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Journal prompts / Journaling prompts 8/16/2020
« Last post by littledragon on August 17, 2020, 06:59:57 PM »“Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different; enjoying the pleasant without holding on when it changes (which it will); being with the unpleasant without fearing it will always be this way (which it won’t).” – James Baraz”
What does it mean to you to “be present”? What does it mean to you to do something “mindfully”? Does it sound good? Or like a chore?
Who do you know who feels very present when they are with you? What do they do? How do they act that makes them so present?
What parts of your life are most distracting? What's stopping you from being THERE?
When do you have a hard time letting go and being ‘here’ in the moment? When do you “check out”? What are you checking out behaviors (i.e. I check Facebook, check email too much, etc.)
What are some events in your life you feel guilty about not being present for? Are you feeling guilty because you actually wanted to be there or is this an outside pressure?
Make a list. What activities take most of your time? Which activities do you enjoy? Which ones nurture you? What's necessary? What simply a time suck?
How do you show that you're listening? Write what your body language is, your voice, your feelings, when you are focused on someone. Then, what does your body language, voice, etc. look like when you are only half focused?
Think back to a time you agreed to do something that was a Hell YEAH I want to do this! type of event for you. Maybe it was difficult or inconvenient, but you were thrilled to do it anyways. How did that feel? What happened?
Describe a time you’ve agreed to do something that is not a “hell yeah” only “I guess I should.” How does it feel when you’re saying yes – how does your body feel, your thoughts, what do you tell yourself that makes you say yes? How does it feel when you’re doing the task?
What have you recently said ‘yes’ to that is not a ‘hell yes’ in your life?
Does focusing on your breath help you sit with feelings of anger or fear? When do you most need to “just breathe?” What keeps you from pausing – notice and write about your thoughts.
What things do you tell yourself you will be present “once this is finished”? What are you waiting for in your life?
What do you do to recharge yourself? Are there things, big or small you would like to do to get in touch with yourself now? How can you start doing one of them? (Sounds like yoga!)
Does it feel like a waste of time to you to be present and mindful while doing something like washing dishes? Is it ‘wrong’ to be thinking of other things while washing dishes? If you’re trying to lead a mindful life and find yourself not being mindful, do you guilt yourself about it?
That's a segue into my last question for the night, What events or activities are you easily present and engaged in? Which ones bring you back into your body, here in the moment?
Tonight's prompts are from: https://bouncebackparenting.com/journal-prompts-on-presence-and-mindfulness/
What does it mean to you to “be present”? What does it mean to you to do something “mindfully”? Does it sound good? Or like a chore?
Who do you know who feels very present when they are with you? What do they do? How do they act that makes them so present?
What parts of your life are most distracting? What's stopping you from being THERE?
When do you have a hard time letting go and being ‘here’ in the moment? When do you “check out”? What are you checking out behaviors (i.e. I check Facebook, check email too much, etc.)
What are some events in your life you feel guilty about not being present for? Are you feeling guilty because you actually wanted to be there or is this an outside pressure?
Make a list. What activities take most of your time? Which activities do you enjoy? Which ones nurture you? What's necessary? What simply a time suck?
How do you show that you're listening? Write what your body language is, your voice, your feelings, when you are focused on someone. Then, what does your body language, voice, etc. look like when you are only half focused?
Think back to a time you agreed to do something that was a Hell YEAH I want to do this! type of event for you. Maybe it was difficult or inconvenient, but you were thrilled to do it anyways. How did that feel? What happened?
Describe a time you’ve agreed to do something that is not a “hell yeah” only “I guess I should.” How does it feel when you’re saying yes – how does your body feel, your thoughts, what do you tell yourself that makes you say yes? How does it feel when you’re doing the task?
What have you recently said ‘yes’ to that is not a ‘hell yes’ in your life?
Does focusing on your breath help you sit with feelings of anger or fear? When do you most need to “just breathe?” What keeps you from pausing – notice and write about your thoughts.
What things do you tell yourself you will be present “once this is finished”? What are you waiting for in your life?
What do you do to recharge yourself? Are there things, big or small you would like to do to get in touch with yourself now? How can you start doing one of them? (Sounds like yoga!)
Does it feel like a waste of time to you to be present and mindful while doing something like washing dishes? Is it ‘wrong’ to be thinking of other things while washing dishes? If you’re trying to lead a mindful life and find yourself not being mindful, do you guilt yourself about it?
That's a segue into my last question for the night, What events or activities are you easily present and engaged in? Which ones bring you back into your body, here in the moment?
Tonight's prompts are from: https://bouncebackparenting.com/journal-prompts-on-presence-and-mindfulness/
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Journal prompts / Journaling prompts 8/10/2020
« Last post by littledragon on August 10, 2020, 07:14:02 PM »Write a poem (that DOESN’T HAVE TO RHYME), describing the exact opposite of yourself.
