Pen, Paper & the Front Porch: A Field Companion

Pen, Paper & the Front Porch: A Field Companion

Narrative Reframing, Expressive Writing, and Identity Reconstruction in the High Desert

A 12-page printable and mobile-ready contemplative workbook for deconstructing false narratives, separating personal identity from work, and building resilient soul ballast beneath the La Sal Mountains.

WHAT IS INSIDE THE FIELD COMPANION:

• The Three Distinct Layers: Practical frameworks to separate Who You Are from How You Are Wired and What You Do Temporarily.

• The Psychology of the Porch: Using attention restoration, quiet containers, and time boundaries to safely process emotional work.

• Dominant Narrative Cross-Examination: A 3-step diagnostic to challenge harsh internal noise scripts and shame-based loops.

• The Everyday Setback Reframe: A 5-step template to transform micro-sufferings and routine friction into catalysts for growth.

• Expressive Writing Protocols: 4-phase safety guidelines for raw writing, emotional containment, grounding anchors, and post-session landing activities.

• Mining for Spark Moments: Applying Angela Duckworth's grit research and Carol Dweck's growth mindset to uncover hidden personal stamina.

• The Two-Column Identity Audit: A printable diagnostic worksheet to break performance-based identity fusion.

• Dawn & Dusk Porch Worksheets: Morning threshold intention prompts and evening cognitive examen worksheets.

• The 4-Week Narrative Rhythm: A sustainable monthly structure to maintain your reflective writing practice at home.

• Basecamp Emergency Directory: Critical dispatch contacts for San Juan County, Grand County, and regional medical care.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Format: Instant Digital PDF Download

• Layout: 12 Full Pages (Standard US Letter / Clean Margins / Printable & Mobile-Optimized)

• Author: Justin Shannon, Ph.D. | deercreeklasal.com