Journal Prompts::September 2022

Carpe Diem

Thanks James Clear for the reminder.

"Whatever age you are today, your future self would love to be it.

Most people do not consider 65 to be a young age... but when you're 75, you'd love to rewind to 65 and regain those years. Few people would describe 35 as your youth, but in your mid-50s your mid-30s will seem like the "young you."

Today is a great opportunity, no matter your age. Looking back in a few years, today will seem like the time when you were young and full of potential or the moment when you could have started early or the turning point when you made a choice that benefited your future.

The moment in front of you right now is a good one. Make the most of it."

• Stop. Look directly in front of you and write about what you see. Captured moments are not given the credit they deserve.

• Write a letter to your younger self appreciating the mistakes, risks, and successes that brought you where you are today.

• Write a letter to your future self with excitement about what is to come. So often, as we age, we forget to dream. Dream with yourself in your writing today.

As always, I am grateful for each and every one of you. I am thrilled that you’re making space for the transformational healing and learning power of writing. May your writing bring you understanding, compassion, and insight to continue to grow in love with yourself!