How can I journal about “extravagance” this week without feeling guilty or judged?

Start by defining extravagance for you (money, time, attention, or expression). Then write one scene where you said yes to something you didn’t need—notice feelings (joy, fear, pride, shame). Use the prompt about judging others’ extravagance to explore what your judgment protects—Ursula Le Guin’s “dragons…from within” points to fears you might be denying. Balance the entry with gratitude (Thoreau) and a note on how little you really need (Brilliant), so indulgence sits alongside sufficiency, not against it. In Stoic, title your entry “Extravagance + Gratitude,” paste the quote that resonates, and close with one sentence about how you’ll add a small touch of grandeur today.

Can you give me a short, repeatable structure for this week to explore going over-the-top safely?

Try this 5-step template in Stoic each day: 1) Sacred Space (Campbell): Name where you’ll write and one boundary that keeps it safe (time limit, budget, intention). 2) Dragon Check (Le Guin): What inner fear might “eat” me if I deny it today? Name it in one line. 3) Today’s Prompt: Answer one of the week’s questions in 5–7 sentences. 4) Love + Less: One sentence on what love wants to open (McLaughlin) and one on what you truly don’t need (Brilliant). 5) Gratitude Close (Thoreau): Three specific thank-yous, then one tiny over-the-top action you’ll take (a flourish in clothing, extra time savoring tea, a bold sentence you’ll say). Repeat daily; keep it bite-sized.

I want to try extravagance without wrecking my budget or schedule—what are some small, meaningful ways to journal and experiment?

Use the “touch of grandeur” prompt to plan low-cost experiments, then reflect before/after. Ideas: • Sensory upgrade: Light a candle or play a favorite song while writing—describe the textures and mood shift. • Expressive boldness: Write the most extravagant sentence you can (C.S. Lewis), or share a short paragraph you’ve kept inside (Maya Angelou), then note how your body feels. • Time splurge: Give 10 unrushed minutes to one thing you love; record what expanded when you slowed down. • Attention as luxury: Write a lavish thank-you message to someone—capture the emotional return. • Micro-splurge list: Flowers on the table, a handwritten note to yourself, dressing one notch fancier for dinner. In Stoic, pair each experiment with the matching daily prompt and jot one line on what you learned about your limits and desires.

On Extravagance

This week, we’ll let ourselves go way over-the-top.

Nov 24, 2025 ― Nov 30, 2025

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