The start of October feels like the perfect time to lean into reflection. I’ve been following my own journal challenge, where each day has a simple but powerful prompt.
These first three days have already opened me up to truths I needed to face.
October 1: Weather and Mood
The day was cold, and everything about it felt heavy. I wasn’t the only one who noticed the energy seemed to press down on everyone around me. My daughter and son both said the day felt rough, which only confirmed the weight in the air.
The weather mirrored my mood, leaving me sluggish and low. It reminded me how deeply the outside world can sink into my body and spirit.
October 2: A Habit to Change My Mornings
When I thought about small habits, journaling stood out. I know that if I begin my mornings with even a few lines on paper, I can reset my mindset. Writing helps me see the bigger picture, and it connects me back to the dream I have of becoming a journal therapy specialist.
I may not know the official name of that role yet, but I know what it means to me. This practice can shift my mornings from chaotic to intentional, from reactive to proactive.
October 3: Letting Go This Fall
This fall, I am letting go of doubt. I am releasing the belief that my dreams are too big or out of reach. The truth is, the future is uncertain and that scares me. But I cannot carry fear and faith at the same time. If I want to grow,
I have to choose courage. I want these last three months of the year to be proof that I can stay focused, keep showing up, and achieve what I set out to do.
These first three days of October reminded me that reflection doesn’t have to be perfect or long. It just has to be honest.
The weather, the habits, the letting go all of it adds up to small steps that shape the bigger picture.
If you’re walking through your own season of change, maybe these prompts can open a door for you too.
Lines Between Living 
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