Discovering your core values is essential for self-awareness and personal growth, as they guide your decisions and actions. This blog post provides a step-by-step guide to help you identify your core values through reflection on life experiences, role models, passions, daily choices, and feedback from others.

More prompts to practice intentional introspection

I explore how the transformative practice of journaling can lead to meaningful behavior change and self-actualization. By embracing journaling, I aim to build self-awareness and foster healthier habits across all areas of my life. Join me on this journey of self-discovery, where I'll share journal prompts and insights every Monday and Friday, inviting you to share your thoughts, challenges, and victories as we support each other in this transformative process.

I was inspired by the winter solstice and made several special postcards to celebrate. I wrote a blog post on the 21st about them but you can also see the three that I sent out this week in the post.

Honoring the Longest Night: Winter Solstice Traditions Across Cultures

The Winter Solstice, celebrated on December 21^st this year, marks the longest night and shortest day of the year, symbolizing the rebirth of the sun and the return of light. Various cultures, including ancient pagans, the Chinese, and the Iranians, have unique traditions to honor this mystical event, such as Yule, Dongzhi, and Yalda. Modern witches and others celebrate with rituals like creating solstice altars, crafting Yule logs, and reflecting on personal growth and new beginnings.

Unlocking Creativity with Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way"

Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way" is a transformative guide that helps individuals unlock their creative potential through practices like Morning Pages and Artist Dates. Cameron's gentle and practical teaching methods, combined with her personal experiences, have empowered countless creatives to overcome their blocks and embrace imperfection. The book's influence extends beyond the arts, fostering creativity in various fields and becoming a cultural phenomenon with a supportive global community.