Welcome to your first foray into Shadow Alchemy, where we pry open the hatch to your past and light a candle on that curious kid who once saw magic in every dust mote. This exercise is your neon-lit invitation to reconnect with the energetic spark you’ve buried under adulting.
Why It Matters
- Childhood wonder points to hidden desires and forgotten gifts.
- Your inner child holds the keys to creativity, spontaneity, and emotional resilience.
The Flow
- Ground Yourself: Close your eyes. Breathe deep. Picture that fearless, wide-eyed kid you once were.
- Recall & Reignite: Let the colours, smells, and giggles flood back.
- Write Uncensored: No editing; let the scribbles run wild.
- Honour & Integrate: Note what still calls to you. Plan one adult-sized action to stoke that flame.
Shadow Writing Prompts
Prompt 22a: Spark of Wonder
Remember a moment as a kid when you felt pure, unfiltered joy. What were you doing? How did it feel in your bones?
Prompt 22b: Hidden Gifts
Which childhood passion or talent did you abandon because ‘grown up stuff’ got in the way? How might you reclaim even a sliver of that power today?
Prompt 22c: Inner-Child Mirror
Imagine your inner child standing before you. What would they ask of your adult self? Write their plea, demand, or taunt.
Prompt 22d: Adult Action Plan
Pick one small, playful ritual—drawing, dancing, daydreaming—and schedule it this week. Describe when, where, and how you’ll make space for that spark.
Once you’ve spilled the ink, rest, reflect, and pat that inner child on the head. This is only the beginning of our descent.
