December 3, 2024 • 19 mins
50 Visual Journal Prompts
Unlock the transformative power of visual journaling and learn how it can revolutionize your approach to self-exploration and emotional expression. Feeling overwhelmed with emotions or seeking to map out your future dreams? Visual journaling offers a creative sanctuary where artistic skill is irrelevant, and self-discovery takes the spotlight. In our latest episode, we promise you'll walk away with an arsenal of imaginative prompts and techniques that will help you translate your complex emotions and life goals onto paper, all while having some fun along the way.
Join us in an inspiring conversation that celebrates the therapeutic potential of creating your personal visual narratives. From capturing the essence of your emotions through vivid weather metaphors to mapping out personal qualities like creativity and growth with vibrant symbols, we cover it all. We encourage you to visualize your aspirations and reflect on past selves, transforming your inner thoughts into compelling visual stories. By the time you finish listening, you’ll feel empowered to embrace this introspective exercise, equipped with the tools to express your evolving self without the restraint of right or wrong. So grab your journal, unleash your imagination, and let's get started on this meaningful journey of self-expression.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome back everybody to another Deep Dive,
and today I'm excited for thisone.
Yeah, me too.
It's going to be fun.
Speaker 2 (00:06):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:09):
You guys sent in a bunch of stuff about visual
journal prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:12):
Yes.
And I think there were like 50of them 50 of them, so we're not
going to get to all 50.
No, no, no.
Speaker 1 (00:18):
But we can definitely explore this, and I'm excited
about it, me too, so, and I'mexcited about it.
Speaker 2 (00:22):
Me too, so I think it's going to be a really good
one.
Yeah, visual journaling issomething that I think a lot of
people kind of shy away from,because they think, oh yeah, oh,
I'm not an artist.
Speaker 1 (00:35):
I'm one of those people.
Speaker 2 (00:36):
Yeah, but it's really not about being an artist.
It's about expressing yourselfand getting your thoughts and
ideas out of your head and onthe paper, you know, in a way
that, yeah, you know, you don'thave to worry about making it
perfect or anything like thatright and their prompts, you
don't have to think about what.
Speaker 1 (00:52):
What to draw?
Speaker 2 (00:52):
yeah, you don't have to come up with the idea that's
the hard part that's the hardestpart so we've got that going
for us we've got the promptsalready.
Speaker 1 (01:00):
Yeah, all we got to do is just react to them and and
put something down on paper andhave fun.
Speaker 2 (01:05):
So how are these organized?
I mean, is it just like 50random prompts or is there some?
Speaker 1 (01:11):
No, they're actually broken down into these really
interesting categories, which Ithink is really helpful because
you can kind of focus yourexploration.
Ok so you've got exploringemotions, reflecting on your
past, dreaming about your future, exploring nature and exploring
your inner world.
Okay, so it's kind of like thiswhole journey of self-discovery
.
I like that Through visualjournaling?
Speaker 2 (01:32):
Yeah, Okay, so instead of us reading all 50.
Speaker 1 (01:36):
Yeah, why don't we?
Speaker 2 (01:42):
just kind of pick one from each category, yeah, and
kind of dive into how thosecould Right, how those could
work and how somebody mightapproach that particular prompt.
Exactly Okay.
Speaker 1 (01:47):
So why don't we start with emotions?
Speaker 2 (01:48):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (01:49):
Because I think that's something that everybody
can relate to.
Speaker 2 (01:52):
And one of the prompts is draw or sketch an
emotion you're feeling today.
Speaker 1 (01:58):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (01:59):
Now that sounds pick an emotion yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:00):
Just pick an emotion.
Speaker 2 (02:01):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (02:01):
But what if you're feeling like a mixture of
different emotions?
Speaker 2 (02:04):
Right.
What if you're feeling happyand sad at the same time?
Speaker 1 (02:07):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (02:08):
Excited and nervous.
Speaker 1 (02:09):
Yeah, or like angry, but also a little bit guilty
about being angry.
Speaker 2 (02:14):
You know.
Speaker 1 (02:14):
I mean it can get complex, and I think that's
where the real meat of thisexercise comes in.
Speaker 2 (02:20):
So how would you approach that?
Like if you're feeling multipleemotions at the same time?
Speaker 1 (02:24):
I think it's about trying to find a way to visually
represent that complexity.
Okay, so maybe you usedifferent colors to represent
the different emotions, or maybeyou use different shapes or
lines or textures.
Speaker 2 (02:40):
I am a very visual person and so like when I think
about joy, I see like brightyellows and oranges and like
swirling lines and stuff.
But anxiety to me looks likelike jagged edges.
Speaker 1 (02:53):
Yeah, right, yeah, so .
And so, how would?
Speaker 2 (02:56):
you combine those two things into one image.
Yeah, that's, that's thechallenge.
Speaker 1 (03:01):
That's interesting.
Yeah, like that.
Okay, all right.
So what about reflecting onyour past?
Speaker 2 (03:05):
Oh, okay.
Speaker 1 (03:06):
I haven't got there.
Speaker 2 (03:07):
Reflecting on your past.
There's a really powerfulprompt that I love.
Speaker 1 (03:11):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (03:11):
And it's illustrate your past self, showing how
you've changed over the years.
Speaker 1 (03:16):
Oh.
Speaker 2 (03:17):
And I think this one's really interesting because
it's not just about drawingwhat you looked like when you
were younger.
It's about capturing theessence of who you were okay and
how those experiences haveshaped who you are today okay.
Speaker 1 (03:31):
So yeah, I actually did try to do that one time,
uh-huh, and I got so caught upin trying to make it look
realistic I can see thathappening that it just became
like a chore.
Speaker 2 (03:43):
Right right.
Speaker 1 (03:44):
You know, and it wasn't fun.
Speaker 2 (03:45):
Yeah, I think that's a common pitfall.
I think we get so caught up intrying to make things perfect
especially when we're talkingabout art, yeah that we forget
that it's really about theprocess.
Speaker 1 (03:56):
Okay, so and the expression.
So what advice would you give?
To somebody like me who wantsto make it look perfect every
time.
Speaker 2 (04:03):
What if, instead of focusing on realism, you tried
using symbolism to representdifferent aspects of your past
self?
