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…
There’s something sacred about the quiet time of morning—before your phone starts buzzing and you start worrying about your to-do list. For me, those first few minutes of stillness can be everything. Instead of diving headfirst into the day, I like to sit with a cup of coffee and jot…
Ever feel like there’s a part of you running on its own in the background? Someone not quite you quietly pulling the strings or reacting in ways unfamiliar even to yourself? That’s your shadow. And journaling is one of the most powerful and effective ways to meet, understand and eventually…
Shadow work refers to the process of exploring and integrating the unconscious aspects of our psyche. It involves going into the hidden, suppressed, or rejected parts of ourselves, which often include unresolved emotions, fears, traumas, and limiting beliefs. These aspects, collectively known as the “shadow,” hold valuable insights and growth…
What is shadow work? I think it can be best explained as the art of exploring and integrating the hidden or repressed aspects of the self. It can be a difficult but transformative process that involves facing aspects of ourselves that we may have been avoiding for years. (This post…
