#2- Peace. Joy. Hope. Future. Optimism.

INSIGHT Powwow #2

Introduction about the group: Insight means penetrating mental vision or discernment; an instance of apprehending the true nature of a thing, especially through intuitive understanding; the faculty of seeing into inner character or underlying truth. INSIGHT is a group purposed to promote personal growth. INSIGHT’s focus is introspection, which means the examination or observation of one’s own mental & emotional processes—also called self-analysis or soul searching. Our goal is to intellectually nurture self-awareness, identity, goals, hope, & truth. Our slogan is “Initiating Transformation: Discovering the Underlying Truths of You.”

PART ONE: APPETIZER

Memorable Moments: Write 3 highlights from the past week.

Challenges: Write 3 challenges you faced in the last week.

Blessings: Write 5 things you’re grateful for (this is intended to be an ongoing list with no repeats).

PART TWO: MAIN COURSE

4) Soaring into the Self: Where do you find peace & joy? In what moments, during what activities, with what people do you experience that with?

Riddle of the Soul: What are 3-5 ways you can actively & intentionally implement this in your life & experience more joy & peace on a regular, consistent basis?

5) Soaring into the Self: What are your gifts & your strengths? What ways can you express yourself? (Get creative!) What ways can you bless others? (It doesn’t have to be physical, materialistic ways.)

Riddle of the Soul: What are 3-5 ways you can actively & intentionally use your gifts & strengths, & /or bless others this week?

6) Soaring into the Self: Where do you find hope? What do you have faith in? What type of life do you imagine for your future? On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being optimistic & 10 being pessimistic, where do you fall in how you perceive the world around you? Are you content with your outlook on the world? If the universe (or whatever higher power you believe in) could give you a perspective shift or alter your perception at all, what would that look like?

Riddle of the Soul: What are 3-5 small ways you can improve your perspective over the next week? (Focus on the good, grow more content with your perspective, grow in acceptance of present reality, etc.)

Maze of the Mind: Ongoing Project: Create a playlist of inspiration--music you find uplifting, empowering, heartwarming, or encouraging. (Goal: 10-20 songs.)

PART THREE: DESSERT

Self-Affirmations: Write 2-5 self-affirmations.