January 23, 2025 • 22 mins
50 Witchy Journal Prompts
Unlock the secret to transforming ordinary journaling into a magical ritual that enhances creativity, self-awareness, and a profound connection with nature. We promise you’ll discover how witchy journal prompts can redefine personal magic and help you identify your unique strengths. Inspired by Clara Penrose's blog on Lestallion, this episode explores the mystical aspects of journaling, revealing how natural cycles influence our energy and emotions, and shedding light on the ancient traditions that revered seasonal shifts. We also unravel the power of manifestation and gratitude, emphasizing the importance of aligning actions with intentions to attract abundance.
Unleash your inner magic by embracing your ancestry, spiritual lineage, and authentic self. This episode guides you through the realms of self-love and shadow work, encouraging compassion and forgiveness as cornerstones of personal growth. We share insights into being your own cheerleader during challenges, nurturing your mind, body, and spirit with practices that resonate with your true self. Listen as we explore the interplay of light and shadow within us and challenge you to create your own witchy journal prompt. After all, a world of magic is just waiting to be unlocked within you.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hey everyone, welcome to another deep dive.
Today we're going to beexploring some witchy journal
prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:05):
Sounds intriguing yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:07):
I found this really cool blog post.
Speaker 2 (00:09):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:10):
It's called 50 Witchy Journal Prompts and it's by
Clara Penrose.
It was posted on Lestallion onDecember 26th of this year.
Speaker 2 (00:22):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:22):
So very recently, very cool and I thought this
would be interesting.
You know not that we're tryingto become witches or anything.
Speaker 2 (00:29):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:29):
But I thought it'd be really interesting to look at
these prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:31):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:32):
And see how they can apply to you know all of us.
Sure In terms of creativity andintrospection.
Speaker 2 (00:38):
Absolutely, and I think it's interesting.
You know how the blog post kindof frames this.
Yeah, like they call journaling, this magical practice.
Yes, where you're settingintentions and reflecting and
that, just you know, reallyspeaks to the power of
journaling.
It does To help us kind ofprocess our emotions and, you
know, be more self-aware andeven, I think you know, boost
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creativity.
Speaker 1 (00:59):
For sure.
So the blog post is dividedinto five categories of prompts
and we're going to go througheach one, ok, and pull out a
couple that we think are reallyfascinating to kind of talk
about and dig deeper into.
Speaker 2 (01:11):
Sounds great.
Speaker 1 (01:12):
So the first one is exploring your inner magic.
Speaker 2 (01:15):
Ok, I like it.
Speaker 1 (01:17):
And the first prompt is what does being wiki mean to
you?
Speaker 2 (01:23):
Oh, I like that.
Speaker 1 (01:25):
Right, so we're not talking, you know, like pointy
hats and broomsticks here.
Right, we're really thinkingabout.
What does that word witchy evenmean to us?
Speaker 2 (01:34):
Absolutely.
I think that's such a goodstarting point because it really
makes us, you know, define itfor ourselves.
Speaker 1 (01:40):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (01:40):
It's not about you know, fitting into somebody
else's box or definition, butlike what does it actually mean
to me?
Speaker 1 (01:46):
Yes, it's about reclaiming the word and making
it our own.
And then the next one that goesalong with this is describe
your unique, magical gifts.
Speaker 2 (01:55):
Oh, I like that.
Speaker 1 (01:56):
Right.
So again, not, we're nottalking about, like you know,
supernatural powers, but whatare?
What are your strengths, whatare your talents?
Speaker 2 (02:03):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:04):
What are even the quirky things about you that
make you special?
Speaker 2 (02:07):
Exactly.
I think that's such a powerfulexercise in self-reflection.
Speaker 1 (02:11):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (02:12):
Like recognizing those parts of ourselves
Absolutely that make us unique.
Speaker 1 (02:16):
Yeah, and it kind of goes along with that idea of,
like you know, personal powerAbsolutely and realizing what
makes you feel strong andempowered.
Speaker 2 (02:25):
Yes, it's like identifying those gifts not just
as skills, but as inherentqualities that we bring to the
table.
Speaker 1 (02:32):
Exactly, and it's about celebrating that.
Speaker 2 (02:34):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (02:35):
So the next category is connecting with nature and
the seasons.
Speaker 2 (02:40):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (02:42):
And I love this one because I think you know, we
kind of go through life and weforget that we're really
connected to nature.
Speaker 2 (02:49):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (02:51):
And so one of the prompts here is how do the
changing seasons affect yourenergy?
Speaker 2 (02:57):
That's a good one.
Speaker 1 (02:58):
Right Like how does spring make you feel different
than winter?
Speaker 2 (03:02):
Right.
Speaker 1 (03:02):
And how do those changes in nature actually
affect how you feel and yourenergy levels?
Speaker 2 (03:08):
Right, because it's something we just kind of, you
know, go through right, we don'tnecessarily pay attention to it
.
Speaker 1 (03:12):
We don't think about it.
Yeah, yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:13):
But it makes a lot of sense, you know, if you think
about it.
You know, in the spring you'recoming out of the darkness of
winter.
There's more sunlight.
Yes, you know, things areblooming and it makes sense that
your energy levels would behigher.
Speaker 1 (03:25):
Totally, and then in the fall, when things start to
buy back, you know, it makessense that your energy might be
a little bit lower.
Speaker 2 (03:31):
Right, and you know it's interesting.
I was thinking about this andit reminds me of how, like in
ancient traditions, you know,people really honored these
seasonal shifts, you know, withdifferent rituals and
celebrations.
Speaker 1 (03:43):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (03:43):
It was like this recognition that we're not
separate from nature, but we'rea part of it.
Speaker 1 (03:48):
Right.
Speaker 2 (03:49):
And so being in tune with that, you know, can be
really grounding.
Speaker 1 (03:54):
It can.
Speaker 2 (03:55):
Another prompt from this section is right about a
time you felt completely atpeace in nature.
Speaker 1 (04:02):
I like that one and I think we all have those moments
A lot, whether it's being atthe beach or, you know, hiking
in the mountains.
Speaker 2 (04:08):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:09):
What are those places that you know just make you
feel at peace and connected tonature?
Speaker 2 (04:14):
I remember once I was hiking through a redwood forest
.
Speaker 1 (04:17):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 2 (04:17):
And the air was so still and quiet, oh, and the
sunlight was filtering throughthe trees and it just felt like
this incredibly powerful ancientenergy I was surrounded by it.
Wow, that's beautiful yeah, andyou know, I think just
remembering and even sharingthose experiences through
writing can help us kind of tapback into those feelings,
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absolutely so.
Speaker 1 (04:41):
Next, we move into the realm of manifestation and
intentions.
Speaker 2 (04:44):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (04:46):
And this is a concept , I think, that's often
misunderstood.
Speaker 2 (04:49):
It is.
Speaker 1 (04:50):
And so I'm interested to see what the blog post has
to say about it Me too.
But it basically talks aboutyou know how we can use the
power of our mind and focus ourenergy and our belief to bring
things into being.
