Emotional Archaeology

Dig into the past and explore a feeling that you never shared with anyone.

“Sometimes, there are feelings buried so deep that they are almost forgotten. Identify such a feeling from your past that you never shared, perhaps from childhood, adolescence or even recent history. Describe the event that provoked this feeling, investigate why you chose not to express it, and consider how expressing it might have altered the outcome. This prompt can provide catharsis and can help uncover the roots of current emotional patterns.”