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Personal cards - the Committee

 As creatrix Seena Frost began working with the cards that became SoulCollage, she realized that the cards she was creating could be assigned different categories or 'suits,' like a deck of playing cards. 

In SoulCollage® Evolving, she wrote,  "Some of the images you choose will symbolize different parts of your self, parts such as your Nurturer, your Explorer, or your Lonely Inner Child. ..." 

These personal cards form the Committee Suit, and sometimes these facets are out of balance! "By making soul collage cards for them, we are finding a way to step back and observe these personality parts, to name them and get to know them." Glenda Goodrich,  Soul Collage handout. 

We each have many inner parts, like cast members acting out a script! They often repeat things over and over, and become very predictable.  Some have a lot of energy and 'lines,' while others seem stuck in bit parts. 

Each of these card has a light and a shadow side, and offer benefits and challenges.  As we make cards, we have a way to become more aware of these inner 'characters,' and can encourage more cooperation between them. Do the 'loud' ones need to allow room for the quieter ones to talk?  

We can listen to them for insights, and look for natural allies. 

Happy Dance (2009)

This early card, Happy Dance represents my joyful inner child - and reminds me of my granddaughter KK, who was 4 when I made it! One of Seena's cards is the 'Scared Child,' who said,  "i am One Who pleads, 'don't make me go out there and make that speach! There must be someone bigger who can do it.  Please... please... please." SoulCollage® Evolving p 23.

It can be helpful to start a list of some of the inner 'characters, and when we come am image that 'fits,' make a card for it.  Most of us have a Critic (of the self) & Judge (of others) ....

During an 8 week Creative Resilience class last spring with Cindy Jacobs, the first quality we explored was the Courage / the Courageous One. After chatting about each quality and recording insights in our journals, we created a Soul Collage, and meet our cards. 

Courage (central image by Leah P Kolidas)

My Courage Ally invites me to:

  • Stand strong
  • Stay grounded and do my daily practices
  • Speak the truth
  • Maintain vigilance 
  • Bathe in the water of life
  • Remember starlight - I am made of stardust!
Who are some of the members of your inner 'Committee?'


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  1. Brenda Marie Fluharty WriterOctober 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM

    I love these cards, thanks, I think I am going to do the inner strength.

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    1. Heart Song DreamsOctober 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM

      Awesome!
      There are some links on making a card in my 'What is SoulCollage?' Post

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  2. Where do you want to go today?October 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM

    On average, how long does it take you to make a card? How many have you made? What size are they?

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    1. Heart Song DreamsOctober 5, 2025 at 11:12 PM

      Thanks for stopping by!

      A quick card can take 15-20 minutes, then a brief 'meet the card' session another 5 or so.
      45 minutes to an hour allows for more depth with both - and you can always revisit the inquiries!
      I've made about 20 cards this year - the prerequisite for entering the training is 14 cards, including 4 from the Committee Suit.

      I made 70-100 those first years (2008 to maybe 2012) most on my own, a few with a group.
      Mine are 5x8", and the backing is mat board from a frame shop.

      This post gives an overview and has links to several videos https://heartsongdreams.blogspot.com/2025/10/what-is-soul-collage.html

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