Speaker 2 (05:01):
Yeah, it's like that idea that we can kind of shape
our own reality, we can thingsinto being yeah, it's like that
idea that we can kind of shapeour own reality.
We can to some extent, but Ithink the blog also cautions
against, you know, having theseunrealistic expectations that
you know we can just wish forsomething and it'll magically
appear right it's really aboutaligning, you know, our actions
with our goals.
Speaker 1 (05:20):
Yes, taking those concrete steps yes to make
things happen it's like that,saying the universe helps those
who help themselves.
Speaker 2 (05:27):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (05:28):
So you can't just, you know, sit back and wish for
things to happen.
Right, you got to actually takeaction.
Speaker 2 (05:32):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (05:33):
So one of the prompts that really stood out to me in
this section is what's one newintention you'd like to set?
Speaker 2 (05:39):
Hmm, that's a great prompt.
Speaker 1 (05:41):
Right, and I think you know, as we're going through
these prompts, it's a goodthing to start thinking about.
Speaker 2 (05:49):
Absolutely, and you know the blog talks about being
very specific with ourintentions.
Yes, so not just vague desires.
It is that, but really gettingclear about what we want.
Speaker 1 (05:59):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (06:00):
And then you know thinking about what steps can we
take today to move closer tothat goal.
Speaker 1 (06:06):
Exactly, yeah, all right, so the next category is
honoring your ancestry andspiritual lineage.
Speaker 2 (06:11):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (06:13):
And this might sound a little witchy specific Right,
but I think there's a brattermessage here that applies to
everyone.
Speaker 2 (06:21):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (06:22):
And it's really just about acknowledging the impact
that our family history has onwho we are today.
Speaker 2 (06:28):
Right, we all come from somewhere and those
ancestral stories, whether weknow them or not, have shaped
our values, our beliefs, evenour patterns of behavior.
Speaker 1 (06:38):
Exactly so.
One of the prompts in here ishow has your family history
shaped who you are?
Speaker 2 (06:44):
It makes you think.
Speaker 1 (06:46):
It does.
Speaker 2 (06:46):
Like what stories have been passed down through
your family and how have thosestories you know impacted you?
Speaker 1 (06:52):
Yes, and what you know, kind of patterns or
beliefs have been passed down,you know, through generations.
Absolutely and then there's aprompt that says write a letter
to your ancestors.
Speaker 2 (07:02):
Ooh, that's interesting, I know right.
Speaker 1 (07:06):
And imagine expressing gratitude, you know,
for those good things theypassed down to you.
Speaker 2 (07:11):
Yeah, but also, maybe you know, acknowledging the
difficult parts.
Speaker 1 (07:15):
Right.
Speaker 2 (07:16):
Of your heritage and how they've shaped you.
Speaker 1 (07:18):
Yeah, it's like acknowledging that full spectrum
.
Speaker 2 (07:20):
Yes, the good and the bad Right, it's all part of our
story.
Speaker 1 (07:23):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (07:24):
So the final category we're going to talk about today
is embracing self-love andshadow work.
Ooh, so I know, shadow worksounds a little intense it does,
but the blog really presents itin a very accessible way.
Speaker 1 (07:37):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:37):
It basically means confronting those parts of
ourselves, okay, that maybe wedon't like so much.
Right, you know those, thoseparts of us that we maybe try to
hide or deny.
Yeah, and so it's really aboutself-acceptance, not negativity.
Speaker 1 (07:50):
Right.
Speaker 2 (07:50):
It's about recognizing that we are all
multifaceted.
Speaker 1 (07:54):
Right.
Speaker 2 (07:54):
And we have both light and shadow within us,
absolutely, and that's whatmakes us whole.
Speaker 1 (07:59):
And I think that's something you know that a lot of
people struggle with isembracing those parts of
ourselves that we don'tnecessarily like Right, and
there's a prompt in this sectionthat asks what's a limiting
belief you've overcome?
Speaker 2 (08:11):
Oh, I like that.
Speaker 1 (08:12):
Right, and this could be anything you know like.
Maybe you used to believe youweren't good at something and
you've realized no, I actuallyam good at this Right.
Or maybe you had this limitingbelief about yourself that's no
longer true.
Speaker 2 (08:24):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (08:25):
So it's about recognizing how we've grown and
changed.
Speaker 2 (08:28):
It's a good way to kind of like celebrate our
progress.
Speaker 1 (08:31):
It is.
Speaker 2 (08:31):
And, you know, acknowledge that we're not
static.
Speaker 1 (08:34):
Right.
Speaker 2 (08:34):
We're constantly evolving.
Speaker 1 (08:35):
Yes, so, before we jump into the next batch of
prompts, yeah.
Just wanted to pause for amoment, sure, and see what's
resonating with you so far.
Speaker 2 (08:43):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:44):
You know.
Have any of these promptssparked your curiosity or made
you think differently?
Absolutely.
Prompts sparked your curiosityor made you think differently?
Absolutely yeah, and we'll beback in a flash to delve even
deeper into this magical worldof self-discovery sounds great.
Speaker 2 (08:57):
Welcome back.
So you know we were exploring,connecting with nature and the
seasons right and, uh, the bloghad some interesting thoughts on
, uh, moon, oh, yes, yeah.
So there's a prompt that asksus to kind of reflect on our
connection to the moon's phases,and this might sound a little
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woo-woo.
Speaker 1 (09:20):
Sure.
Speaker 2 (09:21):
But it's really about tuning into the rhythms around
us, right.
Even if we don't followastrology, you know there's
something undeniably powerfulabout like the moon cycles.
Speaker 1 (09:31):
I agree.
Yeah, it's a cosmic dance andscientifically you know, yes,
the moon does affect the tides.
Speaker 2 (09:37):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:37):
And we are mostly water as humans, exactly.
So it's.
It's not a stretch to thinkthat those energies might be
influencing us too.
Speaker 2 (09:44):
I think that's right.
Speaker 1 (09:45):
And I don't think the blog is necessarily advocating
for moon magic or anything.
Speaker 2 (09:49):
Right.
Speaker 1 (09:49):
But it's really just encouraging us to observe and
just acknowledge thateverything's interconnected.
Speaker 2 (09:55):
Yes, that's a good point.
Speaker 1 (09:56):
Yeah, speaking of connecting with nature, there's
also a prompt that asks us tothink about our favorite natural
spaces and how they make usfeel connected to the earth.
Speaker 2 (10:05):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (10:06):
So what are those places?
Speaker 2 (10:07):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:07):
You know where you feel grounded and centered and
at peace.
Speaker 2 (10:11):
Right.
Speaker 1 (10:12):
And I think those can be different for everybody.
Speaker 2 (10:14):
For sure.
Speaker 1 (10:14):
You know whether it's the forest, the beach, a garden
, Absolutely Whatever.
What are those places for you?
Speaker 2 (10:21):
And you know, what I like is how the blog encourages
us to not just identify thoseplaces, but to really explore.
Speaker 1 (10:29):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (10:29):
You know how they make us feel and you know, is it
the feeling of the sunlight onyour skin, or you know the sound
of birds?
