'We Three' Journaling - Me, Myself and I
"Every story can be told in different ways." -- Greek Proverb
Sometimes I go to a restaurant by myself for a quality journaling session and
when I am asked by the hostess, "Table for how many?" I respond with, "A table for
three - for me, myself, and I!" Once she figures this out, I get my table for one.
Often when I journal, in my mind I call in wise caring individuals to give me ideas
and guidance. I can imagine my own ideal Board of Directors sitting at my table with
me, eager to share their perspectives.
If you need to make a decision on some matter, here are two variations to play with:
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Invite your female part and your male part to present their positions and then you get to make the final decision.
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Pick someone who argues in favour of an action and someone who is opposed to it. Invite their perspectives and again you make the final decision.
This may seem absurd but you will be surprised how setting an intention to get different
points of view can bring up new ideas. Having an inner group of advisers takes the pressure
off of us. It's a sneaky way to free ourselves from our own mental filters, biases and baggage.
Now you have a way of creating multiple perspectives and solutions for any situation.
Give a new identity or perspective to each of me, myself and I!
"The power of imagination makes us infinite." -- John Muir
EXERCISES
Getting started:
- What are some problems you have to solve at work or home? Create a little inner
advisory group of the stakeholders and allow each of them to respond.
Go deeper:
- Want more fun in your life? Create your own advisory group of imaginative, fun
loving cartoon characters or even exciting people you know who can stimulate your
openness and creativity and tickle your funny bone.
Reach higher:
- Create the ultimate advisory group of God and your soul and ask high impact
questions about the meaning of life and the future of humanity and the planet.
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