February '24 Journal Prompts
Do you feel that it is difficult to grow into a new version of yourself while remaining in communities and friendships that were a part of “old you?” Why or why not?
Have you ever experienced push back from individuals when you were in a season of growth? If so, describe the challenge.
Does your previous experience color how you approach communication now? If yes, in what ways?
Think of a current situation that requires you to show up as the human you are today and interact with people who knew you, "before." What is the same and what is different about the challenge you described in prompt two?
When something is true about one person or community, does it make it true about all people? Why or why not?
What does it look like to celebrate your agency and the agency of the other in situations like the one mentioned above?
It's true, bad outcomes happen. What are some alternative outcomes that could result from showing up as the fullest version of yourself while still allowing others to be themselves?
If our bravery and authenticity is met with a lack of empathy, understanding, mean spiritedness, etc. we must also honor our agency and protect our beautiful hearts and bodies. What is your plan if your open communication is met with an unkind response?
What kind of humans love their own humanity and the humanity of others? Describe the type of world this would be.
Authentic agency is not the easy road, but the rewards are great. Describe the possible rewards for living in your authentic agency and protecting and respecting the agency of others.
