Bringing Shadows to Light
"How can I be substantial if I do not cast a shadow? I must have a dark side also if I am to be whole."― C.G. Jung, Modern Man in Search of a SoulLook at the moon, what do you see? I see a beautiful shimmering light reflecting to me and the Earth. The Moon is astonishing and intriguing to every living creature on the planet. Even though I can’t see the other side of the moon, I admire it as a whole celestial body. The other side of the moon is mysterious and hidden away from my sight.Like the moon, we too have two sides: the bright and shimmering self which we wish to be seen by others and the hidden self which we wish to conceal or not ready to acknowledge yet.While the shadow self is associated with damaging actions, malevolent inclinations, it is also a dwelling for your hidden talents, abilities and strengths, especially these which you were told not to embrace. Belief systems and passions, you talked yourself out may also reside in the shadow.The following practice is adopted from a writer and tarot expert, Sasha Graham.Items…