Or the smell of pine needles,you know, like all those little
sensory details.
Speaker 1 (10:45):
It's about engaging all of our senses when we're in
nature not just being there, butreally experiencing it Exactly.
So there's another prompt inthis section, and it does sound
a little witchy, but it asks usto explore how we work with
herbs or plants in our rituals.
Speaker 2 (11:01):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (11:02):
But we don't have to be brewing potions to kind of
tap into that.
Speaker 2 (11:06):
That's right.
Speaker 1 (11:08):
Think about even essential oils that you might
use.
Speaker 2 (11:10):
Right, right, or the teas that you drink.
Speaker 1 (11:12):
Exactly.
You know there's a reason whycertain plants have been used
for healing and ritual forcenturies.
Speaker 2 (11:18):
And across so many cultures too.
Speaker 1 (11:20):
And so many different cultures.
Speaker 2 (11:21):
It's fascinating.
Speaker 1 (11:22):
It really is.
Speaker 2 (11:23):
It is.
Speaker 1 (11:24):
So, even if you don't necessarily subscribe to, you
know specific magical properties.
Speaker 2 (11:28):
Right.
Speaker 1 (11:28):
There's something about connecting with plants.
Speaker 2 (11:30):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:31):
That just feels therapeutic.
Speaker 2 (11:32):
Absolutely.
I think it's because, you knowagain, we're not separate from
nature.
Speaker 1 (11:36):
Right.
Speaker 2 (11:36):
We're part of it, and so engaging with plants whether
we're, you know, growing herbsor, you know, going to a
botanical garden, or even juststopping to smell the flowers,
it can be a powerful way to youknow, ground ourselves, connect
with the earth.
Yeah, it's really interesting.
Speaker 1 (11:54):
Okay, switching gears a little bit back into the
manifestation and intentionsrealm.
Okay, there's a prompt thatasks us to think about a time
when a manifestation actuallycame true for us.
Oh, I like that so it's easy toget caught up in what we
haven't manifested yet, right,but this prompts really making
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us think about those times whenit did work.
Speaker 2 (12:18):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (12:18):
You know, and I think that can be really powerful.
I agree Because it reminds usthat we actually do have that
power.
Speaker 2 (12:23):
We do.
Speaker 1 (12:24):
To shape our reality.
And, again, it's not about justwishing.
Speaker 2 (12:27):
Right.
Speaker 1 (12:28):
It's not about just wishing Right, it's about
putting in the effort.
Yes, holding that intention.
Speaker 2 (12:31):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (12:31):
And taking action.
Speaker 2 (12:33):
I think the blog also really highlights gratitude.
Speaker 1 (12:36):
Yes, as a big part of this too, it is.
Speaker 2 (12:38):
You know, not just focusing on what we want, but
also appreciating what we have.
Speaker 1 (12:43):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (12:43):
Because gratitude really shifts our perspective.
Speaker 1 (12:45):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (12:46):
You know from a place of lack to a place of abundance
.
Yes, you know, from a place oflack to a place of abundance it
does, and I think when we're inthat state of appreciation, we
naturally attract more positiveexperiences.
Speaker 1 (12:56):
For sure, and there's a prompt that asks us to
reflect on what it feels like tofully believe in your power to
create your own reality.
Speaker 2 (13:05):
Ooh, that's a powerful one.
Speaker 1 (13:07):
Right, and it's about owning our choices, yes and our
actions, and understanding thatthey really do have this ripple
effect on the world around us.
Speaker 2 (13:16):
That's a good point.
Yeah, I like that a lot.
Speaker 1 (13:19):
So, moving into honoring your ancestry and
spiritual lineage, there's aprompt that I thought was
interesting.
It asks us to reflect on howour ancestry might influence our
spiritual path, even if wedon't consciously follow their
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traditions.
Speaker 2 (13:40):
Oh, okay.
Speaker 1 (13:41):
So it's like even if our ancestors were of a
different religion or adifferent spiritual path than
ours, I think it can stillinfluence us.
Speaker 2 (13:51):
I agree, and I think it's interesting how, you know,
those stories become part of ourown narrative, whether we
realize it or not.
Speaker 1 (13:56):
For sure, and you know, even understanding that I
think can be helpful.
Speaker 2 (14:00):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (14:00):
Because it gives us insights into you know why we
believe what we believe.
Speaker 2 (14:05):
Right, yeah, and how we see the world, it's like
understanding ourselves it isyeah for sure.
Speaker 1 (14:11):
And then the blog asks us to think about or write
about a time when we feltconnected to our ancestors or
spiritual guides and I know thatmight sound a little out there
for some people yeah.
But I think the core messagehere is about recognizing that
we're part of something largerthan ourselves.
Speaker 2 (14:31):
Right, and even if we don't believe in, you know,
ancestral spirits or anything, Ithink there's still that sense
of connection to somethingbeyond our individual existence.
Speaker 1 (14:40):
For sure, and you know whether that's you know a
higher power or nature, whateverit is.
I think it's good to tap intothat feeling.
Speaker 2 (14:49):
I think you're right.
It can be very grounding andhumbling.
Speaker 1 (14:52):
Yeah, it can.
Speaker 2 (14:54):
And I like how the blog talks about, you know,
honoring those who came beforeus.
Speaker 1 (14:58):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (14:59):
You know, recognizing their influence in our lives.
Yes, and I think that's a goodway to kind of keep their memory
alive and recognize that, youknow, we're part of this lineage
that extends, you know, farbeyond our own lifetime.
Speaker 1 (15:12):
Yeah, it's a beautiful thought.
There's also a prompt that asksus to write about a family
tradition that feels magical orsacred.
Speaker 2 (15:22):
Oh, okay.
Speaker 1 (15:22):
And how it connects us to our roots.
Speaker 2 (15:24):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (15:25):
And that could be anything you know like a holiday
ritual or even just a familyrecipe.
Absolutely, it's really aboutfinding meaning in those shared
experiences.
Speaker 2 (15:33):
And that feeling of connection too.
Yes, for sure.
Speaker 1 (15:36):
All right, ready to tackle the final category.
Speaker 2 (15:38):
Yeah, let's do it.
Speaker 1 (15:39):
Embracing self-love and shadow work.
We were talking a little bitabout it before, but you were.
The blog describes shadow workas working to heal the parts of
ourselves, and I think that's alifelong journey.
Speaker 2 (15:54):
I think you're right.
Speaker 1 (15:54):
It's about recognizing those parts of
ourselves that we might try tohide or deny.
Speaker 2 (15:59):
Right, those shadow parts Right yeah.
Speaker 1 (16:01):
But true self-love is embracing it all.
Speaker 2 (16:04):
Exactly.
It's about being honest withourselves, even when it's
uncomfortable.
Yes, yeah, and realizing, youknow that's okay we all have
those parts Absolutely, and it'sabout understanding and
integrating those aspects ratherthan just, you know, trying to
shove them down or pretend theydon't exist.
