peace&niche

I promised I’d share these, and here they are: 20 questions I’ve been sitting with, the kind that dig deep and make you think. They’re part of my own journey into shadow work, into understanding the parts of myself I’ve often pushed aside.

October felt like a turning point, a time for shifts and new beginnings. With the year winding down, it felt right to pause and reflect, to ask myself the hard questions. And I wanted to share them, hoping they might spark something in you too.

Here’s the list that’s been keeping me up at night, in the best possible way:

• How would I like to leave this world a better place?
• How would I like to serve?
• What would I like the greatest accomplishment of my life to be?
• How am I expressing my creativity?
• What would I like the world to know?
• What do I believe in?
• When do I feel like I am following my joy?
• When do I feel most alive?
• How would I like to love the world?
• What matters to the most to me?
• What does it mean to have a “good life”?
• Where does self-worth come from?
• What do I need right now, more than anything else?
• What are the things I need to improve and work on?
• Why do I resist change?
• Which do I value more—intelligence or wisdom?
• What is my definition of success?
• How do I move past unpleasant thoughts or experiences?
• What do I imagine my future self to be like?
• How can I show kindness to someone today?

They look simple, don’t they? But these questions have been surprisingly tough. I’ve had to take breaks, to walk away and just breathe, because they force you to look at yourself honestly. To confront the parts of yourself you might have been avoiding.

But here’s the thing: that’s where the healing happens. That’s where we grow. By facing those truths, we create space for something new. I’m sharing these not because I have all the answers, but because I believe in the power of asking. I believe that by asking ourselves these questions, we open ourselves up to change, to growth, to a deeper understanding of who we are.