Blog: October Writing Prompt - SPEAK (October 1, 2022)

 

Speak Up!
Do you know how powerful your voice is? Because I am alone a lot, I sometimes forget to speak. Truly, I do! But my favorite place to speak is in the car when I'm on a long highway. No one hears me there. No one pays attention out there (like they might at a stop light). I declare things there. It's amazing to me how we silence ourselves when others are around. Maybe they NEED to hear someone like you speak up and declare things over your life!

As a reminder, this year's theme is "breathe," and this month's focus is "speak." My challenge to you is to take a deep breath and declare some good things! Write about those good things, but yes--really speak them too. You can freewrite however you want, but if you'd like a structure, here are a few options:

1. Think of a time when you experienced injustice. Speak up for yourself on paper. Say all the things you wish you could have said at the time.
2. Write a letter to yourself and "speak" over him/her like you wish someone had spoken over you. Notice the talent and potential of your young self. Acknowledge dreams and desires. Bless your young self with words that could help navigate the best future.
3. Write a list of powerful "I am" statements to speak ... then speak them (preferably every day).
4. What good things need to happen in your life? Write them like a royal proclamation.

Level Two Reflection
Considering what you just wrote, answer these questions (keep writing it if you have time):

 

1. What is getting in the way of the good things you want in your life?
2. Notice what triggers those barriers.
3. What kinds of traits or habits do you need to bring those good things to fruition?

Food for Thought and Action Step

If you don't feel like you have a voice in your own life right now, give yourself grace. But also give yourself a voice behind the scenes. Pen and paper is great! I remember seasons of hiding out in the basement with a notebook and writing out everything that I didn't think I could say out loud. If I could tell that former self something, it would be to actually find ways to SPEAK UP! My heart knew more than my mind did. If I had listened, I may have discovered what was lurking behind the scenes sooner!

On the less-weighty side, just remember to speak out loud what you might write behind the scenes. Your voice is powerful! Give yourself words to say. :-)

Get your paper, pen, or computer and get ready to:

SPEAK

Ready . . . set . . . write!

PS. If you would like to have a matching notebook for each month and theme (or just your favorites), click here to see the collection.