Her passion and imagination was so vast and so wild, it came curling from the top of her head
~M.J. FAHEL MCKIMZEY |
I'm a brave ragamuffin princess raised in SC! Bookdragon, Blogger, Vlogger Scriptsmith, Artisan ,&; Bard for Christ.
Draw a scene of yourself 15 days from now, succeeding in your 30-Day challenge.
Note what emotions arise as you doodle your braver, successful self.
This would be me being myself without thought of anyone who disagrees with my lifestyle
INSPIRING QUOTE OF THE DAY
"It's not the lack of resources, it's your lack of resourcefulness that stops you"
- TONY ROBBINS
TODAY'S WORDS OF AFFIRMATION
My ability to appreciate and contribute does not depend on my access to resources. The fact that I'm using this journal is proof that I have recognized a need in myself and had the resourcefulness to acquire tools to help take me where I want to go. I will continue to listen to to the needs, beliefs, and emotions that are controlling me so I can develop further confidence in my journey forward.
TODAY'S JOURNAL PROMPTS
What resources would help me flourish in my 30 Day Challange? (e.g. money, time, information, training, technology, people)
What emotions can I develop to elicit more of those resources? (e.g. creativity, curiosity, determination, love, enthusiasm, honesty)
I have been using Habitica.com as a reminder to do my challenges, Gimp as a way to create art along with Artweaver, and as a way to inspire me, I use iTunes to motivate me.
I f I could develop my confidence in this time I do believe I could finish my challenge with flying colours.
Say 'no' to a pending invitation or opportunity that would get in the way of your current 30-day goal.
If you can, decide right now what you will say 'no' to today so you are prepared when the time comes to share your decision.
(I have no pending invitations or opportunities as of this time)
INSPIRING QUOTE OF THE DAY
"Often the difference between a successful person and a failure is not one's better abilities or ideas, but the courage that one has to bet on his ideas, to take a calculated risk, and to act."
- MAXWELL MALTZ
TODAY'S WORDS OF AFFIRMATION
Any brave adventure can be broken down into a series of calculated risks. So the more diligent I am in calculating each risky decision, the more prepared I am to prevent the worst from happening. In turn, I have more clarity and confidence to take that next brave step forward.
TODAY'S JOURNAL PROMPTS
I've been unable to move forward with …
Unknowns that make me hesitant to proceed …
One simple thing I can do now to gain clarity on the path forward …
Lately I have been unable to move forward with standing up for myself because I have, myself felt not worth standing up for. I've felt as though I am meaningless.
I feel as though the unknowing of whether I even fit in with Christ's plan makes it hard to want to proceed in even life. It makes things difficult to rise up especially after being cast out, again... from the fellowship of His people. Thus, I isolate myself and am unwilling to face the fear of abandonment, betrayal and being hurt again.
I need only to simply rise out of bed, and face the fear, head on. Go into it, with confidence and enter. I need only to go out there to have clarity in this time. But the question is when and if it will happen.
Day 13/30:
TODAY'S BRAVE ACT
Define the one thing you can do every day, no matter what, that will help you achieve your 30-day goal.
Create at least one piece of art.
Eat at appropriate times, and normal helpings
Treat myself with dignity (hygiene)
INSPIRING QUOTE OF THE DAY
"Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
- FRANCIS OF ASSISI
TODAY'S WORDS OF AFFIRMATION
What are the chances that I will get what I want without going after it? Slim to none. When I’m acting from a place of ambition, I’m guaranteed some form of success. I will live up to my potential by taking the initiative to take that brave step towards what I really want.
TODAY'S JOURNAL PROMPTS
If I wasn't able to succeed in my 30-day goal what might be the biggest reason?
I can mitigate the risk of that happening by doing the following …
The biggest reason that I'd not succeed in my 30-day goal is falling deep into my depression and giving up hope. The only reason I never finished any challenges was because of this...
I could take 15 minutes out of my day to myself and focus on the challenge. Setting a time specifically for doing my challenge. Which would most likely be at 2PM. I think this action would be the best solution.
Day 14/30
TODAY'S BRAVE ACT
Choose one of the determined micro-challenges:
Remember, it is in the small, seemingly insignificant things that we begin to flex our brave muscle and adopt new normals.
