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leaflets-11 · 3 days

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There was a plant that was about to die and then suddenly it rained.

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digitalvirghoe · 8 months

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everything works out in my favor, and that's just how it is.

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taurusreads · 6 months

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A GUIDE TO: SHADOW WORK

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below is a step-by-step guide on what shadow work is, how to practice it, as well as addressing a major misconception that many people have about the process. if you're interested in learning about shadow work or want to find out how to start the process, i hope that this provides enough information to help point you in the right direction <3

remember: shadow work is not an easy process and should not be taken lightly. to make sure that you have all the knowledge you need before starting, conduct your own research on how to do shadow work, as i only used a few sources that i looked through while doing my own research on the topic.

WHAT IS A SHADOW?

Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes. - carl jung

a shadow is described as the aspects of a person that one forgets, hides, and or represses subconsciously.

all people have a shadow, there is never someone who goes through life without having at least one. shadows make up the people we are, and how others perceive us. our shadows are the counterpart to the self that we present to others, it is our truest thoughts, feelings, wants, and needs that others, whether it be friends, family, society, etc., have deemed unacceptable.

these aspects of ourselves that we hide from others and sometimes even ourselves is called our shadow self.

our shadows are formed throughout our lives and typically occur in moments when we don't have the knowledge, skill set, or mental capacity to stand up for ourselves. these shadows grow when we feel like we can't express our truest selves due to an external source telling us that what makes us unique is bad, weird, taboo, etc.

most people are not aware of their shadows until their early to mid-20s, but everyone is different, so it could be much later than that. our shadows are karmic and are meant to teach us life lessons once we hit a certain stage in our lives, but only if we choose to acknowledge them.

HOW DO WE SHOW OUR SHADOWS?

Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves. - carl jung

our shadows are shown in the 3D by projection. if one has not faced their shadows and worked with their shadow self, then they could project their own insecurities and fears onto the people, things, ideas, etc. around them. when people inherit beliefs and values that don't align with who they truly are beneath the surface, this can cause resentment, fear, or even anger towards the ideals, beliefs, and values that they really do have.

for example, someone with a neglected inner child wound could have experienced feeling silenced in their home, feeling left out, and fearing abandonment. having feelings like this in their shadow self could result in actions like people pleasing, overextending, emotional immaturity, and more. they can project these actions, thoughts, and feelings onto other people and hold high expectations for others, often resulting in behavioral patterns. these patterns are learned throughout life, and then have to be recognized and broken.

"If you grew up a very talkative child, your parents might have told you repeatedly to be quiet or talk less often in social settings. In order to feel loved and accepted, you might’ve started to repress that talkative aspect of your personality. And over time, as you continued to repress those parts, your shadow held onto those feelings until they bubble over or they’re triggered by external stimuli." (Cleveland Clinic, HealthEssentials, 2023)

acknowledging these shadow aspects of ourselves and learning to accept them can help people have more care, love, and compassion for others and themselves in hard situations.

HOW TO DO SHADOW WORK

The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed. - carl jung

there are many ways for people to do shadow work, and it all depends on the person and their personal preference. Most people practice a few different methods of shadow work and stick to the few that seem to work the best for them.

a few ways that people could practice shadow work consists of:

mirror gazing

shadow work prompts (most common)

meditation

the shadow work journal

and more!

it is imperative that you try different methods of shadow work, and pick the best options for you. some options could work better than others, so it is important that you pay attention to how you feel after each exercise, and make sure that you're mentally ready for the work you are about to put in. do ample research on each method that you want to look into before attempting.

WHEN SHOULD YOU DO SHADOW WORK?

There is no birth of consciousness without pain. - carl jung

a person should only do shadow work when they feel like they are mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically ready to do so. if you feel at any point in time that you are not ready to face your shadows, then it is highly advised to wait before you delve into it.

shadow work is all about facing the parts of yourself that you've subconsciously blocked due to trauma, so it won't be easy to complete without facing emotional backlash.

if you think about the idea of shadow work and it makes you feel nervous, worried, anxious, scared, etc., then more than likely you're not ready to commit to your shadow work at that time. on the other hand, if you think about shadow work and feel excited, optimistic, motivated, and most of all ready for change, then more than likely you are ready to take the next step in your spiritual journey!

sometimes, our guides will give us signs that we are ready for our shadow work journey by relaying information to us through dreams, downloads, angel numbers, significant animals/items, etc., so be conscious of the signs that your guides might be trying to show you!

IS IT DEMONIC/SATANIC/WITCHCRAFT?

