The idea that suppressed positive traits (like creativity) live in the shadow too was eye opening to me as I always thought of the shadow as consisting of our bad and harmful traits.
I also posted an article last week about a how we can honor our cultures while embracing the future and it was partly inspired by Jung and the concept of the shadow.
I would love to hear your thoughts on it. I just shared the link inbox.
You have managed to write so simply what most people spend a lifetime never quite understanding.
You have described my own journey in a way I that helps me understand it.
You have distilled the grunty and most important life lessons into an easily digestible short essay - amazing!
I think this wisdom should be part of school curriculum for all 16 year-olds! Just I magine if all our emerging young adults understood what you have explained so well!
Three golden statements I want to remember always:-
“Jung saw the shadow as the person you’d rather not be. But spiritually speaking, it’s more accurate to say it’s the person you haven’t allowed yourself to be. “
“The dark night forces you to confront what you’ve been avoiding. It burns away the false persona you’ve built and leaves you with what’s actually there. Which is usually much more interesting than what you were pretending to be.”
“You become someone who can sit with the full spectrum of human experience without flinching. “
Great piece, Greg. Good advice. I don't see as much in the how-to realm on shadow work 👏🐺
Thank you. Glad it was helpful for you. Much appreciated!
You’re welcome – keep up the good work 🐺
Will do!
The idea that suppressed positive traits (like creativity) live in the shadow too was eye opening to me as I always thought of the shadow as consisting of our bad and harmful traits.
I also posted an article last week about a how we can honor our cultures while embracing the future and it was partly inspired by Jung and the concept of the shadow.
I would love to hear your thoughts on it. I just shared the link inbox.
Greg. 🙏
This is an outstandingly insightful piece.
You have managed to write so simply what most people spend a lifetime never quite understanding.
You have described my own journey in a way I that helps me understand it.
You have distilled the grunty and most important life lessons into an easily digestible short essay - amazing!
I think this wisdom should be part of school curriculum for all 16 year-olds! Just I magine if all our emerging young adults understood what you have explained so well!
Three golden statements I want to remember always:-
“Jung saw the shadow as the person you’d rather not be. But spiritually speaking, it’s more accurate to say it’s the person you haven’t allowed yourself to be. “
“The dark night forces you to confront what you’ve been avoiding. It burns away the false persona you’ve built and leaves you with what’s actually there. Which is usually much more interesting than what you were pretending to be.”
“You become someone who can sit with the full spectrum of human experience without flinching. “
Love you man!
Thank you Andy! I am glad the piece was validating for you.
This is what I hope for when I write. That it will be helpful, spark ideas, help people see something a different way, etc.
I really appreciate your feedback!