11: Trust the Page

When you don’t know what’s next, this gentle parts-writing practice can help you listen inward without forcing clarity. In this episode of IFS Enlightenment Snacks, Shankari shares a short writing practice inspired by Morning Pages from Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way and adapted through an Internal Family Systems lens. This episode is for seasons of transition, instability, and not-knowing — when parts of you may be trying to make lists, stay functional, find the answer, or trust what is still emerging. You’ll learn how to set an intention to listen, settle into the body, invite one part to come forward, and let that part write through the pen as a stream of consciousness. Rather than polishing your words or digging for insight, this practice helps create a simple place where a part can feel heard, witnessed, and met by the calm, wise presence within you. 00:00 Welcome + today’s practice for seasons of not knowing 00:49 Inspired by Morning Pages and The Artist’s Way 01:09 A personal season of transition and uncertainty 02:03 How writing creates rhythm when life feels unstable 03:22 “If I relax, will I unravel?” 04:30 Writing as a parts mapping practice 05:07 Unblending: creating space between you and the voice 06:39 What becomes available when a part feels heard 07:24 A shorter writing practice for your parts 08:16 What you’ll need for the practice 09:43 Guided practice begins 11:08 Settling awareness into the body and belly 12:52 Letting a part write through the pen 13:48 Checking in with the part after writing 14:57 Gently reading what came through 16:03 Thanking the part and building trust 17:21 Your invitation for the week 17:53 Closing blessing