INSPIRING QUOTE OF THE DAY
"A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work."
- COLIN POWELL
TODAY'S WORDS OF AFFIRMATION
My lot in life has been determined by the actions I have and haven't taken. Today, I will do what I know needs to be done to accomplish what I’ve set out to achieve. I have the will and skill to fight through resistance. To understand the fears that I encounter, not run from them, and in turn, I will overcome them.
TODAY'S JOURNAL PROMPTS
What has previously interfered with my ability to perform? (e.g. limiting beliefs, values, people, systems, etc)
Which of these are external limitations, and which are internal?
I would say what has interfered with my ability to perform most is that my mind is stuck, like a broken record, playing and replaying the same thing. I am chained to my past and this keeps me from moving past many things. Not to mention there has been a lot of people and situations that do not make it any easier. My heart is deeply broken.
Most of my issues are internal, however, speedy days and constant exhaustion makes it difficult as well. But most is the inward pain of life. The normalities of living.
Think of a situation in your life that is difficult, that is causing you stress. Bring the situation to mind, and see if you can actually feel the stress and emotional discomfort in your body.
Now, say to yourself:
"This is a moment of suffering. Suffering is a part of life. I will treat this suffering with compassion and kindness."
INSPIRING QUOTE OF THE DAY
"Compassion is the courage to descend into the reality of human experience."
- PAUL GILBERT
TODAY'S WORDS OF AFFIRMATION
TODAY'S JOURNAL PROMPTS
Write a note to yourself from the perspective of an unconditionally loving imaginary friend:
Dear Ari, I know you've been hurt in places that should be safe. I know you have been cast out. Left, abandoned and betrayed. I know these things bring an aching and an emptiness to your heart. I know you've been hurt again recently. Life isn't treating you well. But I know you will overcome these trials. There is beauty in pain. This isn't your fault. It is their loss. You did nothing wrong. So wear your scars fearlessly. Rise up from the ashes and dust yourself off and carry on. I believe in you. I will be cheering you on. Take heart, have courage, keep the faith, dahling.
By asking WHY three times we go beyond the surface-level habitual responses and get to the real root of a question or problem.
or.... yesterday's, now
lolz
as it is 12am
but can I ask you? Savannah
Sure
Ari
gimme a moment, doing these challenges get harder and harder each day. Savannah
Haha
Ari
xP
first one will be why do you think I struggle so hard with forgiving myself? Savannah
I think it's because you have low self esteem
Ari
why do you think low self esteem is such a relevant issue in my life? Savannah
I think it's because you've been emotionally abused by a lot of people starting with your biological father. And depression plays a huge part in that as well
Ari
then lastly, why, as in what is the greatest obstacle I face which stops me from overcoming this flaw of mine? Savannah
Moving out of your parents house.
I feel your daddy is constantly criticizing you unnecessarily and it makes you worse.
Ari
he, too, thinks I'll grow more, once I move out
INSPIRING QUOTE OF THE DAY
"You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore."
- ANDRE GIDE
TODAY'S WORDS OF AFFIRMATION
TODAY'S JOURNAL PROMPTS
A recent fear that I would like to overcome …
Why does this fear make me feel scared and uncomfortable?
Why does matter to me that I overcome this fear?
Why have I been previously been unable to overcome this fear?
The fear of letting go and trusting. It weighs me down in my spiritual growth.
Trusting people and the Lord requires to face the unknown. It also require to let go of what I want to believe to be true. It requires facing and letting go of memories of being let down by the very people one would think you could trust.
It matters to me that I overcome this, because I don't want to be held back anymore. I want to trust God some much that my confidence is in Him alone. I wanna get on with my life without always limping spiritually.
Each time I try to overcome this fear, though, something happens to trip me up and I give up. When I rise enough, to walk, someone else betrays me, another person abandons me, someone strikes an unhealed wound, and I'm hiding again...
"To share your weakness is to make yourself vulnerable; to make yourself vulnerable is to show your strength."