Speaker 1 (04:12):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (04:13):
So, for example, maybe you could draw a closed
book to symbolize a time whenyou were shy or hesitant to open
up to new experiences, and thenyou could draw an open book
overflowing with colors torepresent your current openness
and willingness to embrace newthings.
Speaker 1 (04:32):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (04:32):
You know.
So it's about finding thosevisual metaphor.
Okay, that really speak to thechanges you've gone through.
Speaker 1 (04:40):
I like that a lot better.
Yeah, that feels it's lessintimidating.
Yes, it's less intimidating,yeah, okay, what about dreaming
about your future?
Speaker 2 (04:49):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (04:50):
What kind of prompt do we have for that?
Speaker 2 (04:52):
For dreaming about your future.
One of the prompts that Ithought was really cool is to
create a map of your futureadventures.
Speaker 1 (04:59):
Oh.
Speaker 2 (04:59):
And this one, I think , is so fun.
That sounds fun Because it letsyou really get creative and
imaginative with your goals andaspirations.
Speaker 1 (05:10):
So it's not just a to-do list.
Speaker 2 (05:12):
No, it's not a to-do list.
It's a visual representation ofwhere you want to go and what
you want to experience.
Speaker 1 (05:18):
I can get behind that .
Speaker 2 (05:19):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:20):
Okay, so do you think it actually helps people
achieve their goals, or is itmore?
Speaker 2 (05:26):
That's a great question, just a fun activity I
think it can actually help,because when you create a visual
representation of your goals,it makes them feel more real and
more attainable and it alsohelps you to kind of stay
focused on them, because you'reconstantly reminded of them yeah
every time you look at your mapI like that.
So it's like.
It's like planting a seed inyour subconscious mind and then
(05:48):
watching it grow.
Speaker 1 (05:50):
I like that Okay.
Speaker 2 (05:51):
Yeah.
So we're not just expressingourselves expressing yourself
actually shaping our futureshaping your future.
Okay, I like it.
Yeah, Um all right, exploringnature.
Speaker 1 (06:00):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (06:01):
I'm sensing a theme here with all these.
Speaker 1 (06:03):
Yes, there's definitely a theme of self
discovery and personal growthrunning through all of these
prompts.
Speaker 2 (06:09):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (06:10):
So exploring nature.
Speaker 2 (06:11):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:12):
One of the prompts that I thought was really
beautiful is draw or paint ascene in nature that brings you
peace.
Oh, and I think this is such apowerful prompt because it
encourages you to really connectwith the natural world and to
find those places that make youfeel grounded and centered.
Speaker 2 (06:33):
I can already feel myself getting relaxed just
thinking about it.
Yeah, I mean.
Speaker 1 (06:37):
Nature has this amazing ability to soothe our
souls and to remind us of thebeauty and wonder that exists
all around us.
And there's like tons ofresearch.
Oh, absolutely that shows thatbeing in nature yes Is like.
Speaker 2 (06:52):
It reduces stress hormones.
Yeah, it boosts your mood, itimproves your cognitive function
.
I mean there are so manybenefits, wow, to spending time
in nature.
Speaker 1 (07:03):
I like that yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:04):
So incorporating that into your visual journaling
practice.
I think it's just a brilliantway to to enhance those benefits
.
Speaker 1 (07:12):
OK, yeah, all right, last one, exploring your inner
world.
Speaker 2 (07:17):
Ok, that sounds kind of this one's a little
mysterious, right yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:20):
And maybe even a little intimidating.
Speaker 2 (07:22):
It can be intimidating.
Yeah, yeah, because it's likewho am I really?
Speaker 1 (07:26):
Right, you know Right .
Speaker 2 (07:27):
What is my inner world?
Speaker 1 (07:28):
Yeah, where do you even start?
Speaker 2 (07:30):
Yeah, where do you even begin?
Speaker 1 (07:31):
With that.
Speaker 2 (07:31):
Right, so yeah.
One of the prompts that I thinkcan be really helpful OK For
this category is create a visualrepresentation of your inner
self.
Speaker 1 (07:42):
So, instead of drawing what I look like, I'm
drawing what I feel like.
Speaker 2 (07:46):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (07:47):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:47):
It's like a visual self-portrait.
Okay, but instead of focusingon your physical appearance.
Speaker 1 (07:55):
You're focusing on your inner landscape, okay, so
what would that look?
Speaker 2 (07:56):
like.
Well, think about the qualities, values and beliefs that make
you who you are.
What are your strengths, whatare your weaknesses, what are
your fears, what are your dreams, and then think about what
images or symbols come to mindwhen you think about those
things.
So, for example, if you valuecreativity, maybe you would draw
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a paintbrush a pair of handsreaching out to help someone you
know.
So it's about finding thosevisual metaphors that really
capture the essence of who youare on the inside.
Speaker 1 (08:41):
I've always been drawn to like images of trees
Like I, like their deep rootsand their ability to weather
storms.
Beautiful and they're justconstantly growing.
Speaker 2 (08:51):
Yes.
So, I love that.
Speaker 1 (08:54):
Maybe that's something I would explore with
this.
Speaker 2 (08:56):
Absolutely yeah.
I think that's a perfectexample of how you can use
visual metaphors.
Speaker 1 (09:01):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:01):
To represent your inner world.
Speaker 1 (09:03):
Okay, this is so fascinating.
Yeah, I'm starting to see howthese prompts can be so much
more Right Than just it's notjust about art.
Art it's about self-discovery.
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:13):
It's about personal growth.
Speaker 1 (09:15):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:15):
It's about healing.
Speaker 1 (09:16):
Yeah, I like it, yeah , okay, so what should we
explore next?
Speaker 2 (09:20):
Well, I think we should dive into the benefits of
visual journaling a little bitmore.
Speaker 1 (09:25):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (09:26):
Because there's a lot of research and anecdotal
evidence that suggests that thispractice can have some really
incredible effects on our mental, emotional and even physical
well-being.
Okay, this is getting good allright, so listeners stay tuned
keep with us we'll be right backokay, so we're back and ready
(09:48):
to dive a little bit deeper intothe benefits of visual
journaling yeah, because youknow it's easy to think like, oh
, it's just like a fun littlehobby right but.