Speaker 1 (16:20):
Yes, so there's a prompt that asks us to reflect
on the importance of forgivenessand compassion.
Speaker 2 (16:27):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (16:28):
In our personal growth and you know we are often
our own worst critics.
We are we hold ourselves tothese really high standards yes
but I think forgiveness forourselves and for others is so
essential to moving forwardabsolutely, and the blog also
talks about self-compassionwhich I think is so important.
Speaker 2 (16:46):
It is it's about treating ourselves with the same
kindness and understanding thatwe would offer a friend exactly
, and we all make mistakes we,we do.
Speaker 1 (16:54):
We all have flaws.
Speaker 2 (16:55):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (16:55):
It's part of being human.
Speaker 2 (16:56):
It is.
Speaker 1 (16:57):
And there's a prompt that I thought was interesting.
It says write about how youshow yourself kindness and grace
when you're working throughchallenges.
Speaker 2 (17:04):
Oh, that's a good one .
Speaker 1 (17:05):
Right, because it's so easy to beat ourselves up
when things are tough yeah.
But how can we be our own bestfriend?
Speaker 2 (17:13):
Right.
Speaker 1 (17:14):
Our own cheerleader during those times.
Speaker 2 (17:16):
Yeah, it's about recognizing that we have those
inner resources, you know.
Speaker 1 (17:19):
We do.
Speaker 2 (17:20):
Of strength and resilience, yeah, and when we
can tap into those, especiallywhen we're feeling, you know,
overwhelmed or stressed, right,we can move through those
challenges.
Speaker 1 (17:29):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (17:30):
With a little more grace.
Speaker 1 (17:32):
Absolutely so.
Before we move on to that finalset of prompts, I just want to
pause for a moment and reflect.
You know what?
What's come up for you so far?
Yeah, good idea what promptshave sparked a new thought or a
feeling?
I'm definitely feeling inspiredme too, yeah, and we'll be back
in a jiffy to wrap things upsounds good.
Speaker 2 (17:50):
Okay, so we're back and ready for our final set of
prompts.
I'm so excited to see what elsethis blog has in store.
Speaker 1 (17:57):
Yeah, me too.
I've really been enjoying these.
Speaker 2 (18:00):
Yeah, it's amazing how much depth there is to these
.
Speaker 1 (18:05):
Yeah, they really make you think.
Right, they really do so.
You know, we were talking aboutthis idea of embracing
self-love and shadow work.
Right and and there's a promptin here about integrating those
light and dark energies into ourpractices.
Speaker 2 (18:24):
Oh, interesting OK.
Speaker 1 (18:26):
And I know it sounds kind of esoteric, but it's
actually a powerful concept.
Speaker 2 (18:31):
I think so too, you know yeah.
Speaker 1 (18:33):
Because we, we all have both.
We do, you know, we're not justsunshine and rainbows.
Speaker 2 (18:38):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (18:39):
And I think, recognizing that and and kind of
you know, embracing, all ofthose parts of ourselves, yeah.
Is what makes us whole.
Speaker 2 (18:47):
Absolutely, and you know it goes back to that yin
and yang idea.
Speaker 1 (18:49):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (18:50):
Like you, can't have one without the other.
Speaker 1 (18:51):
Exactly need both to create that balance absolutely I
don't know.
It reminds me of um, ofkintsugi, that japanese art
where they repair broken potterywith gold yes and so it
actually highlights the cracksinstead of trying to hide them I
love that it's like the thoseimperfections are part of the
beauty they are yeah, and thenthere's a prompt that asks us to
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write about a fear orinsecurity that we've released.
So how have we let go of thosethings that have been holding us
back?
Speaker 2 (19:23):
Yeah, and how did our rituals or practices you know
help us to do that?
Speaker 1 (19:28):
And again, you know it doesn't have to be anything
witchy.
Speaker 2 (19:31):
Right.
Speaker 1 (19:32):
But we all have things.
Speaker 2 (19:33):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (19:33):
That we do, whether it's meditation or talking to a
friend or taking a walk.
Speaker 2 (19:37):
Yeah, all those things can be rituals.
Speaker 1 (19:39):
Exactly.
Yeah, it's really just findingthose things that work for us.
Speaker 2 (19:44):
And doing them with intention.
Speaker 1 (19:46):
Yes, that's the key.
Speaker 2 (19:52):
It's like creating that space for healing and
transformation.
Speaker 1 (19:53):
I think that's a really important point, yeah,
and then there's a prompt inhere about self-care.
Speaker 2 (19:56):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (19:57):
And I just want to say I love how the blog really
emphasizes this, because I thinkit's so important.
Speaker 2 (20:03):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (20:04):
You know, it's not selfish to take care of
ourselves.
Speaker 2 (20:06):
It's not, it's essential, it is.
We can't pour from an empty cup.
Speaker 1 (20:09):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (20:10):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (20:10):
We need to replenish ourselves.
Speaker 2 (20:11):
Right.
Speaker 1 (20:12):
So that we can actually show up.
Yeah, for ourselves and forothers.
Speaker 2 (20:15):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (20:16):
And so the blog is encouraging us to, you know,
think about those practices thatnourish our mind, body and
spirit.
Speaker 2 (20:23):
Right.
Speaker 1 (20:24):
And that could be anything.
Yeah, it could be taking a bath, reading a book, spending time
in nature.
Speaker 2 (20:29):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (20:29):
You know, just giving ourselves permission to rest.
Speaker 2 (20:32):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (20:33):
To recharge.
Speaker 2 (20:34):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (20:34):
And to just reconnect .
Speaker 2 (20:36):
And to honor our own energy, yeah, which I think is
another really important theme.
It is, yeah, it is.
Speaker 1 (20:41):
Yeah, and then there's a prompt that just kind
of brings all this together.
Speaker 2 (20:44):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (20:45):
And it asks us to write about what it means to you
to live as your authentic,magical self.
I love that to live as yourauthentic, magical self.
I love that right, so it'sabout letting go of expectations
, embracing our individualityyes and really just shining our
own unique light exactly, anddoing it without apology yes,
exactly.
So what does this all mean?
Speaker 2 (21:06):
well, I think, even though these prompts are framed,
you know within this this kindof witchy context, right,
there's something here foreveryone who's interested in
self-discovery you know it'sabout connecting with nature yes
setting intentions, honoringour lineage yeah and really
embracing all parts of ourselves.
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Yes, the light and the shadow,absolutely.
And what I think is so coolabout these prompts is that they
encourage us to tap into ourintuition.
Speaker 1 (21:36):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (21:36):
And to just approach life with this sense of wonder
and playfulness, and I thinkthat can be really empowering
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (21:43):
And remember, you don't have to identify as a
witch to benefit from theseprops.
Speaker 2 (21:48):
Absolutely not.
Speaker 1 (21:49):
They're just invitations to kind of dive
deeper and explore our ownunique path.
Speaker 2 (21:54):
Exactly so.
As we wrap up our deep divetoday, I'd love to leave you
with one final prompt.
Speaker 1 (22:01):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (22:02):
And I want you to think about this.
