Codependency, 1

The genesis of co-dependence begins by the repression of our observations, feelings and reactions. -Charles L. Whitfield, Healing The Child Within Journal Prompt: What emotional pain have you cultivated a tolerance for?

Acceptance, 3

Two Versions of Acceptance. Version One: I can coach myself into surface-level being okay with this. But in stress, you’ll discover my hoard of marinated anger and resentment stacked in the backyard, blink-speed access. Version Two: I perhaps don’t agree or like this, yet I have cultivated peace that this is what is true in my life. I am choosing to make the decisions I can from my side of the fence. Journal Prompts: On my side of the fence... I am building up resentment...

A Journal Prompt for Anger

Anger functions like a distraction. All this construction site energy, and the real story is on the other side of the street, on a bench, ear buds in, and welling up with tears. Journal Prompt: Anger distracts me from...

Anger, 9

needs. Don’t dismiss anger. It’s meaningful. It leaves a trail of what you need. Journal Prompt: My anger says that I need...

Anger, 8

distance. Work backwards. When does anger feel far from you? Like the moments when you take action on your boundaries. Or when you listen to your body, and respect what you heard. When is there relief from anger? Journal Prompt: Anger feels far away when...

Anger, 7

discovery. Fear keeps people from exploring anger. It’s normal to feel fear about what you might discover. It’s normal to rely on the relief of avoidance. It’s equally normal for symptoms to increase when anger is left unprocessed. We all have choices. Journal Prompt: If I process my anger I might...

Anger, 6

concealer. Anger is a functional concealer. It is an excellent coverup for pain, devestation, loss, fear, insecurity, anxiety, emptiness, embarrassment... Journal Prompt: My anger covers up...

Anger, 5

stale. Stale anger can linger from old family dynamics. Perhaps now repackaged, but with the same legacy. If anger has not been worked through, it will find a microphone. Journal Prompt: Old family dynamics have passed down...

Anger, 4

unsettled. Anger can bring out unkind parts. The parts of you that are unsettled and unwell. Like your unmerited irritability with a receptionist. Or the flares of judgment with strangers. These moments are pointing to something that needs your attention inside. Journal Prompt: I experience my unsettled and unwell parts when…

Anger, 3

passive. Anger often takes the passive aggressive route, which is to say it shows up indirectly and not toward what you are truly angry about. Like sometimes the trash bag doesn't fit the can correctly and rage shows up. Rage that more fittingly is toward the boundaries that were not respected yesterday. Journal Prompt: ...receives my passive aggressive anger.