I feel there's more to it.
Speaker 1 (10:01):
there's got more to be more to it than that.
Oh yeah, Right.
Speaker 2 (10:03):
Absolutely, and I think one of the key things to
remember is that, yeah, we spendso much time in our heads Right
trying to process our thoughtsand emotions with words.
Speaker 1 (10:13):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (10:13):
And sometimes words just aren't enough.
That's Sometimes we need adifferent language, a more
visual and intuitive way toconnect with ourselves.
Speaker 1 (10:21):
Yeah, I know like when I'm feeling stressed, yeah,
sometimes I'll just like doodleor something and that seems to
help.
Speaker 2 (10:27):
Right, and there's.
There's actually a growing bodyof research that shows that
expressive art therapies, likevisual journaling, can have
significant therapeutic benefits.
Speaker 1 (10:37):
Like what so?
Speaker 2 (10:37):
for example studies have shown that engaging in
creative activities can actuallyreduce cortisol levels.
Speaker 1 (10:43):
Cortisol.
Speaker 2 (10:44):
Which is the hormone associated with stress.
Speaker 1 (10:46):
Okay, so like when you're feeling stressed.
Speaker 2 (10:48):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:49):
And you do something creative, it can help reduce
that stress, exactly, wow, okay.
Speaker 2 (10:53):
Yeah, so it's not just about feeling better in the
moment, it's about actuallychanging your brain chemistry
for the better.
Speaker 1 (10:59):
That's pretty powerful.
Speaker 2 (11:01):
It is powerful.
Speaker 1 (11:01):
Okay, so are there other benefits too, or is it
mainly just like the stressreduction?
Speaker 2 (11:06):
Oh, there are tons of benefits.
Speaker 1 (11:08):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (11:08):
So there are studies that suggest that visual
journaling can enhance cognitivefunction, boost creativity and
improve problem solving skills.
Speaker 1 (11:19):
So it's like a workout.
Speaker 2 (11:20):
It's like a workout for your brain for your brain
and your emotions.
Okay, I like that.
Speaker 1 (11:23):
Yeah, and it's, and it's like a workout.
It's like a workout, it's foryour brain, for your brain and
your emotions.
Speaker 2 (11:25):
Okay, I like that.
Yeah, and it's like you'reunlocking this hidden potential
within yourself.
Speaker 1 (11:30):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (11:30):
You know you're tapping into this wellspring of
creativity and insight that youmight not even have known was
there.
Speaker 1 (11:37):
Okay, I'm convinced, like, how do we get people to do
this?
Speaker 2 (11:41):
Right.
Speaker 1 (11:41):
What advice would you give to somebody who's brand
new?
I?
Speaker 2 (11:44):
think the most important thing is to just start
.
Speaker 1 (11:47):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (11:48):
You know, don't overthink it.
Speaker 1 (11:50):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (11:50):
Don't worry about making it perfect.
Speaker 1 (11:52):
Right.
Speaker 2 (11:52):
Just choose a prompt that speaks to you, okay.
Speaker 1 (11:54):
Grab a notebook.
Speaker 2 (11:55):
Yeah, something to draw with and just let yourself
go.
Speaker 1 (11:58):
Easy enough.
Speaker 2 (11:58):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (12:00):
Okay, but what if they get stuck?
Speaker 2 (12:01):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (12:02):
I know.
Speaker 2 (12:02):
That's where the prompts come in handy.
Speaker 1 (12:04):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (12:04):
Because they give you a starting point.
Speaker 1 (12:06):
Go.
Speaker 2 (12:06):
You know they spark your creativity.
And remember, it's not aboutcreating a masterpiece.
Speaker 1 (12:11):
Right.
Speaker 2 (12:12):
It's about the process of exploring,
experimenting and expressingyourself authentically.
Speaker 1 (12:18):
Embrace the messiness .
Speaker 2 (12:19):
Embrace the messiness .
Yes.
Speaker 1 (12:21):
Okay, yeah.
Speaker 2 (12:25):
Any other tips for beginners, I would say create a
dedicated space for your visualjournaling practice.
Speaker 1 (12:31):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (12:31):
It doesn't have to be fancy, just a corner of your
desk Right, a cozy spot on thecouch, yeah, wherever you feel
comfortable, okay, and you canrelax and focus.
Speaker 1 (12:40):
So you're creating like a little sanctuary.
Speaker 2 (12:42):
Exactly, I like that.
Yeah, a little sanctuary foryour creative self, I like it.
And don't be afraid toexperiment with different
materials and techniques.
Oh yeah, you know you can usecolored pencils, markers, paint,
collage, found objects,whatever you have on hand.
Okay, the possibilities areendless.
Okay, and most importantly,have fun.
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Yes, allow yourself to play, tobe curious and to let your
imagination run wild.
Speaker 1 (13:08):
Yeah, sometimes we forget to do that.
Speaker 2 (13:10):
We do.
We take ourselves way tooseriously, so just have fun with
it.
Speaker 1 (13:13):
Yeah, okay.
So now I'm thinking about allthose prompts we talked about
before.
Right and how we can actuallyuse those.
Speaker 2 (13:18):
Yeah, let's dive back into those prompts and really
explore those benefits and whatthey can do for people.
Exactly Because, as we delvedeeper into the how of visual
journaling, we'll see how theseprompts can become powerful
tools for self-discovery andtransformation.
Speaker 1 (13:36):
Sounds good to me, let's do it All right.
So we talked about what it isand why we should do it.
Speaker 2 (13:41):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (13:42):
Now let's talk about how.
How do we actually use theseprompts to get those benefits?
Speaker 2 (13:47):
So let's go back to that first prompt, about drawing
an emotion that you're feelingtoday.
But instead of just drawing theemotion, what if you thought
about it as a weather pattern?
Oh, okay.
So, for example, if you'refeeling anxious, maybe you would
draw a stormy sky with darkclouds and jagged lightning
bolts.
I like that.
Or if you're feeling joyful,maybe you envision a bright,
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sunny day with warm rays ofsunshine spreading out in all
directions.
Speaker 1 (14:15):
That's a cool way to look at it.
Speaker 2 (14:16):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (14:17):
Because you know, when you think about anxiety it
does feel kind of stormy anddark.