You know, as you continueexploring these ideas, if you
could create your own witchyjournal prompt, what would it be
?
Speaker 1 (22:10):
Ooh, I like it.
Speaker 2 (22:12):
Yeah, what question would you ask yourself to really
spark that inner exploration?
Speaker 1 (22:18):
That's a good one.
Speaker 2 (22:19):
And remember the magic is always there, waiting
to be uncovered.
Speaker 1 (22:23):
Beautiful.
Thanks for joining us on thisjourney.
Speaker 2 (22:26):
Thanks for having me.
Hey everyone, welcome to another deep dive.
Today we're going to beexploring some witchy journal
prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:05):
Sounds intriguing yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:07):
I found this really cool blog post.
Speaker 2 (00:09):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:10):
It's called 50 Witchy Journal Prompts and it's by
Clara Penrose.
It was posted on Lestallion onDecember 26th of this year.
Speaker 2 (00:22):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:22):
So very recently, very cool and I thought this
would be interesting.
You know not that we're tryingto become witches or anything.
Speaker 2 (00:29):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:29):
But I thought it'd be really interesting to look at
these prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:31):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:32):
And see how they can apply to you know all of us.
Sure In terms of creativity andintrospection.
Speaker 2 (00:38):
Absolutely, and I think it's interesting.
You know how the blog post kindof frames this.
Yeah, like they call journaling, this magical practice.
Yes, where you're settingintentions and reflecting and
that, just you know, reallyspeaks to the power of
journaling.
It does To help us kind ofprocess our emotions and, you
know, be more self-aware andeven, I think you know, boost
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creativity.
Speaker 1 (00:59):
For sure.
So the blog post is dividedinto five categories of prompts
and we're going to go througheach one, ok, and pull out a
couple that we think are reallyfascinating to kind of talk
about and dig deeper into.
Speaker 2 (01:11):
Sounds great.
Speaker 1 (01:12):
So the first one is exploring your inner magic.
Speaker 2 (01:15):
Ok, I like it.
Speaker 1 (01:17):
And the first prompt is what does being wiki mean to
you?
Speaker 2 (01:23):
Oh, I like that.
Speaker 1 (01:25):
Right, so we're not talking, you know, like pointy
hats and broomsticks here.
Right, we're really thinkingabout.
What does that word witchy evenmean to us?
Speaker 2 (01:34):
Absolutely.
I think that's such a goodstarting point because it really
makes us, you know, define itfor ourselves.
Speaker 1 (01:40):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (01:40):
It's not about you know, fitting into somebody
else's box or definition, butlike what does it actually mean
to me?
Speaker 1 (01:46):
Yes, it's about reclaiming the word and making
it our own.
And then the next one that goesalong with this is describe
your unique, magical gifts.
Speaker 2 (01:55):
Oh, I like that.
Speaker 1 (01:56):
Right.
So again, not, we're nottalking about, like you know,
supernatural powers, but whatare?
What are your strengths, whatare your talents?
Speaker 2 (02:03):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:04):
What are even the quirky things about you that
make you special?
Speaker 2 (02:07):
Exactly.
I think that's such a powerfulexercise in self-reflection.
Speaker 1 (02:11):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (02:12):
Like recognizing those parts of ourselves
Absolutely that make us unique.
Speaker 1 (02:16):
Yeah, and it kind of goes along with that idea of,
like you know, personal powerAbsolutely and realizing what
makes you feel strong andempowered.
Speaker 2 (02:25):
Yes, it's like identifying those gifts not just
as skills, but as inherentqualities that we bring to the
table.
Speaker 1 (02:32):
Exactly, and it's about celebrating that.
Speaker 2 (02:34):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (02:35):
So the next category is connecting with nature and
the seasons.
Speaker 2 (02:40):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (02:42):
And I love this one because I think you know, we
kind of go through life and weforget that we're really
connected to nature.
Speaker 2 (02:49):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (02:51):
And so one of the prompts here is how do the
changing seasons affect yourenergy?
Speaker 2 (02:57):
That's a good one.
Speaker 1 (02:58):
Right Like how does spring make you feel different
than winter?
Speaker 2 (03:02):
Right.
Speaker 1 (03:02):
And how do those changes in nature actually
affect how you feel and yourenergy levels?
Speaker 2 (03:08):
Right, because it's something we just kind of, you
know, go through right, we don'tnecessarily pay attention to it
.
Speaker 1 (03:12):
We don't think about it.
Yeah, yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:13):
But it makes a lot of sense, you know, if you think
about it.
You know, in the spring you'recoming out of the darkness of
winter.
There's more sunlight.
Yes, you know, things areblooming and it makes sense that
your energy levels would behigher.
Speaker 1 (03:25):
Totally, and then in the fall, when things start to
buy back, you know, it makessense that your energy might be
a little bit lower.
Speaker 2 (03:31):
Right, and you know it's interesting.
I was thinking about this andit reminds me of how, like in
ancient traditions, you know,people really honored these
seasonal shifts, you know, withdifferent rituals and
celebrations.
Speaker 1 (03:43):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (03:43):
It was like this recognition that we're not
separate from nature, but we'rea part of it.
Speaker 1 (03:48):
Right.
Speaker 2 (03:49):
And so being in tune with that, you know, can be
really grounding.
Speaker 1 (03:54):
It can.
Speaker 2 (03:55):
Another prompt from this section is right about a
time you felt completely atpeace in nature.
Speaker 1 (04:02):
I like that one and I think we all have those moments
A lot, whether it's being atthe beach or, you know, hiking
in the mountains.
Speaker 2 (04:08):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:09):
What are those places that you know just make you
feel at peace and connected tonature?
Speaker 2 (04:14):
I remember once I was hiking through a redwood forest
.
Speaker 1 (04:17):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 2 (04:17):
And the air was so still and quiet, oh, and the
sunlight was filtering throughthe trees and it just felt like
this incredibly powerful ancientenergy I was surrounded by it.
Wow, that's beautiful yeah, andyou know, I think just
remembering and even sharingthose experiences through
writing can help us kind of tapback into those feelings,
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absolutely so.
Speaker 1 (04:41):
Next, we move into the realm of manifestation and
intentions.
Speaker 2 (04:44):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (04:46):
And this is a concept , I think, that's often
misunderstood.
Speaker 2 (04:49):
It is.
Speaker 1 (04:50):
And so I'm interested to see what the blog post has
to say about it Me too.
But it basically talks aboutyou know how we can use the
power of our mind and focus ourenergy and our belief to bring
things into being.
Speaker 2 (05:01):
Yeah, it's like that idea that we can kind of shape
our own reality, we can thingsinto being yeah, it's like that
idea that we can kind of shapeour own reality.
We can to some extent, but Ithink the blog also cautions
against, you know, having theseunrealistic expectations that
you know we can just wish forsomething and it'll magically
appear right it's really aboutaligning, you know, our actions
with our goals.
Speaker 1 (05:20):
Yes, taking those concrete steps yes to make
things happen it's like that,saying the universe helps those
who help themselves.
