Life story 2

 

Life Story Chapter Outline

Chapter 1: Where I Come From

Theme: Origins & Early Impressions

  • Earliest memories and the atmosphere of your childhood.

  • The people who raised you — what they taught or withheld.

  • The emotional landscape of your young self.

  • Foundational cultural, spiritual, or environmental influences.

Optional Prompt:

“The first place I ever felt safe (or unsafe) was…”

Chapter 2: Becoming Me

Theme: Identity, Labels, and Longing

  • Your early sense of identity and when it started to shift.

  • Cultural, gender, family, or social expectations placed on you.

  • First feelings of not fitting in — or finally belonging.

  • How you began to shape who you were, on your own terms.

Optional Prompt:

“For a long time, I thought I was supposed to be...”

Chapter 3: Cracks in the Foundation

Theme: Loss, Disruption, and Change

  • Key moments of rupture, loss, or trauma.

  • Times when life “broke open” — willingly or not.

  • Who or what helped you through.

  • What these changes revealed about your strength, vulnerability, or beliefs.

Optional Prompt:

“I became someone different the day that…”

Chapter 4: Love, Trust, and Connection

Theme: Relationships That Shaped You

  • People who transformed your heart — friends, lovers, family.

  • The ways you’ve experienced intimacy, conflict, loyalty, or betrayal.

  • Times when love healed you or wounded you.

  • How you define “home” in human form.

Optional Prompt:

“The person who saw me most clearly was…”

Chapter 5: The Mirror and the Mask

Theme: Self-Perception, Shame, and Power

  • Your relationship with your body, image, or self-worth.

  • Parts of yourself you tried to hide or change.

  • When you felt most seen — and most invisible.

  • How you reclaimed lost or silenced parts of yourself.

Optional Prompt:

“There was a time when I didn’t recognize myself…”

Chapter 6: Moments That Changed Everything

Theme: Turning Points & Quiet Revolutions

  • Seemingly small moments with massive ripple effects.

  • Major choices or pivots — and their consequences.

  • Surprising acts of courage.

  • How you began to trust your own voice.

Optional Prompt:

“I didn’t know it at the time, but that moment rewrote me…”

Chapter 7: Healing the Wounds

Theme: Recovery, Compassion, and Renewal

  • What you’ve had to unlearn to feel whole.

  • Your healing journey — inner and/or outer.

  • Practices, people, or insights that softened old pain.

  • The difference between coping and actual healing.

Optional Prompt:

“My healing didn’t begin until I finally…”

Chapter 8: Beliefs I Carry Now

Theme: Spirituality, Philosophy, Meaning

  • Your evolving beliefs about life, death, purpose, or the divine.

  • What no longer fits — and what now feels true.

  • What grounds you today.

  • The questions you still carry.

Optional Prompt:

“I used to think life was about ___. Now I believe it’s about ___.”

Chapter 9: The Person I’ve Become

Theme: Integration, Legacy, and Becoming

  • Who you are now — and what it took to become this version.

  • What you've forgiven — in yourself and others.

  • How you live differently now.

  • What you'd want someone else to know about your journey.

Optional Prompt:

“If I could whisper one thing to my younger self…”

Optional Chapter 10: What Comes Next

Theme: Looking Ahead

  • Hopes, dreams, and visions for the future.

  • What you’re still learning or surrendering to.

  • A letter to your future self — or to the world.

Optional Prompt:

“The next chapter of my life will be about…”

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Ammonia

Image
  Imagine a bustling society of tiny, determined beings—the autotrophic bacteria—living in a vibrant, unseen world. These microscopic citizens thrive in environments rich with ammonia, a substance that many consider waste, yet for them, it’s a treasure trove of energy. In this miniature realm, the autotrophic bacteria are akin to resourceful warriors, battling against the harsh conditions of their surroundings. They form intricate communities, each member armed with unique abilities to harness energy from ammonia. As they  oxidise this nitrogen-rich compound, they engage in a relentless struggle for survival, converting ammonia into energy through a sophisticated process akin to a bustling factory. Picture them as skilled artisans, meticulously crafting energy from the raw materials at their disposal. They employ intricate biochemical pathways, transforming ammonia into essential nutrients that sustain their lives. This transformation is not without its challenges; they must n...
Read more

Nerdy nitrogen

 The term "nerdy nitrogen" captures the multifaceted nature of nitrogen in science, highlighting both its essential roles in biological systems and the complexities of its chemistry and environmental effects "Nerdy nitrogen" is an informal and humorous term that often refers to the complexities and intricacies of nitrogen compounds and their roles in various scientific fields, particularly in environmental science and chemistry. Here are some key points about nitrogen and its "nerdy" aspects: Working with a client on their nitrogen problem I realised that nitrogen plays a major role in my life. Not withstanding that it’s 80% of the atmosphere, I realise I just can’t get away from the stuff. As a Chief carbon reduction Engineer one of my Missions Was to raise awareness and understanding of the science behind global warming. Regularly, I talked about atmospheric composition, About the roles of carbon dioxide and nitrogen in the atmosphere. How carbon dioxide...
Read more

RSPB copy

  Senior Campaign Copywriting Writing Copy  Team Lead role Campaigning Communications Campaigning to drive inbound Leads Campaigning to raise environmental awareness Campaigning to raise the profile of our organisations ambitions Power Language Duolingo Drive change Mobilise people to take action Email Action Nature Campaigning to persuade funding  campaigning for support Responsible Ensuring organisations tone of voice health style and brand Advocate Champion Distal complex issues into engaging copy across a range of platforms Business leaders, team members, Financiers, Currency stakeholders and potential stakeholders,  Flexibility react to emerging situations Longtime strategic view Print web social media email digital media film storyboard Quality multi channel  Shared responsibility Understanding your knowledge Achieve buy in from colleagues Attention to detail Editing written material Editing material written by team member with a report to me Editing mater...
Read more