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (12:25):
Facing our fears or standing up for what we believe
in, even when it's difficult.
Speaker 2 (12:29):
It can be really hard .
Speaker 1 (12:30):
It can be really hard .
Yeah, I think that's where realgrowth happens.
Speaker 2 (12:33):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (12:34):
When we push ourselves beyond our limits.
Speaker 2 (12:36):
Right.
Speaker 1 (12:36):
And choose love, even when it's hard.
Speaker 2 (12:38):
I agree.
Speaker 1 (12:39):
Speaking of pushing boundaries, prompt number eight
asks us to consider how loveconnects us all.
Speaker 2 (12:45):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (12:45):
It's this beautiful idea that, despite our
differences, we're all part ofsomething larger, united by this
common thread of love.
Speaker 2 (12:53):
A common thread of love.
Speaker 1 (12:56):
I like that.
It's about recognizing ourshared humanity.
Speaker 2 (13:00):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (13:00):
Fostering empathy and seeing beyond the things that
divide us.
Speaker 2 (13:05):
Yeah, that's so important, it's a powerful
antidote to the isolation.
Right.
Speaker 1 (13:09):
And the polarization.
Speaker 2 (13:10):
The division.
Speaker 1 (13:11):
That we often see in the world.
Speaker 2 (13:12):
Yeah, we see it everywhere.
Speaker 1 (13:13):
And it's not just about feeling connected to other
people.
Right Prop number nine invitesus to reflect on the
unconditional love we'vereceived in our lives.
It could be from family,friends, mentors, even our pets.
Speaker 2 (13:27):
Our furry friends.
Speaker 1 (13:29):
It's about recognizing those sources of
unwavering support andacceptance that nourish our
vessels.
Speaker 2 (13:36):
It's so important to have that foundation.
Speaker 1 (13:39):
That kind of love is incredibly empowering.
It is.
It gives us the freedom to beourselves.
Speaker 2 (13:44):
Right.
Speaker 1 (13:44):
To make mistakes.
Speaker 2 (13:45):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (13:45):
To know that we're loved no matter what.
Speaker 2 (13:47):
Untraditionally.
Speaker 1 (13:48):
And it inspires us to extend that same unconditional
love to others.
Back out into the world, whichbrings us to the final prompt in
this section.
Speaker 2 (13:57):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (13:58):
And perhaps the most powerful one of all.
Speaker 2 (13:59):
Right.
Speaker 1 (14:00):
It asks us to think about a time we realized the
power of love to create change.
Speaker 2 (14:07):
Wow.
Speaker 1 (14:08):
It's about recognizing that love isn't just
this personal experience.
Speaker 2 (14:12):
Right.
Speaker 1 (14:12):
But it's a force that can ripple outwards.
Speaker 2 (14:15):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (14:16):
And make a real difference in the world.
Speaker 2 (14:17):
I love that Right.
These prompts have given us alot to think about.
Speaker 1 (14:20):
They have.
Speaker 2 (14:21):
Haven't they.
Speaker 1 (14:22):
They've encouraged us to explore the many dimensions
of love, right To appreciate itscomplexities.
Speaker 2 (14:28):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (14:29):
And to recognize its incredible power.
Speaker 2 (14:31):
Uh-huh.
Speaker 1 (14:32):
To transform our lives and the world around us.
Speaker 2 (14:34):
I feel very transformed.
Speaker 1 (14:36):
Me too.
Speaker 2 (14:36):
Yeah, it's been a journey.
Speaker 1 (14:37):
They've reminded us that love is more than just a
feeling.
Speaker 2 (14:40):
Right.
Speaker 1 (14:40):
It's a choice we make every day.
Speaker 2 (14:42):
We can choose love.
Speaker 1 (14:43):
Yeah, it's a choice to be kind, to be compassionate
to be forgiving, to becourageous and to be connected.
Speaker 2 (14:51):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (14:51):
So, as we wrap up this deep dive, I want to leave
you with one final thought.
Speaker 2 (14:56):
Okay, I'm ready.
Speaker 1 (14:57):
What if we all committed to making love the
guiding principle?
Speaker 2 (15:05):
in our lives.
Speaker 1 (15:06):
How would that change our interactions with others?
Speaker 2 (15:08):
That's a good question.
How?
Speaker 1 (15:10):
would it shape our decisions?
Yeah, how would it impact theworld around us?
Speaker 2 (15:14):
I don't know.
That's a big question.
Speaker 1 (15:16):
It's a big question.
Speaker 2 (15:17):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (15:17):
That's something to think about.
Speaker 2 (15:20):
I'm a journal about that one Me too.
Speaker 1 (15:21):
So, as you continue your own journaling journey
inspired by these prompts fromLestallion, Right.
Remember that love is not justa noun.
Okay, it's a verb.
Speaker 2 (15:30):
It's an action.
Speaker 1 (15:31):
It's something we do, something we embody, something
we create.
Speaker 2 (15:35):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (15:36):
And the more we practice love.
Speaker 2 (15:37):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (15:38):
In all its forms, the more we contribute to a world
filled with kindness.
Speaker 2 (15:42):
Right.
Speaker 1 (15:42):
Compassion and connection.
Speaker 2 (15:44):
That's the world I want to live in Me too, okay.
Speaker 1 (15:46):
Thank you for joining us on this deep dive into the
world of love.
It's been fun we hope you foundit insightful, inspiring.
Speaker 2 (15:52):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (15:53):
And maybe even a little bit.
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