337+ ‘Wisdom’ Writing Prompts
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The Wise Fool
Design a tale about a seemingly foolish character who seems to inadvertently solve complex problems.
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The Lost Parchment
Tell a story of discovering a pre-apocalypse manuscript that could hold the key to rebuilding, but your character can barely decipher the pre-apocalyptic language.
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Lighthouse of Past Wisdom
Write a letter to future self full of advice that you’ve learned over the past year.
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The Learning Curve
Write about one personal lesson you’ve learned in 2020, and how it will influence your decisions in 2021.
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Mutiny Wisdom
Imagine a mutiny occurring on the ship and write from the perspective of a veteran crew member who doesn’t agree.
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The Old Captain’s Last Voyage
Narrate a story about an old captain who decides to embark on one last fishing boat journey before he retires.
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Life Lessons from Pokemon
Narrate how a trainer learns valuable life lessons from their Pokemon friend.
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The Legacy of the Elite Four
Write about a retired member of the Elite Four, reflecting on their glory days and sharing wisdom with an upcoming trainer.
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Trainer’s Evolution
Write about a specific moment that might be a Pokemon Trainer’s rite of passage. Discuss why the event is of importance.
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Fleeting Encounters
Imagine a scenario where the characters use the Time Turner to interact with their past or future selves.
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Dumbledore and Death’s Discussion
What would a conversation between Albus Dumbledore and Death from the Tale of Three Brothers look like?
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The Unrevealed Life Lessons
How will Dumbledore pass on a hidden life lesson during one of his quirky conversations.
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Prime Conversation at the Mirror of Erised
Write a conversation between Dumbledore and Harry Potter at the Mirror of Erised.
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Dumbledore’s Wise Warnings
Compose a dialogue in which Albus Dumbledore warns a young Hogwarts student about an upcoming danger.
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Fountain of Degree
Recount a situation where you sipped from the Fountain of All Wisdom-Breeding and explore how the wisdom you gained changed your life.
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Ravenclaw’s Challenges
Write a short story illustrating a major challenge a Ravenclaw might face and how they would overcome it.
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Unlocking Wit Beyond Measure
Write a narrative in which you gain access to a hidden knowledge or secret, much like how Ravenclaws can enter their house only by answering a riddle.
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Understanding The House Ghost
Write a story about your interaction with the Hufflepuff House ghost, the Fat Friar.
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The Ghostly Pen Pal
Imagine if one were to communicate with a friendly ghost through letters; what kind of connections might form?
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Spectral Soliloquy
The ghost has the chance to communicate directly with the living for a brief time. Write about what it chooses to say.
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A Saviour’s Kindness
Write a story where a good spirit appears in a critical moment to guide your protagonist out of a dangerous situation.
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Whispered Wisdom
A spectral figure appears who seems to keep echoing advice your departed loved one used to give. What was the advice, and how does it affect you now?
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Ethereal Teachings
You are the ghost of a renowned scholar who wants to share their wisdom posthumously.
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Ghostly Guidance
Your protagonists get life advice and direction from benevolent ghosts with a different, big picture perspective.
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Ghostly Counselor
Write from the perspective of a ghost trying to give life advice to a living person.
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The Unlikely Hero
Create a story where the most unassuming and overlooked character becomes the hero.
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The Companion’s Perspective
Tell a story through the eyes of one of the Doctor’s companions, but put them in a unfamiliar universe or time period.
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Mother-Dragon Encounter
Create a dialogue between Flemeth and a Dragon, focusing on mutual respect or conflict.
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Keeper of the Lore
Write about a young elf chosen to be the new Keeper of their clan, the protector and preserver of the ancient lore.
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Keeper of Lore
Write about a character who holds ancient secrets and unknown lore of Ferelden, exploring their role and significance in the era of dragons.
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The Thrills of Competition
Recount an event or competition that led to self-discovery or personal growth.
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A Letter to Younger Self
Pen a letter to your younger self. What is the advice you would give and the fears you would alleviate?
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Building Emotional Resilience
Imagine your future self dealing with a rejection successfully and seamlessly.
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Gratitude for Growth
Identify three difficult experiences in your past and write about how they shaped you into the person you are now.
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Conversations with Inner Child
Write a letter to your younger self, words of encouragement or advice you wish they knew.
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Conversation with my Older Self
Imagine a conversation with your older self. What wisdom does this older self-share?
