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Chapter 11: MOVING PAIN AND GRIEF

7/3/2017

Writing Prompt #11

SETTING: You slow down your breath and calm your mind through conscious presence.

You've come this far and understand fully that this fire that the Dragon breathes is an illusion keeping you from your treasure which is in sight; a golden chest sparkling by the beast's side. In it contains your elixir. From where you stand, you feel its power and have a deep knowing that it belongs to you.

You walk with courage towards the Dragon, maintaining an upright posture, meeting its devastating gaze. It bellows ferociously spewing a tornado of fire right at you. You remain where you are, trusting in the shield of your strong spirit. All the creatures you've conquered suddenly appear by your side. Your magical cloak of sensitivity shimmers around you and the fire passes over and through you. A purifying and cleansing feeling.

The Dragon within is stilled by your deep surrender and unwavering belief in yourself.

PROMPT: Now that you have confronted the Dragon - communicated with Pain or Grief - answer the following questions:

Who I am now without Pain or Grief as an obstacle? Where am I? What kind of things am I doing? Who is around me?

What is the ultimate vision I hold for myself?

Where does this new story feel good in my body?

Umask the previous image of Pain and Grief by drawing an image of this new vision!

I'd like you to stand up and for a few moments to embody this image. Move into a posture that reflects this feeling.

As you stand or sit in your posture glance at your image and answer this question: If the image could speak what would it say?

Say this out loud 3 times and let it be your intention.

* * *

Come back to your image and write these words down as your title.

Underneath or beside your drawing, finish the statements:

I sense:

I feel:

I imagine:

CONGRATULATIONS. You have walked the warrior's path! Well done for bravely trailing through the darkness of your inner Cave, for unmasking the monsters and shadows in your way!

YOU HAVE AWAKENED THE SHERO WITHIN.

Can you name your new found treasure? What is the elixir that will bring you new life; new vitality. What potion will you drink daily to strengthen and embody your inner warrior?

Take 3 deep breaths in and out to close.

You're welcome to share your images or insights within the Facebook group: Warrior Training for the Sensitive Soul.

Chapter 10: PAIN AND GRIEF

7/3/2017

Writing Prompt #10

SETTING: You’ve reached the innermost cave. It’s as if time has slowed down and you can barely see the way. A shimmering gold box catches your eye above in the distance. In contains your elixir. Suddenly a shadow blacker than the cave stirs and lets out a ferocious howl. It is the Dragon, the keeper of the Cave, the guardian of your treasure. It breathes fire and forces you to run for cover into the depth of its domain.

PROMPT: What causes pain or grief to arrive? Who triggers this wound? What other emotions are masked beneath this pain? Where does it land in my body?

Give this energy a name. A personality. Talk to it.

Draw an image of your pain or grief. Throw colour onto the page. Doodle or scribble.

Title the image.

Next to, underneath or behind the image, finish the statements:

I am...

I want...

I need...

Take 3 deep breaths in and out to close.

You're welcome to share your images or insights within the Facebook group: Warrior Training for the Sensitive Soul.

Chapter 9: RE-IMAGIINING HATE

6/3/2017

Writing Prompt #9

SETTING: The beast, Hate, removes its mask and steps aside. You're now able to experience a deep spaciousness in your heart and lungs as if an iron barrier has collapsed. The resolve to reach your treasure is strengthened.

PROMPT: With hate no longer obscuring the access to your inner vitality, ask yourself these questions:

Who I am without this Hate clouding my judgement? Where am I? What would I be doing?

Where does this feel good in my body?

Umask the previous image of Hate by drawing an image of this new vision.

Give it a title.

Underneath or beside your drawing, finish the statements:

I feel:

I imagine:

Take 3 deep breaths in and out to close.

You're welcome to share your images or insights within the Facebook group: Warrior Training for the Sensitive Soul.

Chapter 8: HATE

5/3/2017

Writing Prompt #8

SETTING: As you travel further within the Cave, you feel a heavy presence approach you. The shadow comes into view, a beast of a monster, carrying with it the energy of Hate! It wears a mask.

PROMPT: Who or what triggers hate within me? What is beneath this hate that I feel? When I close my eyes and observe these thoughts, where does this emotion land in my body?

Draw an image of how Hate feels. Throw colour onto the page. Or scribble.

Title the image.

When you've finished the drawing, ask it what it wants and needs.

Write this down.

Take 3 deep breaths in and out to close.

