journaling

Hi Mighties!

A new week means a new theme, and the topic for this week is 💫 inspiration 💫.

In its simplest definition, to inspire is to spark or create a feeling of confidence, motivation, or desire to do something. Inspiration can come from many different places, such as art, the environment, other people, books, and music, and can influence a myriad of ideas, both new and old.

Today, let's share who and what inspires us to keep moving forward.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says that her dogs, family, and passions inspire her to keep going.

What about you? 👀

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Today, we’re keeping it simple, Mighties. In the comments below, in your own Mighty Minute post, or in a personal journal, write about anything that’s been on your mind. It could be a health update you want to share with the community, a challenge you’ve been trying to overcome, a creative project you’re working on, a song that’s been stuck in your head, a short poem, a list of words that describe how you’re feeling today, a reminder to yourself, or a topic you’re curious to explore and learn more about.

The floor is yours!

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I have agoraphobia so I don't leave my apartment unless it's to go to doctor's appointments, tests, procedures, etc. My home aid brought me grocery shopping today. Usually I order them & have them delivered but she wanted me to try. I have only gone grocery shopping 1 other time in the last 5 years so I was very overwhelmed but I managed to get through the whole store. There were quite a few other people there too. I didn't even know all this new food existed. I couldn't believe it. I am so proud of myself for making it the whole way. I was very overwhelmed at first but once I focused on getting what I needed & talking with my home aid it became a lot less stressful. I don't know how often that's going to happen but now I know I can do it. The holidays are really difficult for me. My family always invites me & I always have to find a way to get out of it because they don't understand why I have such a hard time. I wish it was easier to explain & that I wasn't constantly trying to find valid excuses that make sense to them. I'm sad if I'm not invited but I don't want to go at the same time. It doesn't make sense to me either. 🫤
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The picture is of my sweet boy sound asleep cuddling with me right now 🖤🤍🐾

My caregiver asked if we had time for journal prompts to work on for therapy but we don't. I told her we need to do them for Monday.

I'm gonna tell my therapist about how my plan to go to the cider mill fell through but my caregiver wants to take me there soon. She knows how important it is to me. He'll be happy to hear that we are trying to spend time together.

We did some work on Monday to pinpoint my core values. It was really good. I want to do more.

I've decided not to have a birthday party. I don't think my friends are available. Maybe I'll just make a special dinner for me and my caregiver.

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Thought I'd share some good journal prompts today. I hope you have a great weekend.

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Metaphors and similes are figures of speech used for comparisons, but they do so in different ways. A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, without using "like" or "as." For example, "Time is a thief." A simile on the other hand does use "like" or "as" to make a comparison. One example would be "I felt as cold as ice."

Here is my poem:

The evening is approaching and greets me so kindly.
The sun slowly setting like a glowing ember sinking into the horizon.
The breeze is a comforting hand after a long day of troubling thoughts.
I sit feeling each grain of sand under my feet.
The nothingness. I've been waiting for you.
Just me and the ocean.
As vast as the universe.
To that I give my thanks.

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The new week is starting tomorrow. I want to start with a positive mindset. Here are some thought-provoking journal prompts.

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