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Soul Path Journey<br />
January 2<strong>01</strong>8<br />
<strong>Dare</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dreaming</strong><br />
By Lyn Thurman<br />
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Contents<br />
Maps for the journey --------------------------------------------------------- 5<br />
Soul path journey --------------------------------------------------------------- 5<br />
Your 3G network -------------------------------------------------------------- 9<br />
Connection --------------------------------------------------------------------- 9<br />
<strong>Dare</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dreaming</strong> -------------------------------------------------------------- 11<br />
Creating space to dream -------------------------------------------------- 12<br />
Direction <strong>of</strong> your dreaming ----------------------------------------------- 14<br />
Create a dare <strong>of</strong> dreaming Pinterest board --------------------------16<br />
Journal prompts ---------------------------------------------------------------- 17<br />
Meeting The Fool --------------------------------------------------------------- 21<br />
The Fool ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 23<br />
Fool's journey soul writing -------------------------------------------------- 23<br />
Self care pack --------------------------------------------------------------- 24<br />
Creative expression ----------------------------------------------------------- 24<br />
Joy: the greatest rebellion ------------------------------------------------ 26<br />
A fool for a day -------------------------------------------------------------- 26<br />
Quiet rebellion against the ordinary ------------------------------------- 26<br />
The divine child ------------------------------------------------------------- 27<br />
Tarot Spread -------------------------------------------------------------------- 27<br />
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Discover your spirit house & meet your guide ---------------------- 29<br />
Guided visualisation ---------------------------------------------------------- 29<br />
Sacred altar space ------------------------------------------------------------- 31<br />
Soul statements --------------------------------------------------------------- 32<br />
Soul path steps ---------------------------------------------------------------- 33<br />
Self care & nourishment -------------------------------------------------- 34<br />
Spirituality -------------------------------------------------------------------- 34<br />
Fun & friendships ----------------------------------------------------------- 35<br />
Adventures & travel -------------------------------------------------------- 35<br />
Home & environment ----------------------------------------------------- 36<br />
Career & business ----------------------------------------------------------- 36<br />
Money & finances ----------------------------------------------------------- 37<br />
Relationships & family ---------------------------------------------------- 37<br />
Inner child happiness & creativity -------------------------------------- 38<br />
Upgrades & personal investments ------------------------------------- 38<br />
Lyn Thurman ------------------------------------------------------------------- 39<br />
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Soul path journey<br />
Maps for the journey<br />
In every moment, there are cycles and spirals,<br />
beginnings and endings. Throughout the day, we pay<br />
little attention to the path <strong>of</strong> the sun, the shadows, and<br />
the stars but they are a constant reminder <strong>of</strong> the ever<br />
flowing, every changing pattern <strong>of</strong> life. Some cycles are<br />
greater than a day - seasons change, the moon waxes<br />
and wanes, and our own life unfolds before our eyes.<br />
The natural patterns that happen around us are obvious<br />
but our own journey through life is not charted, and nor<br />
does it follow a linear, logical line. There are still cycles<br />
that occur and once we recognise that there is a map,<br />
albeit sometimes it's vague and dusty, we can<br />
understand our beautiful, strange existence a little<br />
better.<br />
When you stop thinking linearly and look at life in cycles<br />
and spirals, you can see that you are never on a single<br />
journey but simultaneously on many journeys and each<br />
one can be at different points <strong>of</strong> the journey map.<br />
Hero's journey<br />
One such map is the hero's journey. It's a monomyth by<br />
American mythologist Joseph Campbell who suggests<br />
that myths are all a variation on a single, great story.<br />
The steps taken by the hero can be seen in ancient<br />
mythologies as well as the plots behind some <strong>of</strong><br />
Hollywood's greatest blockbusters. The hero's journey is<br />