Speaker 2 (14:22):
Right.
Speaker 1 (14:23):
And joy, is very bright and and warm yeah, okay
it's about tapping into thosephysical sensations that we
associate with differentemotions.
Yeah, okay, I like that allright.
Speaker 2 (14:34):
What about that prompt about illustrating your
past self?
Okay, remember you were sayingyou got stuck on trying to make
it look realistic yes so what if, instead of focusing on the
whole timeline of your life, youjust picked one specific memory
or turning point thatrepresents a significant shift?
Speaker 1 (14:53):
Like a before and after kind of thing.
Speaker 2 (14:54):
Exactly so what would that be for?
Speaker 1 (14:57):
you, I think for me it would probably be the day
that I decided to quit mycorporate job Wow and pursue
writing full time.
Speaker 2 (15:05):
That's huge.
Speaker 1 (15:07):
Yeah, I remember feeling terrified, but also
incredibly free.
Speaker 2 (15:12):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (15:13):
Like I was breaking out of a cage.
Speaker 2 (15:14):
Powerful imagery right there.
Speaker 1 (15:16):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (15:16):
So you could represent that cage.
Speaker 1 (15:18):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (15:18):
With harsh lines and dark colors.
Okay.
And then you could use brightercolors and flowing lines.
Speaker 1 (15:24):
Okay.
To I like it, the creative paththat you chose.
Speaker 2 (15:29):
Yeah, okay, I could do that.
Speaker 1 (15:30):
Yeah, and it's not just about drawing what you
remember, it's about drawingwhat you felt Right In that
moment.
Speaker 2 (15:36):
Okay, that makes sense.
Speaker 1 (15:37):
Okay, let's talk about the future now.
Okay, that prompt aboutcreating a map of your future
adventures.
Speaker 2 (15:44):
That one was fun, yeah, yeah.
Speaker 1 (15:52):
This is where you can really let your imagination run
wild.
Okay, think about the placesyou want to travel, the
experiences you want to have,the goals you want to achieve.
Speaker 2 (15:56):
Oh my gosh, my list is so long, I bet I don't even
know where I would start.
Speaker 1 (16:00):
We'll just start with one thing.
Speaker 2 (16:01):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (16:02):
What's one place you've always wanted to go.
Speaker 2 (16:05):
I mean honestly.
I've always wanted to see thepyramids in Egypt.
Speaker 1 (16:10):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 2 (16:10):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (16:11):
That's amazing yeah.
Speaker 2 (16:12):
So maybe I'll draw myself, like standing in front
of the pyramids.
Yes, you know feeling the aweand the wonder of it all.
Speaker 1 (16:18):
That's perfect.
Speaker 2 (16:19):
And you know, I can add in some writing goals too,
absolutely Like maybe some booksor a pen or something.
Yeah, and remember, your mapdoesn't have to be
geographically accurate.
Okay, you can use metaphors andsymbols to represent your
aspirations.
So, maybe a winding roadsymbolizes your journey of
personal growth.
Right or a mountain peakrepresents a challenging goal.
Speaker 1 (16:39):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (16:39):
That you're striving to reach.
Speaker 1 (16:41):
It's like a vision board.
Speaker 2 (16:42):
It's like a vision board, but more interactive
because you're actually creatingit.
Speaker 1 (16:47):
Right.
Speaker 2 (16:47):
With your own hands.
Speaker 1 (16:49):
Okay, I like that.
Speaker 2 (16:50):
Okay, let's move on to exploring nature.
Speaker 1 (16:52):
Right.
Speaker 2 (16:53):
That prompt about drawing a scene in nature that
brings you peace.
Speaker 1 (16:57):
That's a good one.
Speaker 2 (16:58):
Yeah, yeah.
What comes to mind for you whenyou think about peace?
Speaker 1 (17:04):
I'm thinking like a beach somewhere.
Speaker 2 (17:05):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (17:06):
With, like the ocean and the palm trees.
Beautiful, I love that this isvery calming.
Speaker 2 (17:11):
Yeah, and as you're drawing that scene, really try
to pay attention to the sensorydetails.
Okay, what colors do you see?
Speaker 1 (17:17):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (17:18):
What textures do you feel?
Yeah, what sounds do you hear?
You know, really immerseyourself in that experience.
Speaker 1 (17:24):
It's like a meditation, almost it is like a
meditation.
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (17:27):
And that's one of the beautiful things about visual
journaling is that it can be someditative and therapeutic.
Speaker 1 (17:33):
OK and last but not least, ok, exploring your inner
world.
Speaker 2 (17:37):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (17:38):
I'm still a little scared of this one.
Speaker 2 (17:39):
I know it can be intimidating, yeah, but remember
there's no right or wrong wayto do this.
Speaker 1 (17:44):
OK.
Speaker 2 (17:44):
Just start by thinking about the qualities,
values and beliefs that make youyou.
What images or symbols come tomind?
Speaker 1 (17:53):
when you think about those things.
Okay, well, you know I valuecreativity and curiosity and
connection beautiful and I'malso really drawn to the idea of
growth and transformation.
Okay, like a caterpillartransforming into a butterfly, I
love that, yeah so how couldyou represent those things
visually?
Speaker 2 (18:13):
Maybe you could represent creativity with
vibrant colors and swirlinglines.
Speaker 1 (18:18):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (18:19):
Curiosity with an open eye or a question mark.
Okay, connection withintertwined hands.
Speaker 1 (18:24):
Wow.
Speaker 2 (18:25):
Or a network of branches.
Speaker 1 (18:27):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (18:28):
And growth, with a butterfly emerging from its
cocoon.
Okay, I like that.
Speaker 1 (18:30):
Yeah, it's like I'm creating a visual emerging from
its cocoon.
Okay, I like that.
Yeah, it's like I'm creating avisual map of myself.
Speaker 2 (18:34):
Exactly.
Okay, I can do that, andremember, your inner world is
constantly evolving.
Speaker 1 (18:39):
That's true.
Speaker 2 (18:43):
So, don't be afraid to revisit this prompt over time
and see how your representationchanges.
Speaker 1 (18:45):
This has been so insightful.
Speaker 2 (18:47):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (18:47):
I feel like I have a whole new perspective on visual
journaling now.
