WRITE LAB

Calling all writers, creators or those seeking a little inspiration. Join the Write Lab to receive writing prompts to spark your creativity. This group is truly for anyone - even those who do not consider themselves a “writer.” Carving out time to put pen to paper can be a game-changer. Writing allows us to reflect, clarifies thinking and gets us out of our head. And who knows, you may simply discover something pretty darn cool.

January 21, 2020

What is the biggest emotion that is present for you? An emotion you may label as icky. Perhaps one that has been lingering for what feels like far too long.

Fear? Anxiety? Worry? Doubt? What seems to be weighing you down?

How are you choosing to process this/these emotion(s)? Are you attempting to ignore them? Are you pushing them to the side? If so, are you finding that to be a temporary fix or is the ignorance bliss? Does the emotion keep stirring deep within you?

What if, instead of pushing this aside. Instead of ignoring the feeling or oh-so-persistent emotion. What if you, instead, you choose to gain a better understanding of why it is present. What is the underlying message? Why is this emotion trying to get your attention?

What if, instead, you welcome the emotion in with open arms. Sit down with it. Get quiet with it. Invite it out to coffee. Like, “Yo, what is it that you need from me"?

Pay attention. Snuggle up with it. Look within.

Write down your discoveries.

Past Writing Prompts

Why are you exploring writing prompts? What is it that you want to create. Get specific. What are the possibilities? Do you want to write short stories, develop a consistent journaling practice, start a blog, write/publish a book, write music. Remember, there are no limitations. Dream big, yo.

What does self-care look like for you? Meditation, writing, reading, exercise, alone time, you get the idea. If you don't currently practice self-care, what would it look like if you carved out the time?

Draft a letter to someone who inspires you. Don't panic, you don't have to send it. Think of this more as a gratitude exercise, a way to express how this individual has influenced your life. Capture all of the qualities within them that you admire. Think about lessons you have learned from them. What do you admire most about them? The way they overcome obstacles? Their accomplishments? The way they carry themselves? Use this as a way to reflect on the positive, impactful humans in your world. And hey, if you end up feeling pulled to send a copy of the letter, do it!

Compose a list of "things" that are on your to-do list. The ones that continuously get bumped. The things you'll "get to later", but they are not taking priority. The shit we aren't doing may be weighing us down more than we may think. They may not even take as long as we imagine. So, let's jot them down and create a plan. Next to the tasks write down realistic goals/deadlines for completion and then take a moment to capture the feeling once completed. This isn't as creative as other writing prompts, but think of the freedom that will arrive and the sense of accomplishment when you can sit and free-write when your to-do list isn't bogging you down.