Heal Your Subconscious

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Shadow Work: Heal Your Subconscious

**This is a continuation of yesterday's email magazine…

Recognize Your Shadow Parts

Whether you like it or not, the people in our lives reflect the darker aspects of ourselves back to us, and we project our shadow onto other people by passing judgment and criticism their way.

“The shadow is prone to psychological projection, in which a perceived personal inferiority is recognized as a perceived moral deficiency in someone else.”

Everything about other people that irritates you and that you condemn and reject in yourself is a sign of deeper issues.

Who are the people around you? What about them do you find repulsive, even hateful?

But also: What fascinates you about them?

Who are people on social media that you dislike or judge?

Who are people or celebrities that you idolize and that have put on a pedestal? Why, too?

Also, whenever we unconsciously repeat a behavior it is a clue for a shadow part that has taken control. Do you see any trends in your life? Any recurring pattern is your shadow trying to get your attention.

Here are some more hints to assist you in identifying your shadow parts:

• Lack of self-confidence and afraid to speak up

• Blaming external circumstance

• Weak boundaries

• Fears related to exposing oneself and one's creative output to the public (such as self-sabotage, procrastination, and judgment)

• Not following your gut and doing what is healthy for you

• Issues with money and success (judging those who make a lot of money or appear to be highly successful)

• Dramas and problems in relationships (anxious or avoidant attachment types)

• Everything that frightens you recedes into your shadow, and occasionally it grows into a large inner monster. Which worries do you find yourself dealing with on a regular basis?

Perhaps you are jealous every time your partner mentions a coworker, even though there is no valid explanation for your feelings.

Perhaps you dislike ladies with short hair because you think it makes a lady look too masculine. This may be a sign that you reject the manly shadow side of yourself.

Perhaps you have a friend who occasionally arrives late, and it gets to you too much.

Perhaps you consistently draw in unsuitable or unfaithful companions.

Perhaps you experience relationship frustration, which makes you passive-aggressive.

Perhaps there are aspects of your life where you feel stuck and are unable to go forward no matter what you try.

Greetings, shadow 👋🏼

In essence, wherever you struggle in life a shadow hides.

How To Start Doing Shadow Work?

Observe your reactions and practice being conscious

What are your triggers? What or person triggers your emotional response?

Triggered behavior stems from unconscious tendencies and is essentially our brain's automatic fight-or-flight response, sending messages to our neurological system and endocrine system.

Keep an eye on your connections, your daily activities when you're out and about, and your use of social media.

We can exercise self-awareness and mindfulness to become aware of our shadow selves. It might take a while for you to develop this skill (when we are triggered it’s difficult to come back into our rational, adult mind) but even becoming conscious after the fact and take some time to reflect on a reaction is a massive step in the process. Choice is enabled by consciousness.

Because remember: when it’s hysterical, it’s historical. Meaning: when your reaction to an event or someone’s behavior is out of proportion it is usually rooted in the past and in your shadow.

Write your heart out: daily journaling

Stream of consciousness Writing can be compared to a DIY bare window. We uncover unexpected things from our unconscious and it teaches us to be honest with ourselves.

The pages are our safe haven from self-deprecation.

Identifying your shadow parts with the help of these questions can also help you get started:

• What in my relationships and life triggers me?

• How and when do I pass judgment on other people? What about other people bothers you?

• When and how do I judge myself? What aspects of myself do I dislike?

• What or who do you feel resentment for?

• What are the things I take issue with?

• What qualities in other people do I envy?

• What are things I struggle with?

• What do you find inspiring and fascinating in others?

Check out our exclusive shadow work journal below to get started...

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About: We all have parts about our personality that we tend to suppress. People also refer to it as the 'Shadow-self'. It's the part where our negative beliefs about ourselves and others dwell.

When we do 'Shadow Work', we shine a light on these dark parts of our being. And while this can be a very difficult and painful practice, exposing and accepting them will lead to enormous personal growth.

Doing shadow work allows us to deal with and overcome past trauma. It can help you realize the source of your negative beliefs and your worst habits. Surface memories you had long forgotten or have been suppressing, and confront them.

Our emotions are not something that should rule us. We should aim to live a more balanced life. Only by accepting our emotions as they arise, are we able to let them go. We don't need to react to our anger or hurt the way we are used to.

Benefits Of Shadow Work:

• Self-love and Self-acceptance

• Overcoming generational trauma

• More awareness of your emotions and triggers

• Peace of mind, general Happiness

• Become more Compassionate towards yourself and others

• Improved Social Interactions & Relationships

• Become 'Un-Stuck'

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TIP OF THE DAY

Mindful moving, walking or running. While exercising, try focusing on the feeling of your body moving. If you go for a mindful walk, you might notice the breeze against your skin, the feeling of your feet or hands against different textures on the ground or nearby surfaces, and the different smells around you.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY

Some people will judge you for changing. Others will celebrate you for growing. Choose your circle carefully.

MEME