“May the things I need to see inside me surface. I am determined to break through. All the ways I’ve been getting in my own way.” - Mayestra
The shadow is a deeply unique personal space that varies for all souls, and involves layers of self discovery.
Here are some ideas of shadow pieces we can look at for more clarity. Come into this space with the intention of loving all that is you. Looking into the shadows is an opportunity to uncover the roots of feelings and behaviors. We are good and loving beings. We don’t need to be fixed. Shedding light on the feelings makes space to love ourselves through it. Honor that hard ass time, release it and fill the void with the love that only comes from deep self compassion. Triggers are my favorite tool. I look at them with a loving curiosity. Why was that so hard for me? How can I hold space for this that honors myself? Not sure what shadow work is? Does anything from this list resonate? Bring it to an Integrate Your Shadows Session. Having love and understanding for all of the pieces of ourselves helps extend that same space for others.
Fear - Exploring and facing deep rooted fears. This can be fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of the unknown or fear of vulnerability.
Shame - Uncovering and healing feelings of shame, unworthiness, or self judgment that you may have internalized due to past experiences or societal conditionings.
Anger - Examining repressed or unexpressed anger. We can examine its source, release it or even gain insight into how to express and channel it constructively.
Guilt - Exploring unresolved guilt, look at its source, and find ways to release self blame and develop self-compassion.
Self Worth - Addressing issues related to low self esteem, self-worth, self-confidence, and cultivating a more positive self loving experience.
Jealousy & Envy - We can work to uncover these feelings and what underlying insecurities and fears contribute to them.
Shadow Behaviors - Identifying and working with destructive patterns or behaviors that may be harming you or others in your life. This can look like self-sabotage, manipulation or addiction.
Unconscious Beliefs - Shew this is a big one. Exploring deeply ingrained beliefs or narratives that limit our potential or create self-imposed boundaries, reprograming them to support growth and empowerment.
Unexpressed Desires - Examining desires or passions that have been suppressed or neglected due to societal expectations or personal fears, finding ways to honor and integrate them.
Inner Critic - Identifying and challenging the negative self-talk, self-criticism, or perfectionist tendencies that undermine self-confidence and comfort in your own skin.
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