As I write this, I am reminded of the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, where Ferris (played by Matthew Broderick) looks into the camera and says, “Life moves pretty fast – if you don’t stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it.” In this digital age, everything moves fast – information is transferred from one part of the world to the next in mere seconds. We are constantly being asked to do more in less time, and many of us often find ourselves wishing that we could just stop everything until we catch up to our lives.
Adopting a regular practice of journaling allows us to do just that - to reflect upon our thoughts and feelings, to catch up to ourselves, and to make plans for how to tackle the tasks ahead. It also gives us the time to reflect upon how we feel about the world around us; what are some things that we feel strongly about? Is there something missing that we could offer that would improve things in our own community, or those nearby? Journaling not only serves to bring a deeper level of connectedness to ourselves, but it offers the chance to make a plan on how to be the change that we wish to see in the world – a beautiful opportunity if there ever was one!
With this in mind, perhaps you are inspired to reflect on the world around you, and perhaps initiate some change – why not use this journaling prompt to get you started?
What am I an expert in, and how can I use that expertise to make a positive impact on the community around me?
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