There is only one person in your life that you will never, and can never get rid of, it's yourself. This is why it is so important to get to know your inner voice. The person who speaks to you all day, the you that is constantly running a narrative in your head like Morgan Freeman in the movies. Do not rush the process of getting to know yourself, just as you would savor the time in a new relationship, savor getting to know yourself deeply. It is important to take time to notice the quality of this conversation, and there are many different topics to explore within yourself. Inviting the question, do you like your inner voice? Does your inner voice love you?
All the change you wish to see in those around you is simply a mirror for the change you wish to see in yourself. You have control over you, but no one else. If you find yourself constantly frustrated with your boss, coworker, significant other or anyone else in your life, it is an invitation to look within yourself. Allow these triggers to illuminate the shadowed parts of your soul. When you choose to take full responsibility for your own life you begin to realize with time, effort and love you can shift anything that is no longer serving you. It all starts with awareness. Notice what you are avoiding, notice what issues you want to run from and realize what questions you refuse to answer. Be willing to face yourself with the compassion and love you always desired to receive from others.
The following journal questions are focused on what you do with the empty space in your life, essentially shining a light on some of your unconscious habits. Leading you to an understanding of what may or may not be serving your current situation. They are only and invitation, integrate as many or as few as you would like in your journaling practice. Maybe one question you have a very short response and another you can write for days. Allow all your thoughts, feelings and emotions to surface without judgement. Your Journal is your safe space, be yourself, be raw, and be real.- Do you give yourself space to be bored? Expand
- What happens when you have down time? Expand
- What do you find yourself filling your free time with? Expand
- Are you using entertainment as a distraction? Expand
- Are you using work as a distraction? Expand
- What are you avoiding? Expand
- Can you sit with yourself with nothing to do? For how long? Expand
- What is the quality of your thoughts when you have nothing to do? Expand
- How do you feel when you have nothing to do? Expand
- Where do those feelings stem from? Expand
- How can you support yourself to feel safe and secure when you are uncomfortable with your boredom? Expand