I have treated many hundreds of patients. Among those in the second half of life - that is to say, over 35 - there has not been one whose problem in the last resort was not that of finding a religious outlook on life. - carl jung

no. absolutely not.

shadow work is a process that was discovered by a swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst named carl jung. jung believed that there were three different parts to the human psyche; the ego (conscious self), the personal unconscious (shadow self), and the collective conscious (shared mental constructs among society).

jung believed that shedding light on our personal unconscious could drastically change the way that we interact with the world around us, as well as ourselves for the better.

shadow work isn't about summoning anything that wasn't previously there, it's about acknowledging the unknown parts of yourself that already existed so we can truly figure out who we are on the inside.

shadow work is something that takes time, effort, and willpower, but it is a safe and loving practice that helps people better their self-love, self-worth, self-acceptance, and overall mental well-being.

all information provided is from my own personal experiences and research. if there are any other questions about what shadow work is or how to do it, send your questions to my ask box!

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themusewithinthemusewithout · 5 months

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"The unexamined life is not worth living".

Socrates as quoted by Plato

A quote seemingly simple but so suggestive of things. If more people led examined lives, took time to evaluate their choices, truly thought for themselves instead of following automated stances, tended to their wounds with sincerity, doubted extremities when found in their own psyches and behaviors as well as those seen in the world, then much would be different.

#socrates #plato #greek philosophy #philosophy #psychology #examined life #consiousness #spiritual awakening #spirituality quotes #wisdom #self knowledge

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your-heart-is-a-treasure · 10 months

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I stopped my self-destructive behaviour when I realised that there are many things in this world that are set out to destroy me.

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squirrelspidersquotations · 4 months

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"It is better to be kind than right." Wayne Dyer

"Like this cup, you are full of your own opinions and speculations. How can I show you wisdom unless you first empty your cup?" Nyogen Senzaki

"Be willing to be a beginner every single morning." Meister Eckhart

"Ego sees problems; consciousness sees solutions." Yung Pueblo

"Sometimes letting things go is an act of far greater power than defending or hanging on." Eckhart Tolle

"As long as the mind is seeking pleasure and avoiding pain, there cannot be love." Jiddu Krishnamurti

"Lasting change is a series of compromises. And compromise is all right, as long your values don't change." Jane Goodall

"The only way to grow is to embrace discomfort and seek out challenges that push you beyond your limits." David Goggins

#meister eckhart #eckhart tolle #krishnamurti #wayne dyer #jane goodall #quotes #spirituality quotes #spirituality

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gemrose · 1 year

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To realise the universal,

remove all identification with the individual.

~ Meeta Ahluwalia

#meeta ahluwalia #meetaahluwalia #spirituality #writers on tumblr #writers and poets #spiritual quotes #spiritual writer #spiritual #zen #meditation #God #consciousness #spirituality quotes #quotes

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channel17 · 2 months

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Obstacles are the external manifestation of internal limitations.

You must know that you are limitless, able to overcome anything and everything.

This turns obstacles into external opportunities to demonstrate your internal power.

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santmat · 8 months

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Terā nām rasamūlā jī, jinhone n̐ svāda liyā (Refrain) Your Naam is Nectar to those who have tasted it.

Banda kare jo nava dvārā Randhra dasave me n̐ chitta jo ṭ haharā Indrī mana ko roka liyā (1)

Close the nine doors of the body. Concentrate your attention at the tenth gate. Control the mind and the senses.

Āvata dhura se anahada bānī Sūnata jhīnī antara shrava ṇ

Do nayanī dhyāna lāyā jī (2)

The Anahad Bani is coming from above. Listen to that subtle Sound Current with internal hearing faculty. Do Dhyan at the center between the two eyes.

Mantra guru vākya antara sumire Shānta chitta mana ekāgra dhare Jantra shabda bajāyā jī (3)

Do the Guru’s mantra with internal remembrance. Make the mind and chitta peaceful by concentrating them within; Then you will hear the Shabd resounding.

-- Baba Somanath

#spirituality quotes #spiritual quotes #sant mat #radhasoami #surat shabd yoga #inner light and sound #meditation

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abouangelazrael · 2 years

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" Spirituality is the reflection of the infinite intelligence residing within each and every one. It is a reflection of the attunement and communion the individual has had with what he refers to as God. Creeds, sects, churches, philosophical organizations can guide us , but the real spiritual guidance must come from within, from personal communion and attunement with the infinite consciousness. In recognizing his divinity within, man learns to express it, and thereby expresses real spirituality. One cannot teach spirituality to another; it must come about through his self- realization, through personally tapping the source of infinite wisdom. Self- unfoldment is realized in the process of spiritual attainment."