Speaker 2 (18:51):
I'm so glad.
Speaker 1 (18:52):
Yeah, it's really cool.
Speaker 2 (18:53):
It's powerful stuff, it is yeah.
Speaker 1 (18:55):
So what's our takeaway message for the
listeners today?
Speaker 2 (18:59):
I would say just give it a try.
Yeah, pick a prompt that speaksto you.
Uh-huh, grab a notebook and seewhere it takes you.
Speaker 1 (19:05):
You never know what you might discover.
Speaker 2 (19:07):
Exactly you might.
Welcome back everybody to another Deep Dive,
and today I'm excited for thisone.
Yeah, me too.
It's going to be fun.
Speaker 2 (00:06):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:09):
You guys sent in a bunch of stuff about visual
journal prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:12):
Yes.
And I think there were like 50of them 50 of them, so we're not
going to get to all 50.
No, no, no.
Speaker 1 (00:18):
But we can definitely explore this, and I'm excited
about it, me too, so, and I'mexcited about it.
Speaker 2 (00:22):
Me too, so I think it's going to be a really good
one.
Yeah, visual journaling issomething that I think a lot of
people kind of shy away from,because they think, oh yeah, oh,
I'm not an artist.
Speaker 1 (00:35):
I'm one of those people.
Speaker 2 (00:36):
Yeah, but it's really not about being an artist.
It's about expressing yourselfand getting your thoughts and
ideas out of your head and onthe paper, you know, in a way
that, yeah, you know, you don'thave to worry about making it
perfect or anything like thatright and their prompts, you
don't have to think about what.
Speaker 1 (00:52):
What to draw?
Speaker 2 (00:52):
yeah, you don't have to come up with the idea that's
the hard part that's the hardestpart so we've got that going
for us we've got the promptsalready.
Speaker 1 (01:00):
Yeah, all we got to do is just react to them and and
put something down on paper andhave fun.
Speaker 2 (01:05):
So how are these organized?
I mean, is it just like 50random prompts or is there some?
Speaker 1 (01:11):
No, they're actually broken down into these really
interesting categories, which Ithink is really helpful because
you can kind of focus yourexploration.
Ok so you've got exploringemotions, reflecting on your
past, dreaming about your future, exploring nature and exploring
your inner world.
Okay, so it's kind of like thiswhole journey of self-discovery
.
I like that Through visualjournaling?
Speaker 2 (01:32):
Yeah, Okay, so instead of us reading all 50.
Speaker 1 (01:36):
Yeah, why don't we?
Speaker 2 (01:42):
just kind of pick one from each category, yeah, and
kind of dive into how thosecould Right, how those could
work and how somebody mightapproach that particular prompt.
Exactly Okay.
Speaker 1 (01:47):
So why don't we start with emotions?
Speaker 2 (01:48):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (01:49):
Because I think that's something that everybody
can relate to.
Speaker 2 (01:52):
And one of the prompts is draw or sketch an
emotion you're feeling today.
Speaker 1 (01:58):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (01:59):
Now that sounds pick an emotion yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:00):
Just pick an emotion.
Speaker 2 (02:01):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (02:01):
But what if you're feeling like a mixture of
different emotions?
Speaker 2 (02:04):
Right.
What if you're feeling happyand sad at the same time?
Speaker 1 (02:07):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (02:08):
Excited and nervous.
Speaker 1 (02:09):
Yeah, or like angry, but also a little bit guilty
about being angry.
Speaker 2 (02:14):
You know.
Speaker 1 (02:14):
I mean it can get complex, and I think that's
where the real meat of thisexercise comes in.
Speaker 2 (02:20):
So how would you approach that?
Like if you're feeling multipleemotions at the same time?
Speaker 1 (02:24):
I think it's about trying to find a way to visually
represent that complexity.
Okay, so maybe you usedifferent colors to represent
the different emotions, or maybeyou use different shapes or
lines or textures.
Speaker 2 (02:40):
I am a very visual person and so like when I think
about joy, I see like brightyellows and oranges and like
swirling lines and stuff.
But anxiety to me looks likelike jagged edges.
Speaker 1 (02:53):
Yeah, right, yeah, so .
And so, how would?
Speaker 2 (02:56):
you combine those two things into one image.
Yeah, that's, that's thechallenge.
Speaker 1 (03:01):
That's interesting.
Yeah, like that.
Okay, all right.
So what about reflecting onyour past?
Speaker 2 (03:05):
Oh, okay.
Speaker 1 (03:06):
I haven't got there.
Speaker 2 (03:07):
Reflecting on your past.
There's a really powerfulprompt that I love.
Speaker 1 (03:11):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (03:11):
And it's illustrate your past self, showing how
you've changed over the years.
Speaker 1 (03:16):
Oh.
Speaker 2 (03:17):
And I think this one's really interesting because
it's not just about drawingwhat you looked like when you
were younger.
It's about capturing theessence of who you were okay and
how those experiences haveshaped who you are today okay.
Speaker 1 (03:31):
So yeah, I actually did try to do that one time,
uh-huh, and I got so caught upin trying to make it look
realistic I can see thathappening that it just became
like a chore.
Speaker 2 (03:43):
Right right.
Speaker 1 (03:44):
You know, and it wasn't fun.
Speaker 2 (03:45):
Yeah, I think that's a common pitfall.
I think we get so caught up intrying to make things perfect
especially when we're talkingabout art, yeah that we forget
that it's really about theprocess.
Speaker 1 (03:56):
Okay, so and the expression.
So what advice would you give?
To somebody like me who wantsto make it look perfect every
time.
Speaker 2 (04:03):
What if, instead of focusing on realism, you tried
using symbolism to representdifferent aspects of your past
self?
Speaker 1 (04:12):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (04:13):
So, for example, maybe you could draw a closed
book to symbolize a time whenyou were shy or hesitant to open
up to new experiences, and thenyou could draw an open book
overflowing with colors torepresent your current openness
and willingness to embrace newthings.
Speaker 1 (04:32):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (04:32):
You know.
So it's about finding thosevisual metaphor.
Okay, that really speak to thechanges you've gone through.
Speaker 1 (04:40):
I like that a lot better.
Yeah, that feels it's lessintimidating.
