I have been writing my reflection journal for almost 18 months now, but I would like to be more consistent. When I am not sure what to write about, I simply talk about what I did throughout the day and I find myself reflecting on one aspect that will spontaneously show up such as a feeling or thought. What helped me organize my thinking process is the SRP you discussed last week, which gives my reflection a framework. I find it useful and easy as it does not require a lot of writing so when I don't have much time, I write it in bullet points and still feel accomplished :)
I enjoyed reading this article and will certainly apply this new information in various aspects of my life.
The part I found the most interesting was talking about “Part X” which is the part responsible for slowing us down, because in life there will always be pain and we must learn to live and work with it rather than resisting it.
Another part I liked was when the author says “while pain is inevitable, suffering is optional”.
Thanks for the comment Zina! As you reflect on what stood out to you the most from the article you engage certain circuits in your brain that makes this information officially yours too as you go on being the author of your life! 😊
This article was very interesting and I'm looking forward to reading more about "Part X" and applying the tools provided in my daily life. One thing that caught my attention is when the author explained there is no way to avoid Part X, but there are strategies for dealing with it, and how we process and handle it leads to happiness.
Thanks for your comment Maya, indeed Part X is a part of the different complexities that makes us - it is wiser to recognize and deal with it than resist and try to destroy it. After all, how can we be happy while we are damaging a part of us? 😊
“We are made to explore life not figure it out.” Love it! People should start taking a “Chill” Pill (among other pills of its kind) - which is literally a pill that they take along with their other daily supplements (if they don’t then just that), that is physical and reminds them of these basic requirements of life.
Hi @substack, can we have an edit option for the comments? Thanks.
Just to clarify, the “Chill Pill” is an empty capsule, (or filled with water, for hygiene purposes maybe empty is better). The whole purpose is just for it to be physical, visual and to be a literal consumption by the body and soul. 🙏🏽
Lastly, very interesting read! Before I see the trailer for “Stutz” by Jonah Hill I was very intrigued because he’s a great actor. But when I saw the trailer I thought it’s about his life story with his therapist, didn’t know Stutz already was an influential figure (not sure if that was the right word to describe him). Also not sure if this what the documentary is about but will definitely give it a shot!
T hanks for the thread of comments Ahmed! 😅 Indeed, we need a comment edit option!
Love the physical reminder/activity to the concept - it reminds me of different ways this metaphor was used to describe meditation and exercise as a magical pill.
My daily morning reflection with the “reminder concepts” we talked about in the workshop two weeks ago, is my magical pill packaged in physical writing (not merely thinking about them) - this helps me solidify the neural connection associated with the concept.
I've tried writing/reflecting, it rarely worked. I mean I dont know what to write, how to start, the questions to answer, the direction of the "conversation".
Therefore, I dont find it very efficient unless I have a list of questions to answer and to make me think on a deeper level.
I share the same thinking LA, when I first started I had to start with a “guided journal” which literally does what you were referring to - gives you prompts for reflection.
As my habit grew, and I started seeing the value of reflecting, I began enjoying it and the freedom to do it without any prompts.
I try to share questions in every newsletter release, my suggestion is to start with these (once a week) and work your way up. Open a fresh page in your journal, write the question on top and let the creative juices flow!
Hello! I used to feel the same way. Not that I am a journaleineer (new word) - I literally have written just a handful in my whole life, and don’t do it much. But what I liked when I did was the fact that writing things down releases some pressure of you always holding on to them in your brain. So the first step has to do with the habit, of writing even what you could think are the silliest stuff. A simple example is writing your favorite dishes, or what would you do if you won $1 Million dollars. Again, I’m not an expert and don’t intend to be. Hope this makes sense 😇
I have been writing my reflection journal for almost 18 months now, but I would like to be more consistent. When I am not sure what to write about, I simply talk about what I did throughout the day and I find myself reflecting on one aspect that will spontaneously show up such as a feeling or thought. What helped me organize my thinking process is the SRP you discussed last week, which gives my reflection a framework. I find it useful and easy as it does not require a lot of writing so when I don't have much time, I write it in bullet points and still feel accomplished :)
Thanks for your thoughts Dana! Check out the Bullet Journal method, I think you will really enjoy the approach 😉
I enjoyed reading this article and will certainly apply this new information in various aspects of my life.
The part I found the most interesting was talking about “Part X” which is the part responsible for slowing us down, because in life there will always be pain and we must learn to live and work with it rather than resisting it.
Another part I liked was when the author says “while pain is inevitable, suffering is optional”.
Thanks for the comment Zina! As you reflect on what stood out to you the most from the article you engage certain circuits in your brain that makes this information officially yours too as you go on being the author of your life! 😊
This article was very interesting and I'm looking forward to reading more about "Part X" and applying the tools provided in my daily life. One thing that caught my attention is when the author explained there is no way to avoid Part X, but there are strategies for dealing with it, and how we process and handle it leads to happiness.
Thanks for your comment Maya, indeed Part X is a part of the different complexities that makes us - it is wiser to recognize and deal with it than resist and try to destroy it. After all, how can we be happy while we are damaging a part of us? 😊
“We are made to explore life not figure it out.” Love it! People should start taking a “Chill” Pill (among other pills of its kind) - which is literally a pill that they take along with their other daily supplements (if they don’t then just that), that is physical and reminds them of these basic requirements of life.
Hi @substack, can we have an edit option for the comments? Thanks.
Just to clarify, the “Chill Pill” is an empty capsule, (or filled with water, for hygiene purposes maybe empty is better). The whole purpose is just for it to be physical, visual and to be a literal consumption by the body and soul. 🙏🏽
Lastly, very interesting read! Before I see the trailer for “Stutz” by Jonah Hill I was very intrigued because he’s a great actor. But when I saw the trailer I thought it’s about his life story with his therapist, didn’t know Stutz already was an influential figure (not sure if that was the right word to describe him). Also not sure if this what the documentary is about but will definitely give it a shot!
T hanks for the thread of comments Ahmed! 😅 Indeed, we need a comment edit option!
Love the physical reminder/activity to the concept - it reminds me of different ways this metaphor was used to describe meditation and exercise as a magical pill.
My daily morning reflection with the “reminder concepts” we talked about in the workshop two weeks ago, is my magical pill packaged in physical writing (not merely thinking about them) - this helps me solidify the neural connection associated with the concept.
I've tried writing/reflecting, it rarely worked. I mean I dont know what to write, how to start, the questions to answer, the direction of the "conversation".
Therefore, I dont find it very efficient unless I have a list of questions to answer and to make me think on a deeper level.
thank you for the beautiful emails!!
I share the same thinking LA, when I first started I had to start with a “guided journal” which literally does what you were referring to - gives you prompts for reflection.
As my habit grew, and I started seeing the value of reflecting, I began enjoying it and the freedom to do it without any prompts.
I try to share questions in every newsletter release, my suggestion is to start with these (once a week) and work your way up. Open a fresh page in your journal, write the question on top and let the creative juices flow!
Enjoy 😊🙌
Hello! I used to feel the same way. Not that I am a journaleineer (new word) - I literally have written just a handful in my whole life, and don’t do it much. But what I liked when I did was the fact that writing things down releases some pressure of you always holding on to them in your brain. So the first step has to do with the habit, of writing even what you could think are the silliest stuff. A simple example is writing your favorite dishes, or what would you do if you won $1 Million dollars. Again, I’m not an expert and don’t intend to be. Hope this makes sense 😇
Indeed, starting small to get the “engine oiled up” with some random yet personally interesting topics, does the job!! 🙏