You're welcome to share your images or insights within the Facebook group: Warrior Training for the Sensitive Soul.

Chapter 7: RE-DIRECTING ANGER

4/3/2017

Writing Prompt #7

SETTING: Now that you have confronted and communicated with Anger, the creature moves aside allowing you to walk past it, in fact it gives you a boost of vitality.

PROMPT: With Anger as an ally rather than as an obstacle, ask yourself these questions:

Who am I now? Who I am without this Anger causing me to lose energy and clarity? With anger as a friend who fuels my focus what would I be doing and where would I be?

Close your eyes and experience this in your thoughts and within your physical body.

Draw an image of this new reality. What do you see?

Title your artwork.

Underneath or beside your drawing, finish the statements:

I sense:

I imagine:

Take 3 deep breaths in and out to close.

You're welcome to share your images or insights within the Facebook group: Warrior Training for the Sensitive Soul.

Chapter 6: ANGER

3/3/2017

Writing Prompt #6

SETTING: You sense an overpowering energy as you move ahead into the depths of the cave. A ginormous presence stomps towards you, bringing you to a halt. You ask the creature its name. It has many it says... Anger, Fury, Rage...

PROMPT: What situations right now provoke anger within me? Who triggers this feeling? When I observe these thoughts, where do they stir in my body?

Draw an image of your Anger. Begin with a shape and add colour.

Give it a title.

Ask the image what it wants and needs.

Write this down.

Take 3 deep breaths in and out to close.

You're welcome to share your images or insights within the Facebook group: Warrior Training for the Sensitive Soul.

Chapter 5: Re-Writing Guilt and Shame

2/3/2017

Writing Prompt #5

SETTING: The shadow melts and slithers into its domain allowing you to walk through and fully take up its space. The density of its presence no longer overwhelms or saps your energy.

PROMPT: With guilt or shame no longer blocking my path, who am I? What situations would I be in and what would I be doing? Who is around me?

Close your eyes to imagine this new perspective, where does it feel good in your body?

Unmask the previous picture. Draw a new image of what this feels like.

Give it a title.

Underneath or beside your drawing, finish the statements:

I sense...

I feel...

Take 3 deep breaths in and out to close.

You're welcome to share your images or insights within the Facebook group: Warrior Training for the Sensitive Soul.

Chapter 4: GUILT AND SHAME

1/3/2017

SETTING: You climb a set of steps, going further into the Cave. At the top of the stairwell, you see a moving shadow - thick and heavy. You sense Guilt and Shame oozing from its energy. It guards the path forward.

PROMPT: What thoughts and situations currently trigger guilt or shame within me? Where does this feeling show up in my body?

Draw an image of these feelings of guilt or shame. Start with picking a colour.

Give it a title.

Finish the sentences:

I am...

I want...

I need...

Take 3 deep breaths in and out to close.

You're welcome to share your images or insights within the Facebook group: Warrior Training for the Sensitive Soul.

Chapter 3: TRANSFORMING FEAR

27/2/2017

Writing Prompt #3

SETTING: The shadow dissolves now that you know it's true form. Fear allows you to pass the threshold. You enter the Cave and are now fully in Fear's territory.

PROMPT: With Fear by your side rather than as an obstacle, ask yourself these questions:

Who am I now? Who I am without this Fear blocking my path? What am I doing, where am I and who is supporting me?

Close your eyes and visualise this new reality. Where does this feel good in your body?

Draw an image of this feeling.

Give it a title.

Underneath or beside your drawing, finish the statements:

I feel:

I imagine:

Take 3 deep breaths in and out to close.

You're welcome to share your images or insights within the Facebook group: Warrior Training for the Sensitive Soul.

Chapter 2: FEAR

27/2/2017

Writing Prompt #2

SETTING: You're about to enter the dark Cave. As you step forward to cross the threshold, a shadow appears. It is your base instinct. Fear.

PROMPT: What am I currently afraid of? What situations, things, or people trigger this emotion? Where does this feeling of fear manifest in my body?

Draw an image of what this fear looks like. Throw colour onto the page. Or scribble.

Title the image.

Ask the image what it desires and needs.

Write this down.

Take 3 deep breaths in and out to close.

You're welcome to share your images or insights within the Facebook group: Warrior Training for the Sensitive Soul.

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Payal Patel is a sensitive soul teacher who provides a warrior training to inspire, motivate and facilitate healing in those seeking to align with their authentic selves and highest vision.

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