not isolated to literature <strong>of</strong> the movies, it is also a map<br />
that can be applied to our own lives. It charts the ups<br />
and downs we face when we have an idea, flash <strong>of</strong><br />
inspiration, or calling to the end point <strong>of</strong> the journey<br />
where we bring the 'elixir' home.<br />
If you're not familiar with the hero's journey, the steps<br />
are broken down into three acts (which makes things<br />
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super easy for novelists and screenwriters). The structure is:<br />
Act 1: Departure<br />
• The call to adventure<br />
• Refusal <strong>of</strong> the call<br />
• Supernatural aid<br />
• Crossing the threshold<br />
• Belly <strong>of</strong> the whale<br />
Act 2: Initiation<br />
Act 3:<br />
• The road <strong>of</strong> trials<br />
• The meeting with the goddess<br />
• Woman as temptress<br />
• Atonement with the father<br />
• Apotheosis<br />
• The ultimate boon<br />
• Refusal <strong>of</strong> the return<br />
• The magic flight<br />
• Rescue from without<br />
• The crossing <strong>of</strong> the return threshold<br />
• Master <strong>of</strong> two worlds<br />
• Freedom to live<br />
Screenwriter Gordon Napier explains the hero's journey in relation to<br />
Indiana Jones and the Raiders <strong>of</strong> the Lost Ark:<br />
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Ordinary world: Indiana Jones is an archaeologist, adventurer and a<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor.<br />
Call to adventure: He’s contacted by Government Agents to retrieve the<br />
Ark <strong>of</strong> the covenant. Hitler is also after it and he has a head start.<br />
Refusal <strong>of</strong> the call: The refusal comes in the form <strong>of</strong> a warning by Brody.<br />
Supernatural aid: Indy is an experienced hero, he doesn’t need a<br />
mentor. His code <strong>of</strong> honour is his guide.<br />
Belly <strong>of</strong> the whale: Rescuing Marion and fighting the Nazis for the first<br />
time in her bar as it burns to the ground. Although he was nearly killed<br />
at the start, this is his first taste <strong>of</strong> death on this adventure.<br />
Crossing the threshold: Going to Egypt<br />
The road <strong>of</strong> the trials: Indy teams up with Sallah and the Nazis come<br />
after them. They abduct Marion and Indy thinks she’s killed.<br />
Meeting with the goddess: It’s easy just to call Marion the Goddess as<br />
she’s his love interest but I don’t think she really inspires him to be any<br />
more heroic than he would be if she was in the story or not. Indy is more<br />
dedicated to the noble aspirations <strong>of</strong> his pr<strong>of</strong>ession.<br />
Woman as temptress: When Indy finds Marion alive, his first thought is<br />
to rescue her and get out <strong>of</strong> there. But he doesn’t do this because if he did<br />
the Nazis would search for her and destroy any chance he has <strong>of</strong><br />
recovering the Ark. So he resists this temptation and leaves Marion tied<br />
up so he can continue on the journey.<br />
Apotheosis: Indy learns the secret location <strong>of</strong> the Well <strong>of</strong> souls and the<br />
location <strong>of</strong> the Ark <strong>of</strong> the covenant. He’s gained a new level <strong>of</strong><br />
knowledge. A gift from the Gods<br />
Atonement with the father: He has a fear <strong>of</strong> snakes; he must overcome<br />
this fear in order to recover the Ark. Atonement <strong>of</strong>ten is a section where<br />
the hero has to overcome fear.<br />
Ultimate boon: Indy has recovered the Ark <strong>of</strong> the Covenant.<br />
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The magic flight: The chase sequence, which starts on horseback and<br />
then trucks, then dragged behind the truck. He recovers the Ark but then<br />
the Nazis capture the Ark again and Indy hitches a ride on the periscope<br />
on the submarine.<br />
Rescue from without: The Ark is opened and all the bad guys are killed.<br />
Crossing <strong>of</strong> the return threshold: Back in America.<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> two worlds: He’s defeated the Nazis, his nemesis and<br />
recovered the Ark.<br />
Freedom to live: He lost the Ark to his own government but he’s got the<br />
girl.<br />
I know that our everyday lives aren't quite as epic as Indy's but if you<br />
look at the structure <strong>of</strong> the hero's journey, you'll find similarities to<br />
quests you've embarked on (hopefully less thwart with danger and<br />
Nazis).<br />
The hero's journey has variations with some steps omitted and with<br />
name changes.<br />
Fool's journey<br />
When we move into tarot, we find the Fool's Journey. This is the journey<br />
we will follow at the Soul Path Journey programme.<br />
The major arcana (the first 22 cards in a deck, numbered zero to twentyone)<br />
tell a procession through life, situations or events. We experience a<br />
