The different versions of ourself, what nature teaches us, and the prisons we build.
MONTHLY REMINDEREveryone has a different version of you in their minds, Reader. You are a distinctly different individual to everyone you meet. REFLECTION PROMPTS:
OCTOBER'S REFLECTION PROMPTIn October – the tenth month of the year – 10 things I want for myself are... Identify 10 things – these could be abstract (e.g. peace, joy, excitement, play...) or tangible (e.g. a new coat, good quality sleep, a meal with a loved one...). Once you've written down your list, go to the first item and fulfil it today – or begin taking the first step to making it happen. 2 QUOTES WORTH PONDERING1. Carson Kelber on nature's lessons: "Let the trees teach you that growth requires patience.
Let the wind teach you that you can change direction and speed as you desire.
Let the flowers teach you that beautiful things do not bloom all year long.
Let the ocean teach you that you can be both calm and chaos, gentle and strong.
Let the clouds teach you that when things get too heavy it is time to release.
Let the stars teach you that darkness is needed to see the light.
Let the sun teach you that no matter how long you've been hidden, you will always rise again."
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2. Sufi poet, Rumi on freedom: "Why do you stay in prison when the door is so wide open?" REFLECTION PROMPTS:
POPULAR IN SEPTEMBERPODCAST EPISODE 86: 6 reflection prompts for the last quarter of the year (a 2-minute listen)
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