A Guide For The Wounded Soul

A Guide for the
Wounded Soul
A treasure map
~ to yourself ~
Leanne Chapman
A Guide For The Wounded Soul
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ClaimYourTreasure.com
2016
Leanne Chapman
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A miracle is a shift in perspective - from A Course In Miracles
Some guidelines for getting the

most out of this workbook
This workbook is based on activities, strategies and suggestions I
have found useful for clients as well as myself during the quest to
bring body, mind and spirit back into alignment after painful
experiences.
Each section contains activities to explore and reflections to journal.
You can either print out the pages to write on directly or start a
journal where you can write as much as you like. You could also use
images, photographs, collage, drawing, paint, clay etc.

There is no right or wrong way to work through this workbookyou
can take it one slow step at a time, or you can absorb it all at once.
You can take what you need for now and come back for more later.
Whichever way you go, the important thing is that you do what best
honours you as an individual.
The world needs to you to shine your light on it, and you cant do
that when youre buried beneath all those things that wound your
soul and keep you from fully living in your truth. I feel honoured to
be able to share some of this journey with you.
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Trust Your Intuition
To begin nurturing and healing a wounded

soul, we first need to strengthen its
intuitive senses. Learning to trust your
intuition, or sixth sense,
provides you
with a valuable source of daily guidance.

Everybody has this ability, but not many
know how to access it. Instead we turn to
others for answers, who may not have a
clear understanding of what is right for us.
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Activity
To get started, go to your favourite place. It might be in nature a sunny corner of
the garden, a secluded spot by the local creek or it might be the mall. Take a few
deep breaths while you tune into your body and then ask your intuition to guide
you to something specific.
You might ask to be taken to the best place to get fresh coffee, the strangest
looking house in the neighbourhood, the most comfortable place to sit and read,
or the nicest smelling garden. You can ask to be shown a particular flower, an
insect such as a ladybird or a butterfly, or a bakery with the best bagels.
Once youve decided where you want to go, take a five minute walk following
wherever your feet lead. Ask yourself silently whether you need to turn left or
right. If youre outdoors, you can take off your shoes and do this barefoot (if its
safe to do so and not snowing!).
Notice which direction has the most energy for you. Trust your intuition rather
than thinking too much about it. Allow yourself to be guided by your inner
nudges each time you make a decision about which direction to turn.
A bird might fly past, a sound might draw you, or something else might attract
your attention. Leaves on the ground might point a certain direction, you might be
attracted to a strange sound, or you might just feel inclined to go around a
particular corner. Trust that whatever decision you make is the right one. After
five or ten minutes, stop and see where youve ended up.
If you do this activity regularly, wherever you happen to beshops, your
workplace, travelling youll greatly strengthen your ability to trust your intuition
and it will reward you with valuable information and guidance. This reduces the
need to seek guidance from others, which may not be right for you, and also
reduces the anxiety you might be feeling in unfamiliar or challenging situations.
Practice daily if you can.
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Reflection
Think about a time when you had an intuitive feeling about something and
consider the following questions.
1. How did you first become aware of the message your intuition was giving you?
(eg. a dream, a gut feeling, a sign, etc)
2. Did you act on this message? Why or why not?
3. What happened as a result of following or not following through on this feeling?
4. How comfortable do you feel about trusting gut feelings? Why or why not?
5. What can you do to remember to check in more often with your intuition?
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The Story So Far
Using small symbolic objects to create a

