| If you are an abuse survivor, keeping a journal can | | | | heart, writing them down as you go. |
| be a profound enhancement to your inner healing. | | | | 9. Write about the funniest thing that happened to |
| Make a commitment to lovingly listen to yourself. You | | | | you. |
| are worthy of gentle care. Here are 24 journal | | | | 10. Write 100 affirmations. |
| prompts. | | | | 11. Write about one good quality about someone you |
| Choose a beautiful journal for your own. Perhaps you | | | | find difficult. |
| want it the size you can easily slide into your pocket | | | | 12. Take a Bible story and imagine yourself as one of |
| or purse. Keep your journal in a private place. It is not | | | | the characters. As that character, what do you do |
| for other eyes. | | | | and say? Write about the scene and what you say |
| Set aside a time each day to write, even if it is only | | | | and do. |
| for ten minutes. Writing for ten minutes is better | | | | 13. Write about your accomplishments. If you feel like |
| than not writing at all. | | | | you have none, then what would you like to |
| There are many topics that will support you in loving | | | | accomplish, beginning with a doable step? |
| care of yourself and inner healing. Try the following: | | | | 14. Write about loving acts people have extended to |
| 1. I am thankful. This may be a list or narrative. You | | | | you. |
| could also draw, sketch or color images. | | | | 15. Write: If you could have three wishes granted, |
| 2. I am worthy of loving care. Write whatever comes | | | | what would they be, and why. |
| to your mind. | | | | 16. Write about forgiveness. |
| 3. Focus on an old photo, people unknown. Write | | | | 17. Write about your values. |
| about them. Your fantasy about them. What is their | | | | 18. What are your gifts? How do you use them? If |
| story? | | | | not, why? |
| 4. Imagine a precious toddler. Describe the little one. | | | | 19. What are your regrets? |
| Imagine the precious child being loved and safely | | | | 20. Describe the most beautiful scene you can |
| cared for. Imagine holding the child. Write how you | | | | imagine. |
| care for the child. What do you say to the child? | | | | 21. What random acts of kindness might you do for |
| 5. Locate a photo of you when you were little. | | | | yourself? |
| Imagine giving loving care to your own self as a little | | | | 22. What random acts of kindness might you do for |
| one. Write what you experience, the words you say, | | | | others? |
| the protection you give to this precious one. | | | | 23. Review your day and talk to God about your day |
| 6. Write a poem. | | | | and what matters to you. |
| 7. Sing your poem. | | | | 24. Offer thanks for the gift of life. |
| 8. Prayer writing. Let the words flow from your | | | | |