Three Modes of Inner Dialogue
I. Dialogue with the Universal Feminine & the Universal Masculine, ('the Folks') for Guidance and Support
The practice of inner dialogue with the Creators is easiest to learn when done just after the Running Energy practice, and while sitting upright in a chair that has a back you can lean against. Begin with a question in mind for your highest and deepest Source of guidance and support.
1. Now, with your energy running, close your eyes and imagine that the Universal Feminine, the Mother of Creation is present here, behind you and beneath you, as if you are sitting in her lap.
2. Accept whatever image or images your imagination presents to you, and allow yourself to feel the Universal Feminine holding and supporting you... so you can lean back into her loving and supportive embrace. Once you sense a connection, spend a little time taking in the loving, nurturing and supportive energy of the Mother.
3. The light of Loving Spirit is here too, in and around both of you. This is the part of the Universal Masculine that deeply loves the Universal Feminine and is here for her in whatever ways she wants, and like you as the resourceful parental Healer, his energy is that of acceptance, appreciation and encouragement.
4. When you also have a connection with Spirit, say "Hello Folks," in your mind's voice. Imagine telepathic communication... like in dreams where you can send and receive thoughts and feelings without having to speak.
5. There may be words you can 'hear' or sense telepathically as if in your own voice. If it's a gesture or a feeling that lets you know the response to your greeting, simply translate any communication through images or feelings into words in your mind's voice.
6. When you've said "Hello" and have received a response, ask "Is it okay to ask some questions?" Note the response, and when you're ready, ask "What can you tell me about--- _______?" (the issue you want more information about).
II. Dialogue with a Part of the Self
Inner dialogue with a part of yourself happens during the regression process. The loving inner healer as the 'director' communicates with the child who is having a traumatic experience. And with the inner dialogue technique, we can communicate with a part without doing regression.
For instance, if there is a habit or behavior that we want to change, we can speak directly with the part that is responsible for the behavior. In doing so, we can learn why the part has been doing what it has, and find a better way for the part to express itself and fulfill its purpose.
The protocol is to imagine what the part would look like if it had its own body (visual anchor). Next, say "Hello," and feel-listen for the response. Ask if it's okay to communicate, and then let the part feel your intention to help. At this point you can also use the Core Desire Outline to find out what the part desires at the deepest level. More options for doing 'parts' work are covered in the handout Working with Parts of the Self.