- CRISS JAMI
TODAY'S WORDS OF AFFIRMATION
TODAY'S JOURNAL PROMPTS
A weakness that I’m struggling with …
Today, I will be courageously vulnerable by sharing my weakness with the following person …
I am still struggling with standing up for myself and facing the fear of rejection. In order to learn to stand for myself, I feel that I must realize that I am worth standing up for. It takes a lot to get there, however. I must come to terms with being who I am. The steps I am taking to do that is forgiving my biological father, being at peace with being his daughter, learning to honour God's decision to create me through him, letting go of the bitterness and fear of being abandonned, and learning to not judge myself by who my father is. I think, then I'll be able to stand up for myself both against myself and others. however, last night I already was vulnerable about it with another friend. But I can be vulnerable about it once more with my friend, Savannah. May fair winds follow you all and the Author guide you!
Gawsh I missed a day, yesterday. So I need to catch up and do both challenges today. So without further ado....
Day 7/30:
TODAY'S BRAVE ACT
1. Raise your hands in the air.
2. Breathe into this power stance, own it.
3. Then audibly declare:
"I am the hero of my own story!"
INSPIRING QUOTE OF THE DAY:
"If you are not the hero of your own story, then you're missing the whole point of your humanity."
- STEVE MARABOLI
TODAY'S WORDS OF AFFIRMATION
TODAY'S JOURNAL PROMPTS
If my life was a movie and it started today, what would the hero do?
What old routines and patterns would the hero break?
What new habits would the hero replace those old habits with?
She would take each day as it comes. One step at a time to be the best person she can be. She would place her trust in Christ, and grow in confidence and faith. She would await the rising of the sun, with excitement, take on the day, fearlessly. She would push through the afternoon with endurance. Then she would take pleasure in watching the sun set. Each step she took would bring her closer to God.
She would break the cycle of monotony. And release her self-hatred, bitterness, shame and guilt. She'd break her habit of battling with those who aren't her enemy. Then she would become courageous with her time. She'd learn to treat herself with kindness, release anything that sickens her heart, then be forgiving of herself and any who came across her path.
Day 8/30:
TODAY'S BRAVE ACT
Water someone else's seed of intention:
Bring a friend to mind who you know is capable and gifted in a certain way.
Send them some words of encouragement letting them know you see that in them.
Who knows, a little nudge of confirmation could be all that friend needs to begin their own brave adventure.
INSPIRING QUOTE OF THE DAY:
"You must give everything to make your life as beautiful as the dreams that dance in your imagination."
- ROMAN PAYNE
TODAY'S WORDS OF AFFIRMATION
TODAY'S JOURNAL PROMPTS
Who made you feel good this week? What did they say?
I don't know this person well, but she's a beautiful lady and good friend. She came to me, yesterday, sending quotes to me to encourage me. Afterward she spoke 4 simple sentences that put my heart at peace; "Proud of our scars. Shows we survive. Love you my beautiful sis. Hope you like those."
I am blessed to have friends like this. I need them everyday, and am grateful for them. I love them more than I can express. May fair winds always follow them and the Author guide their steps.
Choose one metric to use that can measure the results of your 30-day goal.
Measuring progress will help me stay on track, reach my target dates, and experience the achievement that will propel me to bravely charge forth in the face of fear.
INSPIRING QUOTE OF THE DAY:
"If you don’t know where you are going, you might not get there."
- YOGI BERRA
TODAY'S WORDS OF AFFIRMATION:
TODAY'S JOURNAL PROMPTS:
I have 24 days left in my 30-day goal to (insert 30-day goal) .
Which means within two weeks, I need to (insert 2-week goal) .
Which means in a week, I need to (insert 1-week goal) .
Which means in the next three days, I need to (insert 3-day goal) .
To hit that 3-day goal, today I need to (insert today's goal) .
30-day goals:
Being more creative with my time
Losing ten pounds
Standing up for myself
Within 2 weeks I need to:
Create at least 14 pieces of art
Lose 5 pounds
Know when to stand for myself and when to conform
In a week I need to:
Create 7 pieces of art
Exercise for 15 minutes, daily
Verbally forgive myself, daily
In the next 3 days I need to:
Create 3 pieces of art
Weigh myself
Grow in faith a lil more
Today I need to:
Clean room
Walk for about 15 minutes
Take a moment of the day to pray, meditate, read scripture, do my daily challenge.