growth cycle. The Fool begins the journey and along his or her path, she<br />
encounters the remaining 21-cards <strong>of</strong> the major arcana. The sequence<br />
ends with The World and The Fool begins her journey again.<br />
Like the hero's journey, The Fool's journey can be used as a guideline to<br />
map where you are on your own path. For example, you might be at the<br />
initial stage <strong>of</strong> starting a business – nothing concrete but an idea<br />
bubbling under the surface. In your love life, you might have just found<br />
out your partner has been having an affair. You would identify with the<br />
Fool and the Tower respectively.<br />
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You don't have to have knowledge or understanding <strong>of</strong> the tarot as we'll<br />
look at the journey and the archetypes. However, if you have a tarot<br />
deck then you will gain deeper understanding <strong>of</strong> your deck and yourself<br />
in the process. I recommend a Rider Waite deck or a Rider Waite clone<br />
if you want to use it in conjunction with the Soul Path Journey<br />
programme.<br />
Your 3G network<br />
If you have followed my work at the Inner Goddess Circle, you will know<br />
that in previous years, I have presented a different goddess for each<br />
month. The Soul Path Journey deepens your connection to spirit but to<br />
do that, you need to find your spiritual allies that walk by your side.<br />
Your 3G network is discovered in the first 3-lessons through guided<br />
meditation and you will find your guide (in whichever guise that comes<br />
to you - human, animal, plant, other planetary etc.), your god, and your<br />
goddess.<br />
You will be able to build a deeper connection with your spiritual allies,<br />
and you'll learn how to listen to them and work with them.<br />
Connection<br />
My own journey that started back in 2<strong>01</strong>2, and after a few years <strong>of</strong> being<br />
lost in the wilderness, has taken me back to the foundation <strong>of</strong> why I do<br />
what I do. It's all about connection. As humans, we have a desire to<br />
connect and I believe we have a duty to be <strong>of</strong> service (this is what makes<br />
our time on earth meaningful).<br />
The Soul Path Journey is an invitation to find connection to yourself,<br />
your community, Mother Earth and your spirit.<br />
Connection to self<br />
You are the most important person in your world. Not many people<br />
reflect on how amazing and beautiful they are because our modern world<br />
discourages it. We all have to go through trials and tribulations in this<br />
human experience but it makes us stronger, sharpens our character, and<br />
opens our hearts. You deserve your compassion and understanding.<br />
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Connection to community<br />
If we don't help one another our existence becomes shallow. We're wired<br />
to belong to a tribe and reaching out to our community (whether that's in<br />
person or online) gives us a sense <strong>of</strong> belonging. Also, if you commit to be<br />
<strong>of</strong> service to a community, you are giving something back (which<br />
ultimately means you are also receiving).<br />
Connection to Mother Earth<br />
We all have a responsibility to Mother Earth. Without her, we have<br />
nothing but this knowledge seems to escape a large percentage <strong>of</strong> people.<br />
By deepening your connection to Mother Earth, you'll be helping current<br />
and future generations to continue experiencing this beautiful, abundant<br />
planet we call home.<br />
Connection to spirit<br />
Walk your own spiritual path and commit to finding out more about<br />
what spirituality means to you. Ask questions, explore, try new things<br />
and connect in ways that are meaningful for you.<br />
"Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a<br />
lot about the destination" ~ Drake<br />
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I wonder how many people are afraid <strong>of</strong> dreaming.<br />
When we're kids, we are encouraged to think about the<br />
future with adults bombarding us with: "so, what do you<br />
want to be when you grow up?". I remember having<br />
wonderful dreams when I was little. I wanted to be a<br />
nurse so I could walk down corridors feeling important<br />
(inspired by an annual I got my hands on featuring a<br />
nurse). I then forgot about nursing because I loved<br />
drawing much more than walking in corridors. I<br />
designed shoes and then dresses and thought that I'd be<br />
a fashion designer. These dreams <strong>of</strong> the future flowed<br />
and morphed over the years, becoming far less soulful<br />
and more practical as I approached those turbulent<br />
teenage years.<br />
When you reach adulthood, nobody bothers to ask you<br />
what you want to be when you grow up anymore because<br />
they figure you're an adult so you must have it covered.<br />
They assume you know what you're doing and you know<br />
