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What is shadow work?
WHAT IS SHADOW WORK? To understand what Shadow Work is, you must first be conscious of your shadow. The shadow, according to Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, consists of those parts of ourselves we choose to repress or hide that we don’t like. We do that by pushing them down into our unconsciousness during childhood. Several examples of shadow aspects are selfishness, aggressive impulses, being self-centered, arrogance, shameful experiences, and fears. These aspects lead to certain types of behaviors, such as criticizing someone else that has your flaws, letting people know you’re entitled, judging people unfairly, and always being the victim. Many negative issues that affect your life can result in keeping your shadow hidden and locked away. These can include: Addictions Uncontrollable rage/anger Social anxiety Obsessive/compulsive disorders Sexual deviancy Depression Self-sabotage Neuroticism Limiting beliefs Shadow Work is the process of explorin...
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