Mondays are rough.
The body transitions from a state of relaxation to tension. But that’s not all. Picture yourself stepping outside on a cold Monday morning while a chilly rain starts out of nowhere. You’re too far away from home to go back and grab an umbrella, and the closest subway is a 10-minute walk away. You are wet, cold, and miserable.
That’s exactly how your shadow feels when you neglect it. When this disconnect widens, it’s only a matter of time until you sense a sprinkle of irritability and judgment.
Fortunately, by addressing your shadow, you can eventually make Mondays feel more like Fridays.
The shadow is a vital aspect of the human psyche, first brought to light by Carl Gustav Jung.
The shadow is an integral part of the inner self.
It represent that side of you that makes you feel ashamed. It’s the sum of all the feelings and behaviors you’re trying to hide away. Regardless of how much you swipe them under the rug, they only accumulate throughout your life and even from past ones.
Here are a few examples:
- Misconceptions.
- Unfulfilled desires.
- Unhealed traumas.
- Physical and emotional frustrations.
- Gossip, criticism, and harmful intentions.
- Negative or low-vibrational energy caused by actions, thoughts, or intentions.
The shadow isn’t inherently “good” or “bad”.
How you choose to address and manage the elements collected in this concept determines the impact on your life. In holistic practices such as Reiki, healing the shadow in conjunction with your higher self, creates a harmonious synergy that can profoundly transform your life and perception.
It helps you:
- Recognize that nobody is perfect.
- Accept imbalances and misconceptions.
- See yourself objectively and commit to healing your entire being.
Ignoring your shadow allows unresolved issues to pile up.
This affects you and everyone around. When you ignore the signs, they quickly add up, creating a discordant energy around you. This will gradually impact your vibration, resonance, and, ultimately, your life.
That’s why learning how to accept, embrace, and heal your shadow is a wise move.
Remember:
- Accepting yourself is healthy.
- Understanding yourself is intelligent.
- Knowing both your strengths and flaws is wisdom.
- Healing your mental and emotional bodies is enlightenment.
Addressing your shadow will create space for growth, balance, and foster a deeper connection with your true self.
How To Heal Your Shadow
Healing your shadow is pretty straightforward.
It doesn’t rely on a series of methods or exercises like the ones found in Reiki. Instead, it requires an intentional approach that helps you face your shadow constructively.
You can do this through a guided meditation. A step-by-step process that will help you gradually face your shadow, accept and heal it.
Here’s what you can expect:
• Gain a clear understanding of your shadow’s current state. This will be a reflexion of the level of healing you’ve placed so far in your personal life.
• Recognize its role and needs while learning how to address them.
• Discover its connection to your higher self and learn to appreciate the value of balancing the light and dark.
• Ultimately, integrate your shadow into a unified whole. Complete the circle by making it part of your life, aligned with the Divine will.
Healing your shadow is a vital step in achieving emotional health, self-awareness, and spiritual growth.
But perhaps the most significant of all, is the relationship you build with yourself. When you understand and heal your past, you can take better decisions in the present. This will impact how you present yourself to the world and, therefore, how others will perceive you.
This ultimately translates into a more intentional way of living.