“Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.” – Louis L’Amour
Whether you prefer to bullet journal, junk journal, or keep an old fashioned written journal behind lock and key, regular journaling helps you stay connected to yourself. It is one of the most powerful ways to reflect, process emotions, express creativity, and take note of your life.
But if you feel stuck, or need a bit of journaling inspiration, we’ve put together a list of journaling prompts to help you out. Each month we will offer a handful of prompts based on a journaling theme. You can use whichever prompts speak to you and journal in your preferred style. Be creative. Be authentic.
February’s journaling theme is:
Meditation journaling
This isn’t the kind of journaling that you do after sitting in a quiet room cross-legged on the floor focusing on your breathing. Meditation journaling isn’t about the act of meditating as much as it is about mindfulness and reflection. It is about pausing, contemplating, and connecting with the moment and with yourself.
Meditation Journaling Prompts
1. Walking Journal: A prompt with two equally important parts.
First, take yourself on a walk wherever you feel comfortable. It doesn’t have to be surrounded by nature or through a park. Be observant and mindful during your walk. Be present in the moment and take in what you are seeing, hearing, or feeling. Try not to let your mind wander to other things. Just walk.
Second, journal about your walk. Write down your observations, how you felt, what you saw or heard. Reflect on your time and note any emotions or thoughts that come up as you reflect.
2. Present Moment: Connect with the now.
Write about what is happening right now. Use your senses and describe the moment you are in. What do you hear, see, or smell? Is there activity around you? Is it quiet? Where are you sitting as you write? How does your body feel right now?
3. Gratitude List: Embrace gratitude in the moment.
Set a timer for five minutes. When you start the timer, begin listing out as many things you are grateful for as possible. This isn’t about speed or listing more or less. It’s about taking a moment to be grateful, acknowledge those things, and dig down a bit below the surface, beyond the easy to list things. Take time to reflect on your list after and note your thoughts.
4. Letter Writing: Just write, don’t send.
Write a letter to someone you don’t plan on sending. It can be to whomever about whatever. Is there something you’ve always wanted to say to someone, but haven’t? Write it down. Do you wish you could give your past self some advice? Write a letter. You can do the same for your future self. Be honest and let it out, you’re not going to be sending it after all.
Explore little infinite for more journaling prompts and keep an eye out for next month’s prompt.