visual representation of your life story
so far, rather than describing it in
words, is a unique way to gain an
understanding of where you are in life
and how you got here. You can use just
about any object you can find around
your home for this activity, anything
that has meaning for you in some way.
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Activity
Source: Sandtopia.com
A symbol can be used to convey memories, emotions and meanings that verbal
language cannot adequately express. Around your house and garden is a treasure trove
of symbolic objects waiting to be chosen to represent some part of you and your world.
Symbols can include leaves, flowers, stones, figurines, soft toys, toy cars, dolls, small
household items, crystals, feathers, and much more. Some examples are shown above.
Gather together at least ten of these objects that you would like to use as symbols to
represent your lifes journey. Include any items that evoke a strong reaction in you
either attraction or dislikeeven if you dont know why.
Close your eyes and visualise your life to this point. On a large sheet of paper, map out
any twists and turns, bumps, mountains, sudden changes, u-turns. Think about major
life events, places you have lived, relationships you have had, etc.
Now choose a symbol to place on your map to represent each stage of your journey.
Place the first symbol at the starting point of your road and then continue to place
others at significant points up to the present day. You might feel the urge to write some
words beside them or draw on your map during this process.
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Activity
The map above depicts a journey downwards from joy into darkness, being an ugly
duckling, and finally turning a corner towards beauty and fun and authenticity.
Once your own map feels complete, sit back and take a few minutes to review it.
Notice any insights you gain or any personal meanings attached to the symbols you
chose and/or the order you placed them in. Its useful to make a written note of these
and if possible, to take a photo of your map before you dismantle it.
On the following page you will find a number of questions to help you explore your map
further. Remember not to think too much about the answers, let your intuition guide
you rather than your head which will look for the right answer. Usually the first
response that comes to mind will be the one that provides the most meaningful
information for you.
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Reflection
These questions are a guide to help you integrate your explorations and any
insights gained during the process. Its best to complete this process immediately
after creating your symbolic map, so be sure you leave enough time for this step.
Consider the following points and write down anything that comes up for you.
1. Which symbols seem to stand out the most to you?
2. Did any part of your road map generate strong feelings, such as happiness,
anger, fear, worry, frustration, contentment, etc? Write about these.
3. Are there any symbols that would like to move elsewhere on the map if they
could?
4. What parts of the map do you feel good about? Why?
5. Do any of the symbols bother you? Write about why this might be.
6. What would each symbol say if it could speak to you?
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The Alternate Story

Lets recreate your life story as you
think it should have been. Of course

we cant change the past or what has
already happened, but by exploring
the way we would have liked things to
be, we find clues about whats
important to us in the here and now. It

may even be that some of these things
are already available or present in
some form but you havent noticed.
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Activity
The way we describe ourselves influences our experience of life. Even the words
we use can make a difference. If we say I cant do that, we will have a different
view of ourselves than we would if we said I havent been able to master that
yet.
In rewriting your story, you give yourself the chance to experiment with redefining
yourself in way that lets you step outside of your actual story for a little while.
This is not to diminish or ignore all that youve experienced up to this point, all of
that is very real and has brought you to where you are now. But what might you
discover about yourself that you havent been able to see yet?
In order to see ourselves more clearly, we need to explore who we are without
the stories that are given to us by others. We spend a lot of time trying to
change aspects of ourselves when sometimes we just need to change the story
and look at ourselves differently.
On the next page is an example of one of my alternative stories (I have many!) and
some questions to get you started with yours. It doesnt have to be lengthy, the
important thing is to connect with what you wanted to happen in your story,
rather than describing what wouldnt have happened.
Focus on what you would have liked to be different

and remember not to censor it - you dont need to
know how this ideal life would have happened, its a
story.
But your answers will provide you with significant clues
about what has been missing from the life you lead
now. Use your imagination and have some fun with it!
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Reflection
I was born and raised in an arty bohemian neighbourhood by a screenwriter father
and an artist mother We lived in a large converted warehouse and my parents
friends (who were mostly writers, artists, actors, musicians, humanitarians and
animal rescuers) spent a lot of time at our place hanging out.
I began to write and play music at an early age and I had lots of guidance and
encouragement from my parents and their many friends. I went to a nearby school
and all my friends there lived locally so we spent all our time together. On
weekends and holidays we visited friends at the beach where I would play by the
water, ride horses and hang out with lots of kids my own age.
In the evenings my parents and their friends would talk and laugh and play music
and I would write stories about them all. I had my first magazine article published
at 15, they even paid me a small amount. Id always known I wanted to be a
writer, but that was when I knew I wanted to work in the magazine world ....
This tale tells me that a sense of community and creative expression are
incredibly important to me. So rewrite the story of YOUR life and then consider
the following:
1. What are the main things that were different in your ideal story?
2. Why are those things important to you?
3. What would experiencing this sort of life have changed about you?
4. Where would you be now and what would you be doing?
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A New Focus
Still shifting perspective, this time
behind the camera lens. Lets look at
you and your life from different angles
and perspectives. You can use any sort
of
photographic
device
for
this
activityyour phone, iPad, digital