Tell me about the last time you laughed really hard. What was so funny?
You know that thing your ex did... the thing you reallllly liked? What was it?
Write down all the compliments you can think of, that you’ve received. Write down 10 compliments to people in your life.
Physically, how do you feel right now?
What items/objects do you find the most comforting? Why do you think that is? What is comforting about them?
Write about what you perceive to be the worst thing you’ve ever done. How would the nicest person you know forgive that action? Can you?
If you weren’t afraid, what are 5 things you would do? Are there any ways you can think of to overcome the fear?
Describe an outfit that makes you feel completely comfortable in your own skin.
Who or what (or both), helps motivate you the most? Why is that?
What secrets are you keeping? Are these secrets affecting your life or mental health? Why or why not?
Write a letter of forgiveness to someone who has caused you pain.
Okay, the penultimate question: Describe your dream house
What element do you consider to be YOU? Write about why. (Earth, Air, Fire, Water).
Tell me about the last time you laughed really hard. What was so funny?
You know that thing your ex did... the thing you reallllly liked? What was it?
Write down all the compliments you can think of, that you’ve received. Write down 10 compliments to people in your life.
Physically, how do you feel right now?
What items/objects do you find the most comforting? Why do you think that is? What is comforting about them?
Write about what you perceive to be the worst thing you’ve ever done. How would the nicest person you know forgive that action? Can you?
If you weren’t afraid, what are 5 things you would do? Are there any ways you can think of to overcome the fear?
Describe an outfit that makes you feel completely comfortable in your own skin.
Who or what (or both), helps motivate you the most? Why is that?
What secrets are you keeping? Are these secrets affecting your life or mental health? Why or why not?
Write a letter of forgiveness to someone who has caused you pain.
Okay, the penultimate question: Describe your dream house
What element do you consider to be YOU? Write about why. (Earth, Air, Fire, Water).
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Chat Topics / 9/6/20 Temperature Play with Kate Wolf and Kitten 3PM ET
« Last post by Admin on August 08, 2020, 05:10:11 PM »Temperature Play with Kate Wolf and Kitten 3PM ET
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Chat Topics / 8/12/20 OUCH! The Basics of Pain, Kikkanna 8PM
« Last post by Admin on August 05, 2020, 09:57:53 PM »OUCH! The Basics of Pain, by Kikkanna 8P.M. ET
Kikkanna talks abut giving and receiving pain in BDSM at 8P.M. ET.
Kikkanna talks abut giving and receiving pain in BDSM at 8P.M. ET.
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Journal prompts / Journaling prompts for 8/3/20
« Last post by littledragon on August 03, 2020, 07:29:41 PM »Using 10 words, describe yourself, give a thought to explaining why you chose each one.
What is the nicest compliment you have ever received?
What can you forgive yourself for?
Make a list of 30 things that make you smile.
How can you show yourself love?
What can you forgive yourself for?
Write about a time when work felt real to you, necessary and satisfying. Paid or unpaid, professional or domestic, physical or mental. - a prompt from Abercrombie’s Kicking in the Wall
Make a list of the people in your life who genuinely support you, and who you can genuinely trust. (Then make time to hang out with them.)
Also from Abercrombie’s Kicking in the Wall ;Write a list of questions to which you urgently need answers.
What is the nicest compliment you have ever received?
What can you forgive yourself for?
Make a list of 30 things that make you smile.
How can you show yourself love?
What can you forgive yourself for?
Write about a time when work felt real to you, necessary and satisfying. Paid or unpaid, professional or domestic, physical or mental. - a prompt from Abercrombie’s Kicking in the Wall
Make a list of the people in your life who genuinely support you, and who you can genuinely trust. (Then make time to hang out with them.)
Also from Abercrombie’s Kicking in the Wall ;Write a list of questions to which you urgently need answers.
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Chat Topics / A Little of This, a Little of That 8 PM ET
« Last post by Admin on July 29, 2020, 01:30:13 PM »Want to know about that thing? What's up with those whosiewatzits? How do you really feel about that... yanno... that. Did you read ... you know? Join kissa tonight at 8 PM ET for an open forum Q&A in chat!
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Journal prompts / Journaling prompt for 7/27/2020
« Last post by littledragon on July 27, 2020, 07:27:33 PM »What are some of the preconceived things about BDSM that you believed, but were wrong?
What would you tell someone who has just started to explore BDSM?
What would you tell someone who has just started to explore BDSM?
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Chat Topics / Kinky Books 8PM ET
« Last post by Admin on July 21, 2020, 11:29:59 PM »Wanna know more? Tonight at 8:00 PM ET, Ms Monster talks about those Kinky Books You Should Read, both fiction and non-fiction.
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Chat Topics / BDSM 101 with Serrian 3 PM ET
« Last post by Admin on July 21, 2020, 11:28:23 PM »BDSM 101 with Serrian