what your dreams are. For most <strong>of</strong> us, we forget our<br />
dreams and we settle for a life that revolves more around<br />
what society and other people expect from us than what<br />
is in our hearts. We don't dare to dream any more. We<br />
don't ask ourselves what we want to be.<br />
Do you know what you want to be?<br />
The answer to this question doesn't come from pursuing<br />
the answer. It's a bit like the Muses in that respect; if<br />
you actively chase then you'll find the answer becoming<br />
more elusive. It's through creating space to dream so<br />
you can listen to your soul. It's easier to do when we're<br />
young because we're just starting out on our journey<br />
through life and there is more exploration and play. We<br />
never lose the curiosity and sense that anything is<br />
possible but we bury it deep because sensible, adult<br />
values creep into our lives and slowly strangle our<br />
dreams.<br />
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Be or do?<br />
Who we are and what we do are, at least in the modern world, tied<br />
together. The question <strong>of</strong> what do you want to be implies a career or job<br />
rather than values you want to express. Once we start going to school,<br />
our education is geared towards finding a job and becoming a tax-paying<br />
member <strong>of</strong> society so it's no wonder we expect our jobs to fulfil our<br />
dreams. There's nothing wrong than that because it's how most <strong>of</strong> us<br />
know how to be <strong>of</strong> service and it's how we hope to find our soul path or<br />
purpose.<br />
But are you really what you do? If that identity was taken away from<br />
you, who would you be? The labels we wear through our life help define<br />
us but they are not who we are. Underneath, we are still that beautiful<br />
bundle <strong>of</strong> amazing potential that can be anything we choose. It takes<br />
great courage to peel back the layers so you can dream again.<br />
Where will you be without dreaming?<br />
A friend read out a poem about autumn at a croning ceremony and we<br />
were all asked afterwards which part <strong>of</strong> the poem was most significant to<br />
us. Not everyone made the connection that the poem was written about<br />
the autumn <strong>of</strong> one's life and strictly not the season. What caught my<br />
attention was the line that went something like 'now the days are<br />
shortening'. Ouch! Whatever stage <strong>of</strong> life you may be in, your days are<br />
shortening and who knows how many more you or I have?<br />
As you take the next step on your Soul's Journey, isn't it wise to keep in<br />
mind that the clock is ticking down and we have only a limited time to<br />
fulfil what's in our hearts, spirits and souls on this earthy plane. Isn't it<br />
better to dare to dream a better way <strong>of</strong> being than feel the touch <strong>of</strong> death<br />
at your shoulder and know that there is still so much more that should<br />
have been realised? As the late Wayne Dyer said: 'Don't die with the<br />
music still in you'.<br />
Creating space to dream<br />
<strong>Dreaming</strong> happens in its own time, as you well know from your nighttime<br />
visions, and while it can be encouraged, it can't be forced into being.<br />
The first step to creating space to dream is to be open and to invite your<br />
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dreams to come to you. Then you have to listen to the wisdom that your<br />
soul whispers to you. The hardest part is to ignore your ego and logical<br />
mind that will, and they will, tell you that what you dream <strong>of</strong> being is<br />
absurd, too difficult, impossible and a million other reasons why you're<br />
losing the plot.<br />
"The higher self is whispering to you s<strong>of</strong>tly in the<br />
silence between your thoughts." ~ Deepak<br />
Chopra<br />
The invitation<br />
Create a ritual to invite the wisdom <strong>of</strong> your higher self to enlighten you<br />
within the month on what your soul truly desires to experience and<br />
create. Make it as sacred as you wish – light candles, light incense – it is<br />
holy communion. Make sure it at a time and place where you have a few<br />
moments <strong>of</strong> quietness and say something along the lines <strong>of</strong>:<br />
"Dear higher self, guide me within the next month to rediscover my<br />
dreams, purpose and passion through life. Please steer me in a way I can<br />
understand and that I'll notice. I am ready to take the next step along<br />
my soul path."<br />
The listening<br />
It's the quiet voice inside that guides you to greatness and steers you on<br />
your soul path. You may have vivid dreams (keep a dream journal) or<br />
you might find synchronicities everywhere you look. Sometimes, you<br />
will have a deep knowing and a sense <strong>of</strong> direction.<br />
In whichever ways your higher self communicates, keep being open to<br />
