Embrace your shadow self from "summary" of The Dark Side of the Light Chasers by Debbie Ford
As we journey through life, we are often taught to only embrace the positive aspects of ourselves. We strive to be good, kind, and generous individuals, while repressing any negative thoughts or emotions that may arise. However, in doing so, we are only living half of our