How can I journal about someone I’ve lost without getting overwhelmed?

Start small and gentle. 1) Set a clear intention: “I’m writing to remember, not to relive.” 2) Pick one of this week’s prompts (like “What emotions come up for you today…”) and limit yourself to a single memory or feeling. 3) Use grounding detail: one sight, one sound, one scent from the memory. 4) Close with a supportive statement: “Sometimes the bravest thing is just showing up” (Brené Brown). If big feelings arise, note: “Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth” (Pema Chödrön), then pause, breathe, and end with one line of gratitude. In Stoic, use today’s prompt, write for a few minutes, and stop when you feel complete—you can always return tomorrow.

What are respectful ways to honor my loved one in my Stoic entries this week?

Try a mini-ritual per entry: • Memory snapshot: one short scene that brings warmth. • Wisdom carry-forward: write a lesson they taught you and one way you’ll apply it today (“Most important things… kept on trying,” Dale Carnegie). • A small act in their honor: a call, a kindness, a walk where they loved—then reflect on how it felt. • A letter to them: one paragraph beginning with “What I wish you knew…” • Quote pairing: respond to “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken” (Oscar Wilde) by noting how being yourself also honors them. If you celebrate All Saints’ Day or a similar tradition, journal what ritual feels meaningful and why.

I feel guilty enjoying life after a loss. How do I work with that feeling in my journal this week?

Use a simple structure: 1) Name it: “Today guilt shows up when I…” 2) Counter with permission: “Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted” (Bertrand Russell)—write one line granting yourself a small joy. 3) What they’d say: one sentence of encouragement you imagine they’d offer. 4) Align with values: one action that reflects their values (keep trying, even when hope feels thin—Dale Carnegie). 5) Boundary note: name one unhelpful thought you’ll let pass (“Learning to ignore things…” Robert J. Sawyer). In Stoic, pick the prompt on emotions or treasured memories and close with one permission statement for joy today.

On Remembering Those We've Lost

This week, we’ll reflect on the loved ones who are no longer with us.

Oct 27, 2024 ― Nov 02, 2024

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