Truth Seeker: Birthdays And New Beginnings
For a few years now, I have done a journaling prompt specifically around my birthday and also around the New Year. These set of questions are not the easiest to answer, and like all prompts they require your honesty. This Truth Seeker is an opportunity for you to reflect and express gratitude, but also reflect to set intentions for yourself.
Take time to "sit with" and reflect on each prompt, and then check out my answers that came straight from my own journal. Use this prompt for birthdays, New Years, or just for new beginnings.
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What do I truly want for myself for this next year?
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What area of my life could use some growth?
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What area of my life am I so beyond proud of?
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What "gifts" do I want to receive?
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If this next year was the last year of my life, how do I want to live it out?
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Check out my responses straight from my journal.
What do I truly want for myself for this next year?
For this next year, I want boldness and a stronger voice. I want to take on new opportunities that challenge me. I want to see myself speaking to others. Pushing myself to think outside of the mold. I want continuous growth.
What area of my life could use some growth?
An area I can work on is more gratitude. Gratitude crushes pity parties. And sometimes we don't like that... we would rather complain. I am the best hostess for a pity party sometimes. No more of that. Put the hustle to rest sometimes, but always get back up to keep going. Push out of the mundane, and a find a moment outside of the mundane each day.
What area of my life am I so beyond proud of?
I am so proud of my love as a mother. The absolute drive to be the best I can for her. My mindset... its grown. My courage... its roaring.
What "gifts" do I want to receive?
-more fall mornings, with a crispness in the air
-deep meaningful conversations
-adventures
-an overabundance of love for my growing family
-courage to raise my voice
-strength to make the first step
-more larger than life moments
-more unveiling moments of my truth
If this next year was the last year of my life, how do I want to live it out?
I would want slower days, days full of exploration or maybe days just of snuggling. More days of enjoying savory dishes and days of running in the morning. Days of laughter instead of arguing, or maybe more arguing over if a word exists for points in Scrabble. An actual moment standing in front of others, giving my story and encouraging words. A moment away from a long day in the classroom, and more walks outside. More truck rides singing "Fancy" in our best Reba voices, or singing along to Toy Story. If this was my last year I would be so intentional, so present. So careful with my time. Careful not to waste time on things that make me miserable. Filling my day, filling all five of my senses with vibrancy and life.