The Prompt

What is your favourite body of water and why? I love this prompt as it can absolutely enable me to time travel.

One example for me is the Red Sea. When I was growing up, we lived in Saudi Arabia and we use to go to this beach on the weekends that was sat right on the edge of a coral reef. It was this amazing place that was full of colour and laughing and exploring. Whenever I think about this special place it stirs so many feelings and 'sense memories'.

Now, I want you to take a minute to raid that cookie jar in your mind, full of memories and for you to pick out your favourite body of water that means something to you and has some potency. It can be anything at all, as long as it has meaning for you.

I've had people write about ponds, puddles, beaches, lakes, even a sink where they bathed their little baby. It doesn't matter the what, it's not about you writing the 'right way' this is about free writing and enjoying the experience.

Set a timer for 5 minutes and write about your favourite space with water.

So how did you go? How do you feel after your time travel to your favourite body of water? Did you pick one place and stick with it? Was it multiple places?

This exercise is available for you any time that you need, whenever you need it.