reflection

Own your journey

Experience caregiving life as a hero

35 minutesHigh effort

About This Practice

Just like Harry Potter, Wonder Woman, and Luke Skywalker, you are on a hero's journey. In this practice, you will narrate your own hero's journey as you overcome obstacles and achieve success. In the end, you will sense a deeper level of purpose as a caregiver that goes far beyond the day-to-day tasks of caregiving.

Steps

1

Watch the hero’s journey

Take five minutes to watch this hero’s journey video. https://youtu.be/d1Zxt28ff-E

2

What do you fear

Think about what’s coming up in your journey. What is one fear you have about being a caregiver? Draw a small picture that represents that fear.

3

What do you crave

Think about something you wish you had on your caregiving journey. What do you wish you could do more of? Think outside of what someone else could provide you, and focus more on what you crave from yourself. Draw a small picture that represents that thing you crave.

4

What do you love

Think about something you would deeply love to do in your life. Something that has been stirring in you before you became a caregiver. Draw a small picture that represents that love.