Your Shadow Self

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I truly believe if our present moment isn’t fully embraced by our genuine selves, we are not living to our full potential, which can cause future problems. If we’re not present, we are unable to feel the experience, we are unable to follow our spiritual intuitive path or choose the best choice for us, and because of this, we may end up living with regret or shame as a backlash to such choices and behaviors.

The older, wiser version of self today can be very hard and critical on the younger you, but the bottom line is that you didn’t know then what we know now, which makes a big difference.

This younger version of self can be stuck deep within. Suddenly, you may recognize a faulty pattern but do not understand why you are in this dysfunction.

The younger self is trying to find his or her way out, but it is difficult without the conscious self’s help. You might have bizarre dreams symbolic of what is suppressed within the subconscious mind, you might have uncontrollable mood swings, or you may not understand why you are just, overall, unhappy. This is when you need to surface your past self, hug him or her, and honor that these choices have and continue to shape you; you must accept this shadow part of self in order to accept and release the past.

Do you have a shadow you are trying to forget? If so, Google shadow work, and you’ll find a flurry of information to help you step into the present moment to gain clarity and insight.

It is interesting and life-changing work. What are your thoughts?