When you are ready open your eyes, look up and notice the environment's sounds. Notice your thoughts and emotions.
How to approach this prompt
Ground yourself before writing. Take three slow breaths, notice your surroundings, then write from a place of calm presence.
- ✦ Give yourself 15–20 minutes of uninterrupted time.
- ✦ Start with the first thing that comes to mind, then go deeper.
- ✦ If you get stuck, ask yourself "why?" and keep writing.