#spirituality quotes #spiritual awakening #infinity #new Earth awaken #powerful light #higher energy #higher frequency #mastering spirituality #trauma's healings #spiritual healing #energy healing

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bugburrypond · 1 year

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“We are light, ever flowing we are wonder and knowing we are magic at play we are peace, namaste.” Laura Jaworski

#peace #light #love #magical #quotes #life quotes #love quotes #peace quotes #meditation #spirituality #spirituality quotes #laura jaworski #bugburrypond #poetry #poem #namaste

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1introvertedsage · 1 year

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Studying texts and stiff meditation can make you lose your original mind.

~Ikkyu~

#Ikkyu #Ikkyu quotes #study #meditation #reality #free #lose your mind #studying #meditate #zen zone #learning #fly #LHA #spirituality quotes #studying texts #free mind #1introvertedsage #free your mind #free your soul

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slopejudo6 · 2 years

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5 Physical Health Benefits Of Spirituality

Instead, it suggests that there is something higher that connects all beings to one another and to the universe itself. It also proposes that there's ongoing existence after dying and strives to answer questions about the meaning of life, how persons are connected to one another, truths about the universe, and different mysteries of human existence. Spirituality is the broad idea of a belief in one thing beyond the self. It might involve religious traditions centering on the assumption in a higher energy, however it might possibly also involve a holistic belief in an individual connection to others and to the world as an entire. As human beings we cannot rise above time while immersed inside a fabric consciousness. Although leaving questions unanswered may sound opposite to the goal of the pursuit, we should not be afraid of them. These unanswered questions will trigger some to eternally abandon the journey. And whereas our spirituality should make sense of our heart‘s deepest questions, it might appear unreasonable to believe our minds may efficiently fathom all of the mysteries of the universe. You could notice how issues like processed foods and an excessive quantity of caffeine negatively have an effect on your personal life and spiritual progress. You may find that it’s easier to meditate very first thing in the morning, on an empty abdomen. This definition matches all religions and non secular traditions recognized to man. The solely thing up for interpretation is what precisely the last word degree of existence seems like. By that, I do not mean bodily, but it's qualities or elements. Mindvalley’s Experience Lucid Dreaming Reviews ’s only recently that scientists have begun to unravel the mysteries of the brain. Researchers are still studying the relationships between mental and spiritual health. What scientists do know is that folks with the same condition–clinical despair, for instance–will not necessarily reply to the identical therapies. Bear in mind that there are no absolutes in these distinctions. They are merely common markers meant to higher explore the qualities between two equally legitimate approaches to looking for the reality. If you're feeling these definitions get blurry and cross into every other’s territory, you’re not alone. For example, you may know people who consider themselves non secular, but not spiritual. Conversely, there could be people who're devoutly spiritual however aren't what most would contemplate deeply non secular. The original which means of non secular contrasted it with ‘flesh’ - or ‘everything that isn't of God.’ Today it's taken to mean that which we cannot perceive. Hoffert D, Henshaw C, Mvududu N. Enhancing the ability of nursing college students to perform a non secular evaluation. Best M, Butow P, Olver I. Do patients want medical doctors to talk about spirituality? Therefore, to be efficient in nursing, one needs to be efficient in figuring out and catering to all these wants, especially the non secular wants, which most of the time, are left unnoticed and unattended. This quiz is designed for the spiritual and religious folks on the market who wish to take a look at their data and challenge their spirituality. If you need to discover out extra on what you know then test yourself with it. While the words "religious" and “spirituality” have supernatural connotations for many, they are broadly used to refer to the area of final existential considerations that have interaction all of us, ultimately. Our strategy to these issues want have nothing to do with the supernatural.

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your-heart-is-a-treasure · 1 year

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“Even if you are photographed in 20,000 poses, you are still one. Great wisdom lies in this. To reach your one essence, you must die to yourself while you are still alive. ‘Die before you die’, means to be in connection with the original.”

- Shaykh Nazim

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squirrelspidersquotations · 3 months

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"I wonder how many people I've looked at all my life and never seen." John Steinback

"Don't aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally." David Frost

"When one says 'I know you', one means 'I know you as you were yesterday; I don't know you actually now." Jiddu Krishnamurti

"It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere." Agnes Repplier

"Don't sit and wait. Get out there, feel life. Touch the sun, and immerse in the sea." Rumi

"Spend your time with people who make you see the world differently." Anonymous

"You cannot create experience. You must undergo it." Albert Camus

"Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything–anger, anxiety, or possessions–we cannot be free." Thich Nhat Hanh

#krishnamurti #thich nhat hanh #albert camus #david frost #john steinbeck #rumi quotes #famous quotes #quotes #spirituality #spirituality quotes

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gemrose · 1 year

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