5 Signs You Need Shadow Work – And How Journaling Helps You Begin

Woman journaling in a cozy candlelit setting with coffee — shadow work and self-reflection practice for emotional healing

Ever feel like the same emotional issues seem to keep circling back around. Like déjà vu, but with more turbulence? That’s not just bad luck or a bad mood. It might be your shadow self peaking its head out, asking (sometimes begging but often screaming) to be seen. Whether you’re…

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Shadow Work Exercises for Beginners

Abstract art of a shadow looking out in the distance. Calming and reflective

What Is Shadow Work? Rooted in the psychology of Carl Jung, shadow work refers to the process of uncovering and integrating the hidden or repressed parts of ourselves. These are usually areas of ourselves we keep hidden due to fear, shame, or expectations. For beginners, starting with structured, mindful shadow…

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