As we move through life, our opinions and
ideas change. Sometimes we unconsciously or mindlessly operate from an older
belief system when really we have shifted. We want to respond in one way, but
we surprise ourselves by habitually responding in a different way. What do you
believe, in the here and now? The following exercise gives you a chance to see
what you believe now about some of the critical issues in your life.
1. My top three-life goals
are___________________________________________
2. The things that give me the most joy
are_______________________________
3. My biggest fears
are________________________________________________
4. My strongest passion in life is _______________________________________
5. I worry most about
________________________________________________
6. I dream about
____________________________________________________
7. My top values are
______________________________________________
8. I am happiest when
______________________________________________
9. I view life as
_____________________________________________________
10. Three people I admire most are
_____________________________________
11. Relationships are
_________________________________________________
12. I think my strengths are
____________________________________________
13. My view of money is _____________________________________________
14. Love is
________________________________________________________
15. My hobbies are
_________________________________________________
16. My spiritual belief is
____________________________________________
17. What I admire most in anyone is
___________________________________
18. When I am my best self, I am
_____________________________________
19. When I am my worst self, I am
___________________________________
20. I am ________________________________________________________
Art
Therapy Exercise for Knowing Ourselves
Start by answering the questions above.
Gather some art supplies, a sketchbook or paper and get comfortable. Do some
centering breathing. Meditate for ten minutes or so. With closed eyes, draw for
a few minutes. Stop and look at what you have done staying open without
judgement and then expand on anything in your drawing that interests you. When
you look done answer the following question.
I am __________________________________________________________________
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