Speaker 2 (05:27):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (05:28):
So you can't just, you know, sit back and wish for
things to happen.
Right, you got to actually takeaction.
Speaker 2 (05:32):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (05:33):
So one of the prompts that really stood out to me in
this section is what's one newintention you'd like to set?
Speaker 2 (05:39):
Hmm, that's a great prompt.
Speaker 1 (05:41):
Right, and I think you know, as we're going through
these prompts, it's a goodthing to start thinking about.
Speaker 2 (05:49):
Absolutely, and you know the blog talks about being
very specific with ourintentions.
Yes, so not just vague desires.
It is that, but really gettingclear about what we want.
Speaker 1 (05:59):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (06:00):
And then you know thinking about what steps can we
take today to move closer tothat goal.
Speaker 1 (06:06):
Exactly, yeah, all right, so the next category is
honoring your ancestry andspiritual lineage.
Speaker 2 (06:11):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (06:13):
And this might sound a little witchy specific Right,
but I think there's a brattermessage here that applies to
everyone.
Speaker 2 (06:21):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (06:22):
And it's really just about acknowledging the impact
that our family history has onwho we are today.
Speaker 2 (06:28):
Right, we all come from somewhere and those
ancestral stories, whether weknow them or not, have shaped
our values, our beliefs, evenour patterns of behavior.
Speaker 1 (06:38):
Exactly so.
One of the prompts in here ishow has your family history
shaped who you are?
Speaker 2 (06:44):
It makes you think.
Speaker 1 (06:46):
It does.
Speaker 2 (06:46):
Like what stories have been passed down through
your family and how have thosestories you know impacted you?
Speaker 1 (06:52):
Yes, and what you know, kind of patterns or
beliefs have been passed down,you know, through generations.
Absolutely and then there's aprompt that says write a letter
to your ancestors.
Speaker 2 (07:02):
Ooh, that's interesting, I know right.
Speaker 1 (07:06):
And imagine expressing gratitude, you know,
for those good things theypassed down to you.
Speaker 2 (07:11):
Yeah, but also, maybe you know, acknowledging the
difficult parts.
Speaker 1 (07:15):
Right.
Speaker 2 (07:16):
Of your heritage and how they've shaped you.
Speaker 1 (07:18):
Yeah, it's like acknowledging that full spectrum
.
Speaker 2 (07:20):
Yes, the good and the bad Right, it's all part of our
story.
Speaker 1 (07:23):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (07:24):
So the final category we're going to talk about today
is embracing self-love andshadow work.
Ooh, so I know, shadow worksounds a little intense it does,
but the blog really presents itin a very accessible way.
Speaker 1 (07:37):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:37):
It basically means confronting those parts of
ourselves, okay, that maybe wedon't like so much.
Right, you know those, thoseparts of us that we maybe try to
hide or deny.
Yeah, and so it's really aboutself-acceptance, not negativity.
Speaker 1 (07:50):
Right.
Speaker 2 (07:50):
It's about recognizing that we are all
multifaceted.
Speaker 1 (07:54):
Right.
Speaker 2 (07:54):
And we have both light and shadow within us,
absolutely, and that's whatmakes us whole.
Speaker 1 (07:59):
And I think that's something you know that a lot of
people struggle with isembracing those parts of
ourselves that we don'tnecessarily like Right, and
there's a prompt in this sectionthat asks what's a limiting
belief you've overcome?
Speaker 2 (08:11):
Oh, I like that.
Speaker 1 (08:12):
Right, and this could be anything you know like.
Maybe you used to believe youweren't good at something and
you've realized no, I actuallyam good at this Right.
Or maybe you had this limitingbelief about yourself that's no
longer true.
Speaker 2 (08:24):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (08:25):
So it's about recognizing how we've grown and
changed.
Speaker 2 (08:28):
It's a good way to kind of like celebrate our
progress.
Speaker 1 (08:31):
It is.
Speaker 2 (08:31):
And, you know, acknowledge that we're not
static.
Speaker 1 (08:34):
Right.
Speaker 2 (08:34):
We're constantly evolving.
Speaker 1 (08:35):
Yes, so, before we jump into the next batch of
prompts, yeah.
Just wanted to pause for amoment, sure, and see what's
resonating with you so far.
Speaker 2 (08:43):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:44):
You know.
Have any of these promptssparked your curiosity or made
you think differently?
Absolutely.
Prompts sparked your curiosityor made you think differently?
Absolutely yeah, and we'll beback in a flash to delve even
deeper into this magical worldof self-discovery sounds great.
Speaker 2 (08:57):
Welcome back.
So you know we were exploring,connecting with nature and the
seasons right and, uh, the bloghad some interesting thoughts on
, uh, moon, oh, yes, yeah.
So there's a prompt that asksus to kind of reflect on our
connection to the moon's phases,and this might sound a little
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woo-woo.
Speaker 1 (09:20):
Sure.
Speaker 2 (09:21):
But it's really about tuning into the rhythms around
us, right.
Even if we don't followastrology, you know there's
something undeniably powerfulabout like the moon cycles.
Speaker 1 (09:31):
I agree.
Yeah, it's a cosmic dance andscientifically you know, yes,
the moon does affect the tides.
Speaker 2 (09:37):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:37):
And we are mostly water as humans, exactly.
So it's.
It's not a stretch to thinkthat those energies might be
influencing us too.
Speaker 2 (09:44):
I think that's right.
Speaker 1 (09:45):
And I don't think the blog is necessarily advocating
for moon magic or anything.
Speaker 2 (09:49):
Right.
Speaker 1 (09:49):
But it's really just encouraging us to observe and
just acknowledge thateverything's interconnected.
Speaker 2 (09:55):
Yes, that's a good point.
Speaker 1 (09:56):
Yeah, speaking of connecting with nature, there's
also a prompt that asks us tothink about our favorite natural
spaces and how they make usfeel connected to the earth.
Speaker 2 (10:05):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (10:06):
So what are those places?
Speaker 2 (10:07):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:07):
You know where you feel grounded and centered and
at peace.
Speaker 2 (10:11):
Right.
Speaker 1 (10:12):
And I think those can be different for everybody.
Speaker 2 (10:14):
For sure.
Speaker 1 (10:14):
You know whether it's the forest, the beach, a garden
, Absolutely Whatever.
What are those places for you?
Speaker 2 (10:21):
And you know, what I like is how the blog encourages
us to not just identify thoseplaces, but to really explore.
Speaker 1 (10:29):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (10:29):
You know how they make us feel and you know, is it
the feeling of the sunlight onyour skin, or you know the sound
of birds?
Or the smell of pine needles,you know, like all those little
sensory details.
Speaker 1 (10:45):
It's about engaging all of our senses when we're in
nature not just being there, butreally experiencing it Exactly.
So there's another prompt inthis section, and it does sound
a little witchy, but it asks usto explore how we work with
herbs or plants in our rituals.
Speaker 2 (11:01):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (11:02):
But we don't have to be brewing potions to kind of
tap into that.
Speaker 2 (11:06):
That's right.
