Shadow Work Ritual

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• Shadow Work Ritual: Exploring the hidden, unconscious aspects of yourself…

• Positive News Of The Day: 14-Year-Old saves the day…

• Food For The Soul: Refreshing Lemongrass Carrot Soup…

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TODAY'S LEARNING
Step-by-Step Shadow Work Ritual

Shadow work is a potent form of self-reflection that entails discovering and integrating your unconscious, hidden sides. Having a shadow work ritual in place provides a structured and intentional space for delving into the depths of your psyche. Additionally, it makes the act of connecting with your shadow self more intentional and concentrated by establishing an empowering pattern.

The following steps can help you begin your shadow work routine:

Step 1: Set the Scene

Working in the shadows means having a private discussion with your shadow self. Establish a peaceful, cozy area where you won't be bothered. Use soft lighting, intention candles, sage or incense, and perhaps some calming music to set the atmosphere. I would recommend tuning in to theta waves or solfeggio frequencies. Try both and decide which one is more comfortable for you!

Recording your shadow work sessions is helpful to your progression, so you may also want to have a journal and pen nearby.

Step 2: Ground Yourself

Make yourself comfortable. Make sure you’re not wearing any restrictive or tight clothing. Take away anything that weighs you down.

Now inhale deeply from your abdomen. Breathe out through your lips.

What do you feel underneath you?

What can you hear?

Do you notice any scents in the air?

Is the air warm or cool?

Do you need to lower your shoulders, unclench your jaw, soften your brows, release your stomach?

There’s a little glowing red ball of light right underneath you. Say hello to your root chakra, little one 🙂.

Can you make it grow, until you’re able to safely hold it in your palms? Picture your hands feeling warm from a grandmother's touch. This little red ball of light likes to stay at the base of your spine, where it feels close to earth. It invites you to sit with it, to keep it warm and steady, where it can collaborate with the roots of the planet.

Let it remind you that you and earth are connected.

Step 3: Identify Triggers

During the process of centering oneself, did any feelings surface? If not, consider recent events or circumstances that made you feel strongly affected. Perhaps a persistently bothering event or an unresolved issue. Was there anything that happened in the last day or week that left you feeling afraid, confused, upset, or angry?

In your journal, note this trigger and your feelings about it. If you're not sure how to describe your sentiments, you can utilize terms from the wheel of emotions.

Step 4: Journaling

Begin to explore the emotions associated with your triggers. Recall that triggers are merely an impediment to the healing process. Write about anything and everything that seems relevant, even the silly details.

Allow yourself to feel compassion for your own humanness. Be open to delving deeper into your inner life. It's okay to be open and vulnerable. You become one with your shadow in this way.

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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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POSITIVE NEWS OF THE DAY

14-Year-old Grabs Wheel of His School Bus After Driver Passes Out with Foot on the Gas

An eighth-grade Wisconsinite is being hailed as a hero after grabbing hold of the wheel of his school bus after the driver lost consciousness.

His heroics have earned him plaudits from the mayor’s office, city council, fire and rescue, and the police department, and the young man has said the incident has made him feel more confident.

FOOD FOR THE SOUL
Ayurveda Recipes: Refreshing Lemongrass Carrot Soup

The fragrant essential oils of lemongrass will fill your kitchen with the scent of Asian cooking as you prepare this 'Lemongrass Carrot Soup'. Put some relaxing music on and allow the aromatic nature of this meal calm the mind as you unwind. The vibrant orange of carrot and delicate cilantro greens will brighten up your evening meal.

If you tend to feel stressed out, irritable or experience skin inflammation (particularly in the summer months), you may have too much internal heat. This meal packs an anti-inflammatory punch that will pacify Pitta and cleanse overheated, toxic blood leaving you feeling cool, calm and collected.

Ingredients

4 whole CARROT

16 g CILANTRO

3 c COCONUT MILK

2 tbsp GHEE

1/2 inch GINGER (FRESH)

1 tbsp LEMONGRASS

1 tbsp MAPLE SYRUP

1 tsp TURMERIC

1 c VEGETABLE STOCK

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat ghee on medium.

2. Add diced onion and gently fry for about 5 minutes or until translucent.

3. Remove tough outer skin of the lemongrass and pound with a rolling pin (to release essential oils).

4. Add to pot along with ginger, turmeric and chopped carrots and continue to sautee for 5-10 minutes.

5. Add coconut milk and vegetable stock and simmer for 20 minutes until carrots are tender.

6. Remove lemongrass, stir in maple syrup, and blend to a smooth consistency.

7. Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves.

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