the wisdom and for greater information to be channelled to you.<br />
The refusal<br />
We are so reliant on our logical mind and ego that when we become open<br />
to the intuitive, wild flow <strong>of</strong> life, we face resistance from ourselves. The<br />
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<strong>Dare</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dreaming</strong> is allowing all the possibilities <strong>of</strong> your being to sit<br />
within your space and for your soul to guide you towards your dreams.<br />
Resistance comes because the ego wants to keep you safe and that place<br />
outside your current reality is taking a leap <strong>of</strong> faith. Who knows what<br />
danger lurks? So your ego will try its best to keep you within your<br />
existing boundaries.<br />
While being very annoying, the refusals that come up can show areas<br />
that need healing so pay attention to the doubts and resistance as much<br />
as you do with the positive guidance.<br />
What to do with the refusals? Work on them with energy therapy such<br />
as EFT, place them in a Reiki box or seek evidence to the contrary (find<br />
examples <strong>of</strong> how the refusal is just not true).<br />
Direction <strong>of</strong> your dreaming<br />
Throughout the Soul Path Journey programme, there are four areas for<br />
you to focus on: self, community, Mother Earth and spirit.<br />
These areas will help you transform and grow. Throughout the<br />
programme, we'll come back to look at the direction and progress on<br />
these areas<br />
The <strong>Dare</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dreaming</strong> is an invitation to find out:<br />
• Who you want to be for yourself<br />
• Who you want to be to your community<br />
• Who you want to be to Mother Earth<br />
• Who you want to be to your spirit<br />
As you take this part <strong>of</strong> your journey, make sure you record the wisdom<br />
given to you by your higher self and the refusals that follow. You can use<br />
the space below to keep track <strong>of</strong> what information is given to you and<br />
how it manifests, along with worries or reasons why you're dreaming the<br />
impossible.<br />
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<strong>Dare</strong> <strong>of</strong> dreaming: self<br />
The dreams<br />
The refusals<br />
<strong>Dare</strong> <strong>of</strong> dreaming: community<br />
The dreams<br />
The refusals<br />
<strong>Dare</strong> <strong>of</strong> dreaming: Mother Earth<br />
The dreams<br />
The refusals<br />
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<strong>Dare</strong> <strong>of</strong> dreaming: Spirit<br />
The dreams<br />
The refusals<br />
Create a dare <strong>of</strong> dreaming Pinterest board<br />
Allow your imagination to run wild and pin anything and everything that<br />
resonates with your soul journey and purpose. Pin things because they<br />
feel right and not because they are possible. Most importantly, have fun!<br />
"Aim for the sky, but move slowly, enjoying<br />
every step along the way. It is all those little<br />
steps that make the journey complete" ~<br />
Chanda Kochhar<br />
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Journal prompts<br />
What were your dreams when you were a child?<br />
Who did you want to be?<br />
How does your adult reality match up to the<br />
dreams you had as a child?<br />
Who believed in your dreams?<br />
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Was anyone negative or doubtful <strong>of</strong> your dreams?<br />
Have any dreams come into being? Which ones? How did it feel?<br />
When did you lose touch with your dreams and desires?<br />
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If you could be anything, what would you be?<br />
If you could serve your community in a way that feels good in<br />
your soul, how would you do it?<br />
If you could help Mother Nature, what way would feel right for<br />
you?<br />
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If you could find a deeper connection to your spirit, how would<br />
that look?<br />
"All our dreams can come true, if we have the<br />
courage to pursue them." ~ Walt Disney<br />
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Meeting The Fool<br />
The first character we meet on<br />
the Fool's Journey is The Fool.<br />
The card is numbered zero and<br />
that is important in itself<br />
because it contains nothing<br />
(and everything<br />
simultaneously). The Fool is<br />
pure potential and she (or he) is<br />
ready to take a step into the<br />
unknown for no other reason<br />
that it feels good and adventure<br />
is calling.<br />
The Fool knows the importance <strong>of</strong> daring to dream<br />
because it feels unnatural for her not to do so. She<br />
hasn't reached a point in her journey yet where<br />
disappointment, rejection or other people's opinions<br />
have seeped into the subconscious. She's not weighted<br />
