Journal Writing Prompt: Tragedy, Dreams, and Goals
“In the name of the best within you, do not sacrifice this world to those who are its worst. In the name of the values that keep you alive, do not let your vision of man be distorted by the ugly, the cowardly, the mindless in those who have never achieved his title. Do not lose your knowledge that man’s proper estate is an upright posture, an intransigent mind and a step that travels unlimited roads. Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark, in the hopeless swamps of the approximate, the not-quite, the not-yet, the not-at-all. Do not let the hero in your soul perish, in lonely frustration for the life you deserved, but have never been able to reach. Check your road and the nature of your battle. The world you desired can be won, it exists, it is real, it is possible, it’s yours.”
~Ayn Rand
In light of the recent terrorist bombings in London, it may be difficult to remember that people are generally good. The ugly, cowardly, and mindless acts can have a dramatic impact on the way you view the world around you. In your journal, give some thought to the events today and how they effected you and/or those you love. Allow yourself the time and candor to really “let it all out”, so that the tragedy of the events will not quelch your inner fire.
Journal Writing Prompt Bonus: What are those things in life that you feel you deserve that you haven’t been able to reach? Have you given up, or do you continue to fight towards your goals & dreams? If you have been stagnant in the fight lately, finish your bonus entry by writing out a battle plan of sorts. Remind yourself of why you have your goals and dreams, and how you see yourself achieving them.
Happy Journaling!
Dee
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