You ever have one of those mornings where everything feels just right ? That was me today. The sun was streaming through the window, my coffee was strong and smooth, and the house was so peaceful you could almost hear the good vibes humming in the background. I had already ticked off a few things from my morning to-do list, and I remember thinking, “Wow, maybe today’s going to be one of those productive, everything-falls-into-place kind of days.” Famous last words, right? After breakfast, I decided to wash a few dishes — nothing major, just the usual mugs and plates. I turned on the faucet, rolled up my sleeves, and started scrubbing away. It was calm, kind of therapeutic… until it wasn’t. 🚿 The Moment Everything Went Off the Rails Somehow, I must have pressed the wrong button or angled the hose just so, because in a split second, my calm kitchen turned into a splash zone. The sprayer went wild — honestly, it felt alive — and before I could react, there was water everywher...
There are parts of you that learned to be quiet. The anger that felt “too much.” The sensitivity that was called “dramatic.” The ambition that was labeled “selfish.” The neediness that was dismissed. So you adapted. You showed the acceptable parts. You hid the rest. But hidden does not mean gone. It means operating in the dark. This is where shadow work begins. What Is Shadow Work? Shadow work is the practice of turning toward the parts of yourself you’ve rejected, suppressed, or denied. Your “shadow” includes: Jealousy Rage Insecurity Shame Neediness Pride Fear Control These traits are not flaws. They are disowned aspects of your personality — often formed in childhood when you learned which emotions were safe and which threatened connection. When you were young, you likely made unconscious decisions like: “If I express anger, I won’t be loved.” “If I show weakness, I’ll be rejected.” “If I fail, I’ll disappoint everyone.” So you bu...
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