Speaker 1 (11:08):
Think about even essential oils that you might
use.
Speaker 2 (11:10):
Right, right, or the teas that you drink.
Speaker 1 (11:12):
Exactly.
You know there's a reason whycertain plants have been used
for healing and ritual forcenturies.
Speaker 2 (11:18):
And across so many cultures too.
Speaker 1 (11:20):
And so many different cultures.
Speaker 2 (11:21):
It's fascinating.
Speaker 1 (11:22):
It really is.
Speaker 2 (11:23):
It is.
Speaker 1 (11:24):
So, even if you don't necessarily subscribe to, you
know specific magical properties.
Speaker 2 (11:28):
Right.
Speaker 1 (11:28):
There's something about connecting with plants.
Speaker 2 (11:30):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:31):
That just feels therapeutic.
Speaker 2 (11:32):
Absolutely.
I think it's because, you knowagain, we're not separate from
nature.
Speaker 1 (11:36):
Right.
Speaker 2 (11:36):
We're part of it, and so engaging with plants whether
we're, you know, growing herbsor, you know, going to a
botanical garden, or even juststopping to smell the flowers,
it can be a powerful way to youknow, ground ourselves, connect
with the earth.
Yeah, it's really interesting.
Speaker 1 (11:54):
Okay, switching gears a little bit back into the
manifestation and intentionsrealm.
Okay, there's a prompt thatasks us to think about a time
when a manifestation actuallycame true for us.
Oh, I like that so it's easy toget caught up in what we
haven't manifested yet, right,but this prompts really making
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us think about those times whenit did work.
Speaker 2 (12:18):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (12:18):
You know, and I think that can be really powerful.
I agree Because it reminds usthat we actually do have that
power.
Speaker 2 (12:23):
We do.
Speaker 1 (12:24):
To shape our reality.
And, again, it's not about justwishing.
Speaker 2 (12:27):
Right.
Speaker 1 (12:28):
It's not about just wishing Right, it's about
putting in the effort.
Yes, holding that intention.
Speaker 2 (12:31):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (12:31):
And taking action.
Speaker 2 (12:33):
I think the blog also really highlights gratitude.
Speaker 1 (12:36):
Yes, as a big part of this too, it is.
Speaker 2 (12:38):
You know, not just focusing on what we want, but
also appreciating what we have.
Speaker 1 (12:43):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (12:43):
Because gratitude really shifts our perspective.
Speaker 1 (12:45):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (12:46):
You know from a place of lack to a place of abundance
.
Yes, you know, from a place oflack to a place of abundance it
does, and I think when we're inthat state of appreciation, we
naturally attract more positiveexperiences.
Speaker 1 (12:56):
For sure, and there's a prompt that asks us to
reflect on what it feels like tofully believe in your power to
create your own reality.
Speaker 2 (13:05):
Ooh, that's a powerful one.
Speaker 1 (13:07):
Right, and it's about owning our choices, yes and our
actions, and understanding thatthey really do have this ripple
effect on the world around us.
Speaker 2 (13:16):
That's a good point.
Yeah, I like that a lot.
Speaker 1 (13:19):
So, moving into honoring your ancestry and
spiritual lineage, there's aprompt that I thought was
interesting.
It asks us to reflect on howour ancestry might influence our
spiritual path, even if wedon't consciously follow their
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traditions.
Speaker 2 (13:40):
Oh, okay.
Speaker 1 (13:41):
So it's like even if our ancestors were of a
different religion or adifferent spiritual path than
ours, I think it can stillinfluence us.
Speaker 2 (13:51):
I agree, and I think it's interesting how, you know,
those stories become part of ourown narrative, whether we
realize it or not.
Speaker 1 (13:56):
For sure, and you know, even understanding that I
think can be helpful.
Speaker 2 (14:00):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (14:00):
Because it gives us insights into you know why we
believe what we believe.
Speaker 2 (14:05):
Right, yeah, and how we see the world, it's like
understanding ourselves it isyeah for sure.
Speaker 1 (14:11):
And then the blog asks us to think about or write
about a time when we feltconnected to our ancestors or
spiritual guides and I know thatmight sound a little out there
for some people yeah.
But I think the core messagehere is about recognizing that
we're part of something largerthan ourselves.
Speaker 2 (14:31):
Right, and even if we don't believe in, you know,
ancestral spirits or anything, Ithink there's still that sense
of connection to somethingbeyond our individual existence.
Speaker 1 (14:40):
For sure, and you know whether that's you know a
higher power or nature, whateverit is.
I think it's good to tap intothat feeling.
Speaker 2 (14:49):
I think you're right.
It can be very grounding andhumbling.
Speaker 1 (14:52):
Yeah, it can.
Speaker 2 (14:54):
And I like how the blog talks about, you know,
honoring those who came beforeus.
Speaker 1 (14:58):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (14:59):
You know, recognizing their influence in our lives.
Yes, and I think that's a goodway to kind of keep their memory
alive and recognize that, youknow, we're part of this lineage
that extends, you know, farbeyond our own lifetime.
Speaker 1 (15:12):
Yeah, it's a beautiful thought.
There's also a prompt that asksus to write about a family
tradition that feels magical orsacred.
Speaker 2 (15:22):
Oh, okay.
Speaker 1 (15:22):
And how it connects us to our roots.
Speaker 2 (15:24):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (15:25):
And that could be anything you know like a holiday
ritual or even just a familyrecipe.
Absolutely, it's really aboutfinding meaning in those shared
experiences.
Speaker 2 (15:33):
And that feeling of connection too.
Yes, for sure.
Speaker 1 (15:36):
All right, ready to tackle the final category.
Speaker 2 (15:38):
Yeah, let's do it.
Speaker 1 (15:39):
Embracing self-love and shadow work.
We were talking a little bitabout it before, but you were.
The blog describes shadow workas working to heal the parts of
ourselves, and I think that's alifelong journey.
Speaker 2 (15:54):
I think you're right.
Speaker 1 (15:54):
It's about recognizing those parts of
ourselves that we might try tohide or deny.
Speaker 2 (15:59):
Right, those shadow parts Right yeah.
Speaker 1 (16:01):
But true self-love is embracing it all.
Speaker 2 (16:04):
Exactly.
It's about being honest withourselves, even when it's
uncomfortable.
Yes, yeah, and realizing, youknow that's okay we all have
those parts Absolutely, and it'sabout understanding and
integrating those aspects ratherthan just, you know, trying to
shove them down or pretend theydon't exist.
Speaker 1 (16:20):
Yes, so there's a prompt that asks us to reflect
on the importance of forgivenessand compassion.
Speaker 2 (16:27):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (16:28):
In our personal growth and you know we are often
our own worst critics.
We are we hold ourselves tothese really high standards yes
but I think forgiveness forourselves and for others is so
essential to moving forwardabsolutely, and the blog also
talks about self-compassionwhich I think is so important.
Speaker 2 (16:46):
It is it's about treating ourselves with the same
kindness and understanding thatwe would offer a friend exactly
, and we all make mistakes we,we do.