Yes, it's less intimidating,yeah, okay, what about dreaming
about your future?
Speaker 2 (04:49):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (04:50):
What kind of prompt do we have for that?
Speaker 2 (04:52):
For dreaming about your future.
One of the prompts that Ithought was really cool is to
create a map of your futureadventures.
Speaker 1 (04:59):
Oh.
Speaker 2 (04:59):
And this one, I think , is so fun.
That sounds fun Because it letsyou really get creative and
imaginative with your goals andaspirations.
Speaker 1 (05:10):
So it's not just a to-do list.
Speaker 2 (05:12):
No, it's not a to-do list.
It's a visual representation ofwhere you want to go and what
you want to experience.
Speaker 1 (05:18):
I can get behind that .
Speaker 2 (05:19):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:20):
Okay, so do you think it actually helps people
achieve their goals, or is itmore?
Speaker 2 (05:26):
That's a great question, just a fun activity I
think it can actually help,because when you create a visual
representation of your goals,it makes them feel more real and
more attainable and it alsohelps you to kind of stay
focused on them, because you'reconstantly reminded of them yeah
every time you look at your mapI like that.
So it's like.
It's like planting a seed inyour subconscious mind and then
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watching it grow.
Speaker 1 (05:50):
I like that Okay.
Speaker 2 (05:51):
Yeah.
So we're not just expressingourselves expressing yourself
actually shaping our futureshaping your future.
Okay, I like it.
Yeah, Um all right, exploringnature.
Speaker 1 (06:00):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (06:01):
I'm sensing a theme here with all these.
Speaker 1 (06:03):
Yes, there's definitely a theme of self
discovery and personal growthrunning through all of these
prompts.
Speaker 2 (06:09):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (06:10):
So exploring nature.
Speaker 2 (06:11):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:12):
One of the prompts that I thought was really
beautiful is draw or paint ascene in nature that brings you
peace.
Oh, and I think this is such apowerful prompt because it
encourages you to really connectwith the natural world and to
find those places that make youfeel grounded and centered.
Speaker 2 (06:33):
I can already feel myself getting relaxed just
thinking about it.
Yeah, I mean.
Speaker 1 (06:37):
Nature has this amazing ability to soothe our
souls and to remind us of thebeauty and wonder that exists
all around us.
And there's like tons ofresearch.
Oh, absolutely that shows thatbeing in nature yes Is like.
Speaker 2 (06:52):
It reduces stress hormones.
Yeah, it boosts your mood, itimproves your cognitive function
.
I mean there are so manybenefits, wow, to spending time
in nature.
Speaker 1 (07:03):
I like that yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:04):
So incorporating that into your visual journaling
practice.
I think it's just a brilliantway to to enhance those benefits
.
Speaker 1 (07:12):
OK, yeah, all right, last one, exploring your inner
world.
Speaker 2 (07:17):
Ok, that sounds kind of this one's a little
mysterious, right yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:20):
And maybe even a little intimidating.
Speaker 2 (07:22):
It can be intimidating.
Yeah, yeah, because it's likewho am I really?
Speaker 1 (07:26):
Right, you know Right .
Speaker 2 (07:27):
What is my inner world?
Speaker 1 (07:28):
Yeah, where do you even start?
Speaker 2 (07:30):
Yeah, where do you even begin?
Speaker 1 (07:31):
With that.
Speaker 2 (07:31):
Right, so yeah.
One of the prompts that I thinkcan be really helpful OK For
this category is create a visualrepresentation of your inner
self.
Speaker 1 (07:42):
So, instead of drawing what I look like, I'm
drawing what I feel like.
Speaker 2 (07:46):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (07:47):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:47):
It's like a visual self-portrait.
Okay, but instead of focusingon your physical appearance.
Speaker 1 (07:55):
You're focusing on your inner landscape, okay, so
what would that look?
Speaker 2 (07:56):
like.
Well, think about the qualities, values and beliefs that make
you who you are.
What are your strengths, whatare your weaknesses, what are
your fears, what are your dreams, and then think about what
images or symbols come to mindwhen you think about those
things.
So, for example, if you valuecreativity, maybe you would draw
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a paintbrush a pair of handsreaching out to help someone you
know.
So it's about finding thosevisual metaphors that really
capture the essence of who youare on the inside.
Speaker 1 (08:41):
I've always been drawn to like images of trees
Like I, like their deep rootsand their ability to weather
storms.
Beautiful and they're justconstantly growing.
Speaker 2 (08:51):
Yes.
So, I love that.
Speaker 1 (08:54):
Maybe that's something I would explore with
this.
Speaker 2 (08:56):
Absolutely yeah.
I think that's a perfectexample of how you can use
visual metaphors.
Speaker 1 (09:01):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:01):
To represent your inner world.
Speaker 1 (09:03):
Okay, this is so fascinating.
Yeah, I'm starting to see howthese prompts can be so much
more Right Than just it's notjust about art.
Art it's about self-discovery.
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:13):
It's about personal growth.
Speaker 1 (09:15):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:15):
It's about healing.
Speaker 1 (09:16):
Yeah, I like it, yeah , okay, so what should we
explore next?
Speaker 2 (09:20):
Well, I think we should dive into the benefits of
visual journaling a little bitmore.
Speaker 1 (09:25):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (09:26):
Because there's a lot of research and anecdotal
evidence that suggests that thispractice can have some really
incredible effects on our mental, emotional and even physical
well-being.
Okay, this is getting good allright, so listeners stay tuned
keep with us we'll be right backokay, so we're back and ready
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to dive a little bit deeper intothe benefits of visual
journaling yeah, because youknow it's easy to think like, oh
, it's just like a fun littlehobby right but.
I feel there's more to it.
Speaker 1 (10:01):
there's got more to be more to it than that.
Oh yeah, Right.
Speaker 2 (10:03):
Absolutely, and I think one of the key things to
remember is that, yeah, we spendso much time in our heads Right
trying to process our thoughtsand emotions with words.
Speaker 1 (10:13):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (10:13):
And sometimes words just aren't enough.
That's Sometimes we need adifferent language, a more
visual and intuitive way toconnect with ourselves.
Speaker 1 (10:21):
Yeah, I know like when I'm feeling stressed, yeah,
sometimes I'll just like doodleor something and that seems to
help.
