Journaling (not just for ourselves, but for a better world)
“Imagining ourselves as separate from — and having dominion over — nature, we forget that we, too, are animals. We forget that we live on land rich with history, pain, and beauty, deeply burdened by the weight of our presence. We forget that each of us is responsible for the legacy and survival of the earth.” - What’s Your Story?: A Journal For Everyday Evolution
Despite the fact that I’m constantly pouring my heart out on this blog and Instagram, I’ve never been one for journaling. But whenever I take the time to write out my thoughts for my own clarity, I inevitably feel better and more organized about the issue that’s weighing heavily on my mind.
In an attempt to sooth anxiety and embrace growth and evolution during what has been one of the most stressful times for our family (as it has been for countless others), I started making my way through the new book, What’s Your Story?: A Journal For Everyday Evolution, by Rebecca Walker and Lily Diamond.
What’s Your Story? is a beautifully designed, interactive journal that contains series of deeply personal writing prompts intended to excavate the stories that have shaped our pasts, while inspiring new, fulfilling narratives for our future.
Flipping through the book upon arrival, I landed on this prompt first: “How does it feel to consider yourself a part of, rather than separate from, the natural world? What keeps you from feeling this every day?”
I intend to sit on this for a while before inking my thoughts in the journal. What would you write?