down and she doesn't know what's possible or<br />
impossible. The wonder <strong>of</strong> life hasn't left her and she's<br />
ready to go where her spirit calls.<br />
Her companion on the journey is a little dog who runs by<br />
her heels. The dog is either playing along or trying to<br />
warn its mistress that there is a cliff edge looming. The<br />
Fool is oblivious because she's looking up and not really<br />
paying much attention to what's going on beneath her.<br />
Acting like a fool or being foolish isn't held in high<br />
regard in our society but that wasn't always the case.<br />
The court jester (some decks label The Fool as The<br />
Jester) occupied a position in between sovereignty and<br />
the people. The jester could get away with telling the<br />
ruling class hard truths without fear <strong>of</strong> having his head<br />
lobbed <strong>of</strong>f as long as it was wrapped up in jest. If you<br />
wanted to survive the harsh politics and petty squabbles<br />
in the court, you'd need to be a wise jester.<br />
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A fool is <strong>of</strong>ten the hero in many fairy tales. There is a pattern <strong>of</strong> a king<br />
having three sons with the youngest lacking the brains and looks<br />
departments. When a quest presents itself, the elder sons fail and the<br />
fool, the underdog, comes home victorious. Not seeing the world<br />
through tainted eyes or thinking in the 'usual' pattern is a bonus and<br />
eventually turns the fool into the hero.<br />
The fool is the divine child within us all.<br />
Embrace the energy <strong>of</strong> the The Fool by:<br />
• Being curious<br />
• Being playful<br />
• Forgetting what you 'know' and exploring what feels good<br />
• Connecting with your inner child<br />
• Finding joy<br />
• Gathering experiences<br />
I must learn to love the fool in me - the one<br />
who feels too much, talks too much, takes too<br />
many chances, wins sometimes and loses <strong>of</strong>ten,<br />
lacks self-control, loves and hates, hurts and<br />
gets hurt, promises and breaks promises,<br />
laughs and cries" ~ Theodore Isaac Rubin<br />
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Fool's journey soul writing<br />
The Fool<br />
"Fabulous, you're here. Ready for the adventure to<br />
begin?" The Fool asks.<br />
"Adventure?" you stutter. "I'm not sure I've packed the<br />
right shoes for an adventure."<br />
The Fool throws his head back and laughs. He's already<br />
moving forward, the little dog running at his heels.<br />
"Don't worry. I've packed enough for you," he shouts as<br />
you struggle to catch up with him. You silently wish you<br />
weren't wearing your not-very-sensible shoes.<br />
How could he have packed for me?, you wonder after<br />
noticing he carries only a teensy-tiny knapsack.<br />
"Wait up!" you yell. "Where are we going?"<br />
The Fool takes a step forward and turns his head to look<br />
back at you.<br />
"That is completely up to you."<br />
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The Fool chooses second by second to write his own<br />
story. He's a blank page in perpetual forward motion.<br />
Write about the journey you want to take in life,<br />
what adventures you'd like along the way and<br />
where your final destination might be.<br />
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Creative expression<br />
Self care pack<br />
Let's be honest: life is not going to go exactly to plan<br />
during the course <strong>of</strong> the Soul Path Journey programme.<br />
I hold the intention for you that it will be more amazing<br />
than you can imagine but I'm also realistic that there will<br />
be challenges along the way. That's life. It's the ebb and<br />
flow.<br />
The Fool carries with him a knapsack for his adventure.<br />
We don't really know what's in it until we meet the next<br />
character <strong>of</strong> the tarot major arcana: The Magician. So,<br />
let's assume that the Fool is carrying a self-care pack for<br />
her journey ahead – something she can return to when<br />
times get a little difficult and she needs a pick-me-up.<br />
Your challenge is to make your own self-care pack.<br />
It doesn't have to be big or fancy, but it should contain<br />
things that are meaningful to you and have a positive,<br />
uplifting effect. It's your happy box.<br />
What you need:<br />
• A box<br />
• Items that make you happy and are nonperishable<br />
(or have a long shelf-life)<br />
What to do:<br />
Fill your box with things that make you happy and put it<br />
somewhere safe (and by safe, I mean somewhere safe<br />
and where you'll remember you put it).<br />
Here are some suggestions for your self-care box:<br />
• A love letter you to yourself<br />
• Chocolate<br />
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• Speciality tea-bags<br />
• A special essential oil blend<br />
• Bath salts or bubble bath<br />
• A favourite book<br />
• A pair <strong>of</strong> new, woolly socks<br />
