#ash'soctoberjournalingchallenge

[writopodes]

23rd October. In which I babble about NaNoPrep (a lack thereof), Gotham, and ideally being pals with Diefenbaker. These journaling prompts are taking me places.

[chatoyantquill]

October Journaling Challenge

Hello bumblebees!! Ash here! October is my favorite month of the year, and I thought I would make a challenge. I will be participating in this challenge myself, so all my posts for the next month will have something to do with this challenge. However, if you feel interested in this challenge, but realize there are 31 days, please know that you can skip a day or only do the ones you feel the most connected to. Feel free to do as much or as little as you want!!

1. Include the quote, “Nature always wears the colors of the spirit” by Ralph Waldo Emmerson in your entry. How does this apply to the month of October? What emotions does this bring?

2. Create a symbol based on your url, or even your favorite word or phrase and include in your entry. How does the symbol relate to your life?

3. Try to find a fallen leaf, and press it into your journal. Why are fallen leaves a symbol of autumn?

4. Write down any plans for October, and how you wish to follow through with them.

5. Do some research on words that are unique to the English language, or your preferred language. Include them here.

6. Write down the biggest wish for yourself. How do you plan to make this wish manifest itself?

7. Go outside, gather some acorns and a stick. Bring along a friend. Have the friend throw the acorns and you try to hit the acorns, like if you were to hit a baseball. Record your experience in your journal.

8. Talk a walk around your home, or wherever you feel drawn to. Write down the first five thoughts that come into your mind.

9. Read a book from a genre that you never thought you would read. Read through it with an open mind. Did you like It? Did you hate It? Will you read more of this genre?

10. Find some old photos of yourself from when you were younger. How have you changed? Include the picture in your journal if you wish.

11. Try writing a entry, or just a few words, with your non-dominant hand. How did this go? Record your results in your journal.

12. Write down a Autumn recipe. Has this been used in your family for a long time? Is this a family tradition? Or is this something you wish to include every year?

13. Interview a family member from an older generation. What lessons can you learn from them? What lessons can they learn from You?

14. If you could be any plant, what kind of plant would you be?

15. Write down any superstitions you may have. Are there reasons for these beliefs?

16. What is your favorite scent? Why is it your favorite? What emotions does this scent bring?

17. Write a letter to your favorite person, real or fictional.

18. Is it better to be quiet, or is it better to be loud?

19. Monthly check in: Is this month going the way you planned? How could it improve?

20. How are you going to accomplish your dreams?

21. Why is writing and journaling so important to You?

22. Go outside and sit under a tree, and just simply be. How do your thoughts react to this introspection?

23. If you could have any pet, what would you have? Why is this a good/bad idea?

24. Write down the five things you love about yourself. Make sure to include lots of details.

25. What makes you happy?

26. What three things do you always carry with You? Do they have a purpose? Or do they have a sentimental value?

27. If you had to write a memoir, what would the title be?

28. Create a gratitude list. What are you the most grateful for?

29. Write down three things that made today successful for you. Do they relate to each other?

30. How has this year gone for You? Will next year be even better?

31. Today is Halloween! Write down any Halloween traditions you may have.

I hope this helps you all in your journaling journey! Remember, you can be as creative as you want!! Please tag @chatoyantquill and use the tag #Ash'sOctoberJournalingChallenge. Have fun!!!

[tinyforestowl]

Days 7 and 8 of my challenge. Acorns make me think of fairies, and my walk today had me thinking about trees.

[writopodes]

How many times can I take the same picture, where this journal looks exactly the same? Except this issue features more handwriting styles for the purpose of noting down more Tolkien. Plus, loving all the leaves in the world, and being happy about chipper, spherical robots.

[chatoyantquill]

Day 28 of the challenge! I really did need the prompt today! It's really funny how life works like that. I sometimes get so caught up in the fact that my health issues keep me from doing some things, I forget to be thankful. Once I wrote down the list, I realized I really do have so much to be grateful for. Even of it is just being able to get out of the bed. Here is to you, Bumblebees! Because most of all, I am grateful for those who follow this blog, because you make my life feel a little less painful on even the worst of days. I am sending you the biggest virtual hug I could possibly ever give, and with the hope that you have something to be grateful for, even if it seems very small.

[writopodes]

24th October. Today's entries brought to you by many different handwriting styles, not watching horror movies, loving liking many different things, and the love poems of Emily Dickinson.

If you were coming in the fall,

I’d brush the summer by

[chatoyantquill]

Day 10 of the challenge. Looking through photos I haven't seen, was a nice moment for me. I think that I have changed into a person that would have made little me proud.

[chatoyantquill]

Days 17 and 18 of the challenge + my planner from @bookmarksandbrushpens who is by far one of my most favorite people!!! Seriously, Emma is the most incredible person, and I am lucky to have her in my life. She's almost to 15,000 followers, so if you're not already, please go follow her!!! You won't regret it!! Also, I have 100 followers!!!! Thank you all so much!!! Words cannot describe how happy I am! I wish I could give all of you a hug!! Thank you Bumblebees!!!