🌑 INK + SHADOW RITUAL & JOURNAL PRACTICE A sacred space for writing the things you’ve been afraid to say out loud. 1. Create a Safe Container (2–3 minutes) Before you write, invite safety into the space. How to begin: - Sit somewhere quiet. - Place a hand on your heart or your stomach. - Take one slow inhale…and a longer exhale. - Whisper to yourself:“This is my safe space. Nothing I write can hurt me. Everything is welcome.” This tells your nervous system: we are safe enough to explore. 2. Light, Anchor, or Symbol (optional but powerful) Choose one small ritual anchor: - A candle - A cup of tea - A stone or crystal - A piece of fabric - A photo - A scent (sage, lavender, incense) This becomes your shadow-work object, signaling your body: “We are entering a healing space.” 3. The Ink + Shadow Journaling Structure You’ll write in three layers: INK → SHADOW → LIGHT This moves you from fear → awareness → healing. ✒️ STEP 1: INK — What rises in you right now? Write freely for 3–5 minutes. No censoring. No judging. Just let the words spill. You can start with prompts like: - “My fear today is…” - “My body is telling me…” - “The thought I don’t want to admit is…” - “Right now my shadow feels like…” This is where you let the hidden things out of your body and onto the page. 🌑 STEP 2: SHADOW — What is this fear trying to protect? Your shadow is never the enemy. It’s the younger part of you saying, “I’m scared.” Ask your fear questions like: - “What are you trying to warn me about?” - “What do you need from me right now?” - “Where did you first learn to be afraid?” - “What are you afraid will happen?” Write your answers as if your fear is a small version of you speaking. You may be surprised how tender those answers are. ✨ STEP 3: LIGHT — What truth can I offer myself now? This is where you rewrite the story with compassion, not perfection. Write things like: - “Even though I feel scared, I am still safe.” - “I am allowed to move slow.” - “I am growing, not breaking.” - “Fear is a signal, not a prophecy.” - “My shadow is trying to protect me, but I can lead now.”

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