I was recently interviewed by the incredible author Laura Pitcher on How To Prepare A Spiritual Bath With Intention for Nylon Magazine. It is also inspired by Tiktok’s #SpiritualBath trend and features myself, Porsche Little, and Semra Haksever of Mama Moon Candles.
SPIRITUAL PRACTITIONERS EXPLAIN HOW TO PREPARE A BATH WITH INTENTION.
In this article, I mention how one of the most important things in getting ready to draw a spiritual bath is to begin by setting an intention. This can sometimes be really clear and easy to do, but there are other times that you may feel confused about your intention or you may have a hard time figuring out what’s important at the moment.
From the article:
“The most important part of the process is being certain about what you intent to draw in. “It's important to get clear on what your intentions are first before doing anything,” says Edgar Fabián Frías, an indigenous Mexican artist and brujx who launched Our Sacred Web. This can be nearly any thing Frías explains: “Are you trying to draw a bath to relax? To manifest a new career? To inspire self-love, To draw in magic?” If you don’t know where to begin, they recommend journaling to uncover what it is you are hoping to achieve through the bath, before moving on to the next steps.”
Journaling can be a powerful practice to help you get grounded, and centered, and to help you tap into your intuition, your ancestors, guides, and your higher self. With this in mind, I thought I would share some journaling prompts that can help you get into the flow.
Journaling Prompts to Help You Get Unstuck
To start, I wanted to share some creative writing prompts that can help you get into the flow or writing and explore your imagination and creativity. Feel free to adapt these as you see fit and use them as a way to get into the flow before you start to ask more pointed questions about your intentions.
Imagine yourself as a character in a book. What kind of story would you be in? What challenges would you face, and how would you overcome them?
Choose a random object in your environment and write a story about it. Where did it come from? Who owned it before you? What adventures has it been on?
Write a letter to your younger self. What advice or encouragement would you give? What lessons have you learned that you wish you knew back then?
Create a bucket list of things you want to do before you die. What experiences do you want to have, places do you want to visit, and people do you want to meet?
Write a stream-of-consciousness narrative about your day. What did you do, see, and think about? What stood out to you?
Make a list of your favorite quotes or passages from books, movies, or songs. What do they mean to you, and why do they resonate with you?
Imagine yourself in a different era or time period. What would your life be like? How would your experiences and perspectives be different?
Write a story that begins with the line, "Once upon a time, in a far-off land..."
Choose a color and write about what it represents to you. What emotions, memories, or associations do you have with that color?
Write about a place that inspires you. What do you see, hear, and feel when you're there? What memories or experiences does it bring up for you?
Journaling Prompts To Help Get Clear On Your Priorities & Values
Write a letter to yourself five years from now. What do you hope to have accomplished by then? What do you want your life to look like?
Choose a moment in your life that was particularly meaningful or transformative. Write about why that moment was important to you, and what lessons you learned from it.
Make a list of your values and beliefs. What are the things that matter most to you? Why are they important?
Write about a time when you had to make a difficult decision. What factors did you consider, and how did you ultimately make your choice?
Imagine that you are at the end of your life, looking back on your journey. Write about what you would want to have accomplished, and what kind of legacy you would want to leave behind.
Think about your ideal day. Write about what you would do, who you would be with, and what kind of experiences you would have.
Write about a person who has been a positive influence in your life. What qualities do they possess that you admire? How have they impacted your life?
Make a list of your goals and aspirations. What steps can you take to achieve them, and how will they help you live a more fulfilling life?
Write about what you want your intention to be for a specific situation or event. What feelings or outcomes do you hope to cultivate, and what actions can you take to manifest them?
Imagine that you have just won the lottery. Write about what you would do with the money, and why those things are important to you.
Journal Prompts To Help You Get Clear On Your Intention
What is the purpose of this intention? Why is it important to me?
What am I hoping to achieve or manifest through this intention?
How will this intention align with my values and beliefs?
What emotions or feelings do I want to experience as a result of this intention?
What specific steps can I take to work towards this intention?
How will this intention impact my life in a positive way?
What are my fears or doubts about setting this intention, and how can I overcome them?
How can I hold myself accountable for working towards this intention?
What support or resources do I need to achieve this intention?
How will I know when I have successfully fulfilled this intention?
Reflecting on these creative writing prompts has helped me realize the importance of clearly articulating your intention. To achieve this, I recommend boiling it down to just one sentence or a few words that capture the essence of what you want to manifest. Using an affirmation-style statement can also add power and possibility to your intention. Rather than stating “my intention is to become a successful artist”, I can declare “I am a successful artist” and repeat it out loud as a daily affirmation. By being clear and concise with my intention, I can focus my energy and attention on bringing it into reality.