We have returned home from our honeymoon, and as I settle back in, I have so many thoughts flowing through my mind as I process the experiences of the last couple weeks. One of my favorite parts about writing this newsletter is that it gives me space to share my perspective with you. I usually keep the prompts more universal, but this week I feel pulled to share a bit more of my personal life. My hope is that it sparks thoughts that help you discover and craft pieces of your own story.
Below are 6 journal prompts for you to explore, one for each dimension of your perspective.
Personal History
My husband and I come from two very different worlds. He was raised in a small religious cult just outside of Utah, completely cut off from the outside world until he was sixteen. I grew up in downtown Las Vegas—surrounded by bright lights, constant noise, and a city that never really slept.
When I think about our lives, I’m in awe of how many events had to align for our paths to even cross. What are the odds?
Do you ever think about that? How many tiny, invisible threads have to come together perfectly for your path to cross with someone else’s, whether it’s a friend or a loved one?
Environment
We got married in a small town nestled in the mountains just outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. If you are familiar with Utah, you know that the weather in March is a gamble.
The whole week of our wedding was a sunny, clear skies forecast—and so was the week after. However, the actual day of our wedding, March 29th, the weather forecast was cloudy and rainy. I've always heard that rain on your wedding day is a sign of good luck, but with an outdoor ceremony planned, I couldn't help but feel a little stressed. Truthfully, I've never been a big fan of the rain.
But as I looked into where the saying of it being good luck came from, what I found was beautiful and it changed my perspective. Rain meant hope. It meant the earth was being nourished. It was a sign of prosperity, abundance, and that something new was on the horizon. There was a time when people didn’t hide from the rain—they ran toward it. They prayed for it to come.
In that moment, I was running from it. I saw it as an inconvenience, and something I wanted to avoid. But maybe rain on my wedding day wasn't just about luck—maybe it was a quiet, much needed reminder. A reminder that new beginnings don’t always come in sunlight. Sometimes, they arrive in the downpour. And it's through the storm that a new version of us begins to emerge.
It did rain on our wedding day, but thankfully not during the ceremony. We were still able to have it outside. And in the end, I wouldn't have it any other way.
When was the last time you ran towards the rain?
Beliefs
Never underestimate the power of gathering—it can be a catalyst for self-belief. Coming together allows us to see ourselves more clearly. We’re reminded that we belong, that we matter, and that we’re not alone.
How does gathering with your community or loved ones shape the way you see yourself?
Emotions
For several nights leading up to the wedding, I sat teary-eyed on the couch with a pen and a piece of paper writing and recounting the journey that my partner and I had been through in the last seven years.
Life dealt its cards to us far earlier than I ever thought it would, and while we have experienced so many adventures and fun memories together, our road has also been paved with hardship as we navigated loss, health struggles, career changes, etc.
In this process of writing my vows, reflecting on our time shared, and the commitments we were about to make to each other moving forward—I had a realization that the love we have for each other has looked different in every chapter of our story.
Love is often misunderstood.
We're taught to see it as linear—blissful, effortless, full of laughter and light. And while it absolutely is at times, true love shows up in many forms.
It's a quiet knowing that you are not alone.
It's words of encouragement or belief when you need it most.
It's giving each other space to grow.
It's acknowledging who each of you have become, and how the events of life have impacted you.
It's the choice to stay, even when things get hard... even in the dark.
It's the commitment to keep learning how to show up for each other better.
How do you define love in its many forms? What has it looked like for you?
Relationships
One of my favorite parts of our wedding was how much our loved ones opened their hearts and minds, and how fully present everyone was in the moment.
We heard people express their feelings toward us in ways we never had before. Our sisters told us how much we meant to them. Friends shared the roles we’ve played in their lives. Parents told us how proud they were.
And I realized...I had never actually heard some of those words until that day.
It made me think about how often love goes unspoken. How easily we assume people already know how much they mean to us.
When was the last time you told the people you love how you feel?
They need to hear it.
Identity
Even in a relationship or marriage, it is essential to maintain a sense of self and individuality. Love shouldn't ever mean losing yourself — it should mean finding new ways to be yourself, together.
How do you (or will you) continue to create space for your own growth, even when sharing your life with someone else?
P.S. If you are interested in seeing a teaser of our wedding video, here it is!
Until next week,
Sadie Sanchez
Author of DIMENSIONS