Shadow Work
Has anyone done it or is doing it and have found they want to embrace aspects of their shadow instead of removing them?
36-40, F
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Until synthesis of the self is reached, there can be no authentic person.
Be careful about differentiating the shadow from the self; they're of the same substance and same soul. In fact, it's really just the mistaken image of a humanoid shadow cast by unresolved injuries, pain and resentments piled in the corner.
Be careful about differentiating the shadow from the self; they're of the same substance and same soul. In fact, it's really just the mistaken image of a humanoid shadow cast by unresolved injuries, pain and resentments piled in the corner.
Beautifullyderanged · 36-40, F
@Graylight but surely the whole point of identifying it as different is the point, it makes it easier to see the negative aspects of the shadow as something different to who you are/want to be
Beautifullyderanged · 36-40, F
@Notladylike see my problem isn't embracing it, it's more I can't let go of the negative behaviours it causes, I think I sometimes prefer my shadow then the light me.
@Beautifullyderanged That’s really the challenge isn’t it and same with me
Beautifullyderanged · 36-40, F
@Notladylike I suppose so, does make me resent the process sometimes though...
Beautifullyderanged · 36-40, F
@Driver2 its based on work by Carl Jung and is about exploring the parts of yourself that you ignore and repress, these make up your Shadow and these can cause negative behaviours
like addictions, rage, depression, self sabotage, old etc.Shadow work is about bringing the things you repress to the surface to explore them, and embrace that they are a part of yourself and begin to accept that part of you which begins to help or decrease negative bebaviour. Hope that makes sense
like addictions, rage, depression, self sabotage, old etc.Shadow work is about bringing the things you repress to the surface to explore them, and embrace that they are a part of yourself and begin to accept that part of you which begins to help or decrease negative bebaviour. Hope that makes sense
Beautifullyderanged · 36-40, F
@V00doo did it help you though?
@Beautifullyderanged Yes. I could see beyond.