Speaker 2 (10:27):
Right, and there's.
There's actually a growing bodyof research that shows that
expressive art therapies, likevisual journaling, can have
significant therapeutic benefits.
Speaker 1 (10:37):
Like what so?
Speaker 2 (10:37):
for example studies have shown that engaging in
creative activities can actuallyreduce cortisol levels.
Speaker 1 (10:43):
Cortisol.
Speaker 2 (10:44):
Which is the hormone associated with stress.
Speaker 1 (10:46):
Okay, so like when you're feeling stressed.
Speaker 2 (10:48):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:49):
And you do something creative, it can help reduce
that stress, exactly, wow, okay.
Speaker 2 (10:53):
Yeah, so it's not just about feeling better in the
moment, it's about actuallychanging your brain chemistry
for the better.
Speaker 1 (10:59):
That's pretty powerful.
Speaker 2 (11:01):
It is powerful.
Speaker 1 (11:01):
Okay, so are there other benefits too, or is it
mainly just like the stressreduction?
Speaker 2 (11:06):
Oh, there are tons of benefits.
Speaker 1 (11:08):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (11:08):
So there are studies that suggest that visual
journaling can enhance cognitivefunction, boost creativity and
improve problem solving skills.
Speaker 1 (11:19):
So it's like a workout.
Speaker 2 (11:20):
It's like a workout for your brain for your brain
and your emotions.
Okay, I like that.
Speaker 1 (11:23):
Yeah, and it's, and it's like a workout.
It's like a workout, it's foryour brain, for your brain and
your emotions.
Speaker 2 (11:25):
Okay, I like that.
Yeah, and it's like you'reunlocking this hidden potential
within yourself.
Speaker 1 (11:30):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (11:30):
You know you're tapping into this wellspring of
creativity and insight that youmight not even have known was
there.
Speaker 1 (11:37):
Okay, I'm convinced, like, how do we get people to do
this?
Speaker 2 (11:41):
Right.
Speaker 1 (11:41):
What advice would you give to somebody who's brand
new?
I?
Speaker 2 (11:44):
think the most important thing is to just start
.
Speaker 1 (11:47):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (11:48):
You know, don't overthink it.
Speaker 1 (11:50):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (11:50):
Don't worry about making it perfect.
Speaker 1 (11:52):
Right.
Speaker 2 (11:52):
Just choose a prompt that speaks to you, okay.
Speaker 1 (11:54):
Grab a notebook.
Speaker 2 (11:55):
Yeah, something to draw with and just let yourself
go.
Speaker 1 (11:58):
Easy enough.
Speaker 2 (11:58):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (12:00):
Okay, but what if they get stuck?
Speaker 2 (12:01):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (12:02):
I know.
Speaker 2 (12:02):
That's where the prompts come in handy.
Speaker 1 (12:04):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (12:04):
Because they give you a starting point.
Speaker 1 (12:06):
Go.
Speaker 2 (12:06):
You know they spark your creativity.
And remember, it's not aboutcreating a masterpiece.
Speaker 1 (12:11):
Right.
Speaker 2 (12:12):
It's about the process of exploring,
experimenting and expressingyourself authentically.
Speaker 1 (12:18):
Embrace the messiness .
Speaker 2 (12:19):
Embrace the messiness .
Yes.
Speaker 1 (12:21):
Okay, yeah.
Speaker 2 (12:25):
Any other tips for beginners, I would say create a
dedicated space for your visualjournaling practice.
Speaker 1 (12:31):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (12:31):
It doesn't have to be fancy, just a corner of your
desk Right, a cozy spot on thecouch, yeah, wherever you feel
comfortable, okay, and you canrelax and focus.
Speaker 1 (12:40):
So you're creating like a little sanctuary.
Speaker 2 (12:42):
Exactly, I like that.
Yeah, a little sanctuary foryour creative self, I like it.
And don't be afraid toexperiment with different
materials and techniques.
Oh yeah, you know you can usecolored pencils, markers, paint,
collage, found objects,whatever you have on hand.
Okay, the possibilities areendless.
Okay, and most importantly,have fun.
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Yes, allow yourself to play, tobe curious and to let your
imagination run wild.
Speaker 1 (13:08):
Yeah, sometimes we forget to do that.
Speaker 2 (13:10):
We do.
We take ourselves way tooseriously, so just have fun with
it.
Speaker 1 (13:13):
Yeah, okay.
So now I'm thinking about allthose prompts we talked about
before.
Right and how we can actuallyuse those.
Speaker 2 (13:18):
Yeah, let's dive back into those prompts and really
explore those benefits and whatthey can do for people.
Exactly Because, as we delvedeeper into the how of visual
journaling, we'll see how theseprompts can become powerful
tools for self-discovery andtransformation.
Speaker 1 (13:36):
Sounds good to me, let's do it All right.
So we talked about what it isand why we should do it.
Speaker 2 (13:41):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (13:42):
Now let's talk about how.
How do we actually use theseprompts to get those benefits?
Speaker 2 (13:47):
So let's go back to that first prompt, about drawing
an emotion that you're feelingtoday.
But instead of just drawing theemotion, what if you thought
about it as a weather pattern?
Oh, okay.
So, for example, if you'refeeling anxious, maybe you would
draw a stormy sky with darkclouds and jagged lightning
bolts.
I like that.
Or if you're feeling joyful,maybe you envision a bright,
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sunny day with warm rays ofsunshine spreading out in all
directions.
Speaker 1 (14:15):
That's a cool way to look at it.
Speaker 2 (14:16):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (14:17):
Because you know, when you think about anxiety it
does feel kind of stormy anddark.
Speaker 2 (14:22):
Right.
Speaker 1 (14:23):
And joy, is very bright and and warm yeah, okay
it's about tapping into thosephysical sensations that we
associate with differentemotions.
Yeah, okay, I like that allright.
Speaker 2 (14:34):
What about that prompt about illustrating your
past self?
Okay, remember you were sayingyou got stuck on trying to make
it look realistic yes so what if, instead of focusing on the
whole timeline of your life, youjust picked one specific memory
or turning point thatrepresents a significant shift?
Speaker 1 (14:53):
Like a before and after kind of thing.