Speaker 1 (16:54):
We all have flaws.
Speaker 2 (16:55):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (16:55):
It's part of being human.
Speaker 2 (16:56):
It is.
Speaker 1 (16:57):
And there's a prompt that I thought was interesting.
It says write about how youshow yourself kindness and grace
when you're working throughchallenges.
Speaker 2 (17:04):
Oh, that's a good one .
Speaker 1 (17:05):
Right, because it's so easy to beat ourselves up
when things are tough yeah.
But how can we be our own bestfriend?
Speaker 2 (17:13):
Right.
Speaker 1 (17:14):
Our own cheerleader during those times.
Speaker 2 (17:16):
Yeah, it's about recognizing that we have those
inner resources, you know.
Speaker 1 (17:19):
We do.
Speaker 2 (17:20):
Of strength and resilience, yeah, and when we
can tap into those, especiallywhen we're feeling, you know,
overwhelmed or stressed, right,we can move through those
challenges.
Speaker 1 (17:29):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (17:30):
With a little more grace.
Speaker 1 (17:32):
Absolutely so.
Before we move on to that finalset of prompts, I just want to
pause for a moment and reflect.
You know what?
What's come up for you so far?
Yeah, good idea what promptshave sparked a new thought or a
feeling?
I'm definitely feeling inspiredme too, yeah, and we'll be back
in a jiffy to wrap things upsounds good.
Speaker 2 (17:50):
Okay, so we're back and ready for our final set of
prompts.
I'm so excited to see what elsethis blog has in store.
Speaker 1 (17:57):
Yeah, me too.
I've really been enjoying these.
Speaker 2 (18:00):
Yeah, it's amazing how much depth there is to these
.
Speaker 1 (18:05):
Yeah, they really make you think.
Right, they really do so.
You know, we were talking aboutthis idea of embracing
self-love and shadow work.
Right and and there's a promptin here about integrating those
light and dark energies into ourpractices.
Speaker 2 (18:24):
Oh, interesting OK.
Speaker 1 (18:26):
And I know it sounds kind of esoteric, but it's
actually a powerful concept.
Speaker 2 (18:31):
I think so too, you know yeah.
Speaker 1 (18:33):
Because we, we all have both.
We do, you know, we're not justsunshine and rainbows.
Speaker 2 (18:38):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (18:39):
And I think, recognizing that and and kind of
you know, embracing, all ofthose parts of ourselves, yeah.
Is what makes us whole.
Speaker 2 (18:47):
Absolutely, and you know it goes back to that yin
and yang idea.
Speaker 1 (18:49):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (18:50):
Like you, can't have one without the other.
Speaker 1 (18:51):
Exactly need both to create that balance absolutely I
don't know.
It reminds me of um, ofkintsugi, that japanese art
where they repair broken potterywith gold yes and so it
actually highlights the cracksinstead of trying to hide them I
love that it's like the thoseimperfections are part of the
beauty they are yeah, and thenthere's a prompt that asks us to
(19:14):
write about a fear orinsecurity that we've released.
So how have we let go of thosethings that have been holding us
back?
Speaker 2 (19:23):
Yeah, and how did our rituals or practices you know
help us to do that?
Speaker 1 (19:28):
And again, you know it doesn't have to be anything
witchy.
Speaker 2 (19:31):
Right.
Speaker 1 (19:32):
But we all have things.
Speaker 2 (19:33):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (19:33):
That we do, whether it's meditation or talking to a
friend or taking a walk.
Speaker 2 (19:37):
Yeah, all those things can be rituals.
Speaker 1 (19:39):
Exactly.
Yeah, it's really just findingthose things that work for us.
Speaker 2 (19:44):
And doing them with intention.
Speaker 1 (19:46):
Yes, that's the key.
Speaker 2 (19:52):
It's like creating that space for healing and
transformation.
Speaker 1 (19:53):
I think that's a really important point, yeah,
and then there's a prompt inhere about self-care.
Speaker 2 (19:56):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (19:57):
And I just want to say I love how the blog really
emphasizes this, because I thinkit's so important.
Speaker 2 (20:03):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (20:04):
You know, it's not selfish to take care of
ourselves.
Speaker 2 (20:06):
It's not, it's essential, it is.
We can't pour from an empty cup.
Speaker 1 (20:09):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (20:10):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (20:10):
We need to replenish ourselves.
Speaker 2 (20:11):
Right.
Speaker 1 (20:12):
So that we can actually show up.
Yeah, for ourselves and forothers.
Speaker 2 (20:15):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (20:16):
And so the blog is encouraging us to, you know,
think about those practices thatnourish our mind, body and
spirit.
Speaker 2 (20:23):
Right.
Speaker 1 (20:24):
And that could be anything.
Yeah, it could be taking a bath, reading a book, spending time
in nature.
Speaker 2 (20:29):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (20:29):
You know, just giving ourselves permission to rest.
Speaker 2 (20:32):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (20:33):
To recharge.
Speaker 2 (20:34):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (20:34):
And to just reconnect .
Speaker 2 (20:36):
And to honor our own energy, yeah, which I think is
another really important theme.
It is, yeah, it is.
Speaker 1 (20:41):
Yeah, and then there's a prompt that just kind
of brings all this together.
Speaker 2 (20:44):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (20:45):
And it asks us to write about what it means to you
to live as your authentic,magical self.
I love that to live as yourauthentic, magical self.
I love that right, so it'sabout letting go of expectations
, embracing our individualityyes and really just shining our
own unique light exactly, anddoing it without apology yes,
exactly.
So what does this all mean?
Speaker 2 (21:06):
well, I think, even though these prompts are framed,
you know within this this kindof witchy context, right,
there's something here foreveryone who's interested in
self-discovery you know it'sabout connecting with nature yes
setting intentions, honoringour lineage yeah and really
embracing all parts of ourselves.
(21:28):
Yes, the light and the shadow,absolutely.
And what I think is so coolabout these prompts is that they
encourage us to tap into ourintuition.
Speaker 1 (21:36):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (21:36):
And to just approach life with this sense of wonder
and playfulness, and I thinkthat can be really empowering
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (21:43):
And remember, you don't have to identify as a
witch to benefit from theseprops.
Speaker 2 (21:48):
Absolutely not.
Speaker 1 (21:49):
They're just invitations to kind of dive
deeper and explore our ownunique path.
Speaker 2 (21:54):
Exactly so.
As we wrap up our deep divetoday, I'd love to leave you
with one final prompt.
Speaker 1 (22:01):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (22:02):
And I want you to think about this.
You know, as you continueexploring these ideas, if you
could create your own witchyjournal prompt, what would it be
?
Speaker 1 (22:10):
Ooh, I like it.
Speaker 2 (22:12):
Yeah, what question would you ask yourself to really
spark that inner exploration?
Speaker 1 (22:18):
That's a good one.
Speaker 2 (22:19):
And remember the magic is always there, waiting
to be uncovered.
Speaker 1 (22:23):
Beautiful.
Thanks for joining us on thisjourney.
Speaker 2 (22:26):
Thanks for having me.
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