camera, film or even a Polaroid. This
isnt a lesson in photography, its an
exercise in focusing on different
aspects of you and your life and
learning to look at them in new ways.
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Activity
Whats really important to you? It might be that you already know this, or you
might be surprised. Either way, create a record of treasures to remind you of
what lifts you up and makes you feel most like yourself.
To start, photograph the objects and places that make you smile. They might
not be worth a lot financially but they will be treasures to you. Dont include
anything living, such as children or pets, focus entirely on inanimate objects for
this activity.
I started with my charm bracelets, which have a story behind how they came to
me, a pile of my journals Ive filled in over the years with my favourite Swarovski
crystal pen, my white digital piano that Im learning to play, and the inlet near my
house where I dip my feet when the weather gets hot.
Choose anything that makes you feel good - it could be food, clothes, things you
collect, jewellery, furniture, feathers, a path through the woods, special places
you go to relax.
Once youve done this, turn your camera back the other way, towards yourself.
Yes, selfies. Record yourself in different lighting, from different angles. Choose
different parts of yourself to photograph. See yourself clearly. See the real you.
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Reflection
In the space below or in your journal, write about the following points and
anything else that came up for you while you were doing this activity.
1. Were there any themes you noticed running through the items you chose? Eg.
nature, memories, home, particular places, etc
2. How can you spend more time with them or bring more of them into your life?
3. Do any strong feelings come up for you when you look at the photos you took?
4. How did you feel about the photos you took of yourself? What might these
feelings be and what might they be saying to you?
Once youve gathered all your photos, you can either print them out and make a
collage on a piece of cardboard or in your journal, or you can create a board on
Pinterest where you can keep adding to them over time. Let them speak to you
and reveal the you who dwells beneath the surface.
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A Love Letter
This is an activity you can do over and

over to tap into your inner wisdom and
obtain healing and guidance from the
person who is in the best position to give
itYOU! This isnt a letter from the
person you are now, this letter is written

from either the past or the future. Once
you write it, you can have someone mail
it to you when youve probably forgotten
all about it. Chances are itll be the time
you most need to read it.
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Activity
In the Artists' Way, Julia Cameron suggests writing a letter to yourself from your
80 year old self and/or your 8 year old self. This is a way of tapping into your soul
wisdom to inspire and guide your path in the here and now.
Start your letter with Dear [your name] and the date of the year youll turn 80.
Write from the perspective of your older and wiser self. What would your 80
year old self want to say to you at the age you are now? What advice would
she give you? Where would she live and what would she be doing? What does
she want you to know about yourself and the path ahead? What does she
know about you that you don't?
Let her encourage and guide you with the knowledge and experience she's
gained over the years. Write directly from her heart to yours.
You can also do the same process with your younger self. Date it with the year
you were 8 years old. What would the 8 year old version of you have to say if she
met you now? What would she like you to know about her life? Is there anything
she needs from you? What is she feeling, and what's important to her?
You can even write back to her if you feel inspired. As she still lives inside you,
you might choose to let her know you'll listen to her more, or that you'll start
allowing her to have more fun doing the things she loves.
Let your intuition lead with these activities. They are powerful ways to access
wisdom you don't realise you have, and this wisdom is the best guide there is
for your healing journey back to yourself.
If you like, you can put these letters into envelopes to read in the future. You can
even ask a trusted friend to post them to you on a future date. Receiving these
profound insights long after you've written them can be an enlightening and
moving experience.
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Final Reflections
To finish this process, Ive included some bonus questions to reflect on. Use
words or images to explore each prompt and consider how you might apply what
you discover in your daily life. Let your findings build a foundation which will guide
you back to your truest self.
1. If I was being true to myself, how would I spend my leisure time?
2. If I was being true to myself, what type of clothes would I be wearing?
3. If I was being true to myself, what kind of people would I be connecting with?
4. If I was being true to myself, what kind of work environment would I be in?
5. If I was being true to myself, what would my home look like?
6. I want to release feelings of _______________________________________
7. I want to give myself permission to _________________________________
8. I would like to give myself the gift of ________________________________

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I am that stranger who has nothing to give you and who is telling you to look inside. Eckhart Tolle
Congratulations
Youve undertaken activities and reflections to help
illuminate the dark places. I hope you found some
gems amongst the work you did that gave you
enough insight and healing to begin honouring the
real truth of who you are.
The world wants to see that one unique you that
nobody else is or will ever be. I wish you the greatest
expression of your souls deepest wishes, and I trust
this is unfolding for you now.

Love and blessings,
Leanne
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Leanne Chapman - Psychotherapist & Writer

Leanne worked as a psychologist for over 15 years
before deciding to combine creative expression with
emotional and spiritual growth. She trained as an art
therapist and founded Claim Your Treasure with the
aim of illuminating the dark, leading you to lost
treasures and the forgotten truth of who you really are.
You can find her at:
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