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Harvest Life Lessons
Write about a personal incident that had a significant impact on you and elaborate on the lesson it taught you.
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The Wisdom Within Nature
Describe a situation where you found spiritual insight or comfort from the natural world.
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Self-Empathy Journey
Write a letter to your younger self, imparting the wisdom you’ve gained over the years.
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A Letter To Your Past Self
Write a letter to your younger self about the challenges you’ve faced and the strength you’ve gained in overcoming them.
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Productive Reflecting
Write an entry about a major problem you have overcome, how you handled it at the time and what you would have done differently now.
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Rewiring Past Hurts
Write a letter to your past self, offering words of comfort around an event or ordeal that was particularly painful.
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Chasing Contentment
Think of a quote that inspires you to find love and contentment within yourself. Reflect on how you can apply this to your daily life.
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Reimagining Your Narrative
Recount a negative experience from your life, then rewrite it focusing on the strength, growth or wisdom you gained from it.
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Dialogue With Future Me
Write a conversation you’d have with the version of yourself 10 years from now. Ensure it’s filled with words of love and encouragement.
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Conversations with Future You
Write a conversation between your current self and your possible future self. Discuss your hopes, fears, dreams, and advice.
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Letter to the Past Self
Compose a letter to a younger version of yourself. What advice, warnings, or words of encouragement would you give them?
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Moving Forward with Lessons from Your Past
Write about a past event that, although painful, helped shape you into the person you are today.
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Letter to Future Self
Write a letter to your future self, providing guidance, words of wisdom, or expectations for the future.
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Letters to My Younger Self
Write a letter to your past self, advising them about the experiences and lessons you have learned so far.
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Gifts of Change
Reflect on a life-changing event that you weren’t initially grateful for, but have since come to appreciate.
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Decoding Wisdom
Write about a famous quote that was difficult to understand at first but eventually offered great wisdom during your recovery.
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Quote Collage
Create a collage of your top five inspirational quotes for recovery and discuss how they collectively aid you in your journey.
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Wisdom From the Recovery Path
Write about a quote from someone who had successfully journeyed through recovery, how it influences you and why it’s meaningful to you.
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Finding Strength in Quotes
Reflect on a quote that inspires you, where you first heard it and why it motivates you during your recovery journey.
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Valuable Lessons from Adversity
Think of an instance where you faced a hardship and identify the life lesson you learned from it.
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The Rain and The Rainbow
Jot down hurtful experiences and how they have contributed to your personal development.
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Branching Life Tree
Construct a family tree, spotlighting one ancestor or relative who has influenced your identity.
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The Wisdom Within
Write a letter to your future self importing advice or wisdom you’ve learned recently.
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Silver Lining
Write about a particularly stressful event or period in your life, then describe the positives or lessons learned from it.
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Embracing Lessons Learned
Identify a difficult period in your life and reflect on the lessons you learned from this experience.
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Inspirational Encounters
Write about a time you met someone who truly inspired you, and describe how they impacted your life.
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Gifts from Adversity
Write about a time you faced a difficult situation and ended up learning something valuable about yourself.
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Reflection
Look back at your marriage and list down three things you have learned about relationships and personal growth from that experience.
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Resilient Roots
Write about a historical or personal event that challenged or changed you, detailing how you’ve grown after this event.
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Letter to My Younger Self
Write a letter to your younger self offering compassion, understanding, guidance, and reassurance.
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Imagining Future Strength
Write about a past challenging situation, but reimagine how you would handle it today with your current knowledge, experiences, and resilience.
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Wisdom from Hurt
Describe a painful event from your past and write about the wisdom gained or lesson learned from it.
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Overcoming a Personal Challenge
Reflect on a personal challenge you overcame and how you grew from the experience.
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2. Post-Trauma Growth
Write about how your life has transformed after dealing with a traumatic event. How are you different now?
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The Letter to Past Self
Pen a letter to your younger self, providing guidance, advice, or warnings based on the wisdom you’ve gained over the years.
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Letters To The Future
Write a letter to a future member of your family, introducing yourself and sharing significant family values, stories and wisdom.
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Embracing the Scars
Write about lessons learned from intense emotional experiences during depression.
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Reflecting Growth
Write a letter to your past self at a time when you were in a deep depressive state.
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The Letter of Reassurance
Compose a letter to your future self providing advice on navigating an anxious period.