Speaker 2 (14:54):
Exactly so what would that be for?
Speaker 1 (14:57):
you, I think for me it would probably be the day
that I decided to quit mycorporate job Wow and pursue
writing full time.
Speaker 2 (15:05):
That's huge.
Speaker 1 (15:07):
Yeah, I remember feeling terrified, but also
incredibly free.
Speaker 2 (15:12):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (15:13):
Like I was breaking out of a cage.
Speaker 2 (15:14):
Powerful imagery right there.
Speaker 1 (15:16):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (15:16):
So you could represent that cage.
Speaker 1 (15:18):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (15:18):
With harsh lines and dark colors.
Okay.
And then you could use brightercolors and flowing lines.
Speaker 1 (15:24):
Okay.
To I like it, the creative paththat you chose.
Speaker 2 (15:29):
Yeah, okay, I could do that.
Speaker 1 (15:30):
Yeah, and it's not just about drawing what you
remember, it's about drawingwhat you felt Right In that
moment.
Speaker 2 (15:36):
Okay, that makes sense.
Speaker 1 (15:37):
Okay, let's talk about the future now.
Okay, that prompt aboutcreating a map of your future
adventures.
Speaker 2 (15:44):
That one was fun, yeah, yeah.
Speaker 1 (15:52):
This is where you can really let your imagination run
wild.
Okay, think about the placesyou want to travel, the
experiences you want to have,the goals you want to achieve.
Speaker 2 (15:56):
Oh my gosh, my list is so long, I bet I don't even
know where I would start.
Speaker 1 (16:00):
We'll just start with one thing.
Speaker 2 (16:01):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (16:02):
What's one place you've always wanted to go.
Speaker 2 (16:05):
I mean honestly.
I've always wanted to see thepyramids in Egypt.
Speaker 1 (16:10):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 2 (16:10):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (16:11):
That's amazing yeah.
Speaker 2 (16:12):
So maybe I'll draw myself, like standing in front
of the pyramids.
Yes, you know feeling the aweand the wonder of it all.
Speaker 1 (16:18):
That's perfect.
Speaker 2 (16:19):
And you know, I can add in some writing goals too,
absolutely Like maybe some booksor a pen or something.
Yeah, and remember, your mapdoesn't have to be
geographically accurate.
Okay, you can use metaphors andsymbols to represent your
aspirations.
So, maybe a winding roadsymbolizes your journey of
personal growth.
Right or a mountain peakrepresents a challenging goal.
Speaker 1 (16:39):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (16:39):
That you're striving to reach.
Speaker 1 (16:41):
It's like a vision board.
Speaker 2 (16:42):
It's like a vision board, but more interactive
because you're actually creatingit.
Speaker 1 (16:47):
Right.
Speaker 2 (16:47):
With your own hands.
Speaker 1 (16:49):
Okay, I like that.
Speaker 2 (16:50):
Okay, let's move on to exploring nature.
Speaker 1 (16:52):
Right.
Speaker 2 (16:53):
That prompt about drawing a scene in nature that
brings you peace.
Speaker 1 (16:57):
That's a good one.
Speaker 2 (16:58):
Yeah, yeah.
What comes to mind for you whenyou think about peace?
Speaker 1 (17:04):
I'm thinking like a beach somewhere.
Speaker 2 (17:05):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (17:06):
With, like the ocean and the palm trees.
Beautiful, I love that this isvery calming.
Speaker 2 (17:11):
Yeah, and as you're drawing that scene, really try
to pay attention to the sensorydetails.
Okay, what colors do you see?
Speaker 1 (17:17):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (17:18):
What textures do you feel?
Yeah, what sounds do you hear?
You know, really immerseyourself in that experience.
Speaker 1 (17:24):
It's like a meditation, almost it is like a
meditation.
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (17:27):
And that's one of the beautiful things about visual
journaling is that it can be someditative and therapeutic.
Speaker 1 (17:33):
OK and last but not least, ok, exploring your inner
world.
Speaker 2 (17:37):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (17:38):
I'm still a little scared of this one.
Speaker 2 (17:39):
I know it can be intimidating, yeah, but remember
there's no right or wrong wayto do this.
Speaker 1 (17:44):
OK.
Speaker 2 (17:44):
Just start by thinking about the qualities,
values and beliefs that make youyou.
What images or symbols come tomind?
Speaker 1 (17:53):
when you think about those things.
Okay, well, you know I valuecreativity and curiosity and
connection beautiful and I'malso really drawn to the idea of
growth and transformation.
Okay, like a caterpillartransforming into a butterfly, I
love that, yeah so how couldyou represent those things
visually?
Speaker 2 (18:13):
Maybe you could represent creativity with
vibrant colors and swirlinglines.
Speaker 1 (18:18):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (18:19):
Curiosity with an open eye or a question mark.
Okay, connection withintertwined hands.
Speaker 1 (18:24):
Wow.
Speaker 2 (18:25):
Or a network of branches.
Speaker 1 (18:27):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (18:28):
And growth, with a butterfly emerging from its
cocoon.
Okay, I like that.
Speaker 1 (18:30):
Yeah, it's like I'm creating a visual emerging from
its cocoon.
Okay, I like that.
Yeah, it's like I'm creating avisual map of myself.
Speaker 2 (18:34):
Exactly.
Okay, I can do that, andremember, your inner world is
constantly evolving.
Speaker 1 (18:39):
That's true.
Speaker 2 (18:43):
So, don't be afraid to revisit this prompt over time
and see how your representationchanges.
Speaker 1 (18:45):
This has been so insightful.
Speaker 2 (18:47):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (18:47):
I feel like I have a whole new perspective on visual
journaling now.
Speaker 2 (18:51):
I'm so glad.
Speaker 1 (18:52):
Yeah, it's really cool.
Speaker 2 (18:53):
It's powerful stuff, it is yeah.
Speaker 1 (18:55):
So what's our takeaway message for the
listeners today?
Speaker 2 (18:59):
I would say just give it a try.
Yeah, pick a prompt that speaksto you.
Uh-huh, grab a notebook and seewhere it takes you.
Speaker 1 (19:05):
You never know what you might discover.
Speaker 2 (19:07):
Exactly you might.
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