The shadow is a moral problem that challenges the whole ego-personality, for no one can become conscious of the shadow without considerable moral effort. To become conscious of it involves recognizing the dark aspect of the personality as present and real. This act is the essential condition for self-knowledge, and it therefore as a rule meet with considerable resistance. These shadows are repressed elements of the personality which we choose not to be identified with..
Shadows lurk in the deep recesses of the psyche. It is buried in the heart, in the mind; it is part of us.It follows us, it frightens us, and they come to us in different ways, but always, fits our lifestyle,our beliefs or lack therof.
The courageous person may have a cowardly shadow. The kind,gentle and caring person may have a cruel side hiding behind all that softness. Even among the most benevolent, the most respected personalities and leaders in every field of endeavor, part of their shadow element peeks through their eloquence and their elegance.
Shadows also show as projections. It can be a dislike of certain traits in people, unjustified and unexplainable. We don’t like what we see, perhaps it mirrors part of us that we choose to ignore or may not even be aware of.
Are you comfortable with your friends? If not, ask yourself, why do you hang out with them? Do you judge them harshly? If so, why do you share your precious time with them?
Do you tend to make a compromise that you can not meet? What about the times you get angry at the slightest provocation at times by the same person.
There are times we look for our shadows in the face of other people. We even attract them into our lives. Buried deep, these shadows may drive us to places we dare not go.
Pundits would say it is not wise to deny the shadow element. They believe the only way is to confront it, deal with it and work through the conflicts it creates.
We can take the good. Work with the bad, see the light, face the darkness without fear.Go deep within; let the fears and insecurities buried deep within surface. Confront the anger seething under the skin.
We are not perfect. No matter how many dark clouds hover above us, no matter how long the dark night is, light will surely come. These dark nights offer a chance to enrich and nourish our spirit, our soul and our lives. It helps us to align ourselves with our highest purpose.
By striving for greater balance, endurance and perspective, we generate more personal power and strength.
Shadows lurk in the deep recesses of the psyche. It is buried in the heart, in the mind; it is part of us.It follows us, it frightens us, and they come to us in different ways, but always, fits our lifestyle,our beliefs or lack therof.
The courageous person may have a cowardly shadow. The kind,gentle and caring person may have a cruel side hiding behind all that softness. Even among the most benevolent, the most respected personalities and leaders in every field of endeavor, part of their shadow element peeks through their eloquence and their elegance.
Shadows also show as projections. It can be a dislike of certain traits in people, unjustified and unexplainable. We don’t like what we see, perhaps it mirrors part of us that we choose to ignore or may not even be aware of.
Are you comfortable with your friends? If not, ask yourself, why do you hang out with them? Do you judge them harshly? If so, why do you share your precious time with them?
Do you tend to make a compromise that you can not meet? What about the times you get angry at the slightest provocation at times by the same person.
There are times we look for our shadows in the face of other people. We even attract them into our lives. Buried deep, these shadows may drive us to places we dare not go.
Pundits would say it is not wise to deny the shadow element. They believe the only way is to confront it, deal with it and work through the conflicts it creates.
We can take the good. Work with the bad, see the light, face the darkness without fear.Go deep within; let the fears and insecurities buried deep within surface. Confront the anger seething under the skin.
We are not perfect. No matter how many dark clouds hover above us, no matter how long the dark night is, light will surely come. These dark nights offer a chance to enrich and nourish our spirit, our soul and our lives. It helps us to align ourselves with our highest purpose.
By striving for greater balance, endurance and perspective, we generate more personal power and strength.
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