You can also make a digital self-care pack too. Create a playlist with<br />
uplifting tunes and a playlist on YouTube with inspirational videos.<br />
Bookmark podcasts you love to listen to. Make a Pinterest board full <strong>of</strong><br />
inspirational or funny quotes (cute cat boards also perfectly acceptable).<br />
Record a video <strong>of</strong> yourself telling the future you how awesome you are.<br />
"Self-love has very little to do with how you feel<br />
about your outer self. It's about accepting all <strong>of</strong><br />
yourself" ~ Tara Banks<br />
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Quiet rebellion against the ordinary<br />
"Behold, a sacred voice is calling you.<br />
All over the sky a sacred voice is<br />
calling you." ~ Black Elk<br />
Joy: the greatest rebellion<br />
The dare <strong>of</strong> dreaming requires you to get out <strong>of</strong> your<br />
own way so your inner, divine child can look at the world<br />
through fresh eyes.<br />
I know it's difficult to do when the responsibilities <strong>of</strong><br />
adulating fall squarely on your shoulders but what if you<br />
could be lighter? What if you could look at the world<br />
through the eyes <strong>of</strong> a child? What if you chose to be<br />
joyful no matter what?<br />
Let's try this. Let's be the light in our own lives. Let's<br />
shine for others. Let's choose joy.<br />
A fool for a day<br />
The energy <strong>of</strong> the Fool is about not being ordinary - it's<br />
about shaking things up and doing things differently.<br />
Embrace this energy by committing to spend at least one<br />
day avoiding your normal routine. Here are some<br />
suggestions:<br />
• Take a different route to the <strong>of</strong>fice or shops<br />
• Wear something daring<br />
• Try something new on a menu<br />
• Cook a meal from a recipe that you've never tried<br />
before<br />
• Talk to strangers<br />
• Laugh more!<br />
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Tarot Spread<br />
The divine child<br />
The divine child reminds us to have innocence, wonder,<br />
and openness to the full spiritual, emotional, and<br />
physical aspects <strong>of</strong> life. It's easy to lose that connection<br />
to the inner child but our lives would be richer if we<br />
healed the hurts that stop us from embracing our divine<br />
essence.<br />
This tarot spread helps you to communicate to the<br />
divine child archetype within.<br />
Card 1<br />
Card 2 Card 3 Card 4<br />
Card 5 Card 6 Card 7<br />
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Card 1: How your inner divine child currently feels<br />
Card 2: What you lacked as a child<br />
Card 3: Something that hurt your inner divine child<br />
Card 4: How that hurt manifests in my life now<br />
Card 5: Something I can do to heal my inner divine child<br />
Card 6: How I can support my inner divine child<br />
Card 7: A message to me from the divine child<br />
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Guided visualisation<br />
Discover your spirit house & meet<br />
your guide<br />
If you take a look at The<br />
Fool in tarot, you'll see<br />
that most cards depict<br />
the fool with a<br />
companion dog.<br />
Although our path is ours<br />
alone to take, we do have<br />
allies that walk alongside<br />
us for all or part <strong>of</strong> our<br />
journey.<br />
As you take the Soul Path Journey, you will meet your<br />
3G network: your spiritual allies that walk beside you for<br />
this journey. The first ally you meet is your guide.<br />
In this guided visualisation, you will also find your spirit<br />
house. This is a safe place in meditation you can go back<br />
to time and again. Your spirit house can be any type <strong>of</strong><br />
house or apartment - allow your imagination to create it.<br />
In this meditation, I will take you to find this safe place.<br />
You can download the Meet Your Guide mp3 through<br />
this link.<br />
There is no set form your guide should take. You might<br />
meet an ancestor, a designated human spirit guide, an<br />
animal, a being from a different realm or even a plant.<br />
Listen to the mp3 with an open mind and know that<br />
whoever, or whatever you meet, is exactly the guide you<br />
need for this journey.<br />
After you have listened to the guided visualisation,<br />
record details <strong>of</strong> your spirit house and the meeting with<br />
your guide. You can use the prompts below:<br />
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What door does your key unlock?<br />
Describe your spirit house:<br />
What does your guide look like?<br />
What is your guide's name?<br />
What message did your guide have for you?<br />
What gift did your guide give you?<br />
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Sacred altar space<br />
Your sacred altar space is your dedication to you, your<br />
path, your spirit, and your spiritual allies as you take this<br />
journey. An altar can be anywhere, any size and can<br />
even be portable or virtual. It's an area outside <strong>of</strong> space<br />
and time to feel connection and devotion.<br />
You will first need a place to create your altar: a shelf or<br />
a window ledge is ideal.<br />
Clean your space so give it a good dusting or wipe over.<br />
You could even use an herbal wash to cleanse the area or<br />
add a few drops <strong>of</strong> essential oils to your washcloth.<br />
You can add to your altar over time but first add the<br />
basics. As this journey is about you, find a photo <strong>of</strong><br />
yourself looking happy and add that to your altar. You<br />
are the hero <strong>of</strong> your journey and <strong>of</strong>ten we forget that we<br />
should have a starring role in all pursuits, including<br />
communing with the spiritual realm.<br />
There is no set formula for an altar, you can add<br />
whatever makes you feel good or what is meaningful for<br />
you. Finding inspiration from the seasons can keep you<br />
balanced with mother earth (and the altar looks quite<br />
magical as the colours and items change throughout the<br />
year).<br />
If you a pagan inclined, you might like to keep items that<br />
represent the elements <strong>of</strong> earth, fire, water ,and air.<br />
Often, particularly in witchcraft circles, these are a<br />
pentacle, candle, chalice, and incense respectively.<br />
Have fun with this space and create it as you wish. If<br />
you don’t have enough room to make a permanent altar,<br />
create one that can be taken down and stored away.<br />
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Soul statements<br />
My word this month is:<br />
My promise to myself this month is:<br />
My affirmation this month:<br />
This month, I want more:<br />
This month, I want less:<br />
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Soul path steps<br />
Make your monthly intentions and be accountable for<br />
them. What are the small soul-path steps you can do this<br />
month that will lead you towards your amazing life?<br />
When you have completed a soul-path step, date it and<br />
sign it <strong>of</strong>f.<br />
What is the most important thing to achieve this<br />
month?<br />
If you only achieve one thing, what will it be?<br />
SIGN OFF DATE:<br />
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Self care & nourishment<br />
How will you care and nourish yourself this month?<br />
What one thing can you do to become more healthful?<br />
SIGN OFF DATE:<br />
Spirituality<br />
In which way will you move along your spiritual path?<br />
What’s the one thing you can do to feel a deeper connection to<br />
spirit or your faith?<br />
SIGN OFF DATE:<br />
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Fun & friendships<br />
Where is there a happiness gap in your life?<br />
What one thing will you do to make your soul sing with<br />
happiness?<br />
SIGN OFF DATE:<br />
Adventures & travel<br />
What adventures (including adventures outside <strong>of</strong> your comfort<br />
zone) or travel will you undertake this month?<br />
SIGN OFF DATE:<br />
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Home & environment<br />
How will you improve your home environment?<br />
What will make your home feel like a sanctuary or how will you<br />
better your wider environment?<br />
SIGN OFF DATE:<br />
Career & business<br />
What step will you take this month to further your career or<br />
business?<br />
SIGN OFF DATE:<br />
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Money & finances<br />
Where will you improve your finances?<br />
What one thing will you do this month to give a better financial<br />
outlook?<br />
SIGN OFF DATE:<br />
Relationships & family<br />
How will you improve your relationships?<br />
What can you do to bring more love and harmony into current or<br />
potential relationships?<br />
SIGN OFF DATE:<br />
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Inner child happiness & creativity<br />
What would your inner-child like you to do this month?<br />
What do you want to create or how would you like to play?<br />
SIGN OFF DATE:<br />
Upgrades & personal investments<br />
What will you upgrade in your life this month or how will you<br />
invest in your personal development?<br />
SIGN OFF DATE:<br />
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Lyn Thurman<br />
I'm a down-to-earth modern-day mystic with one foot in<br />
the ocean and an eye on the moon.<br />
I'm the author <strong>of</strong> Goddess Rising and The Inner<br />
Goddess Revolution, creator <strong>of</strong> the Sea Whispers Oracle,<br />
founder <strong>of</strong> the Inner Goddess Circle, an intuitive guide<br />
and spiritual life coach.<br />
I have a special interest in the divine feminine, and I<br />
base my spiritual & holistic therapy practice around the<br />
gifts <strong>of</strong> the Goddess - nourishment, intuition, healing<br />
and creativity.<br />
Find me at LynThurman.com<br />
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