This wasn’t quite what I had envisioned when I first set the prompt – but the phrase later called to mind this idea of navel-gazing. It is toxic, addictive, and destructive. It is when we look within ourselves in a desperate search for answers, only to stare down a devastating abyss. I often need to be reminded to look up and out.
Next prompt: Me as a 50-year-old
The “Stay-Home Artventure Passport” was originally created for my students here in Singapore. I’ve since adapted it for everyone else who’d like a daily creative (and surprisingly introspective) getaway, so you’re most welcome to join in!
And if you’d like a soft copy of the “passport” itself, leave your email address in the comments and I’ll send it to you for free.
Under Reconstruction 
Lovely. Thank you.
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I’d love to have a copy please!
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Sure, I’ll just need your email address! 🙂
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Oh, so timely! Introversion does tempt one to find an intoxicating delight in looking within. “Measurement in all things” said the Greeks. Thank you.
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I’ve enjoyed reading over your blog. Much wisdom from someone so young.
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Thank you very much for your kind encouragement!
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As I begin my journey of reconstruction, I find it difficult yet to do much self-reflection and yet I need to. I need to know how I got here. On a rational level, I know. Emotionally, I’m hiding. Balancing naval gazing, self reflection, and just all out healing from the damage done by my relationships with others is a battle right now.
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This afternoon, I had the chance to think about how I think. Now, I think I’m not good at this kind of thinking.
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Hello Karen! Could you send me the template of the Artventure passport?
Thank you!
Lucas
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Yes, of course! How shall I send it to you?
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I think I’d stick with your sub-head: Hope is a choice. (And a very good one.) Peace & cheer to you from San Francisco.
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Yes! And it’s worth choosing over and over again. 🙂 Take care over there!
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Self-Reflection is only bad if all you see are the negatives. Concentrate on the good things that have happened instead. If you have a hard time with that, write them down, in no particular order, then look at them whenever you feel down. Keep adding to the list as good things happen.
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Agree! Self-awareness is great, self-flagellation not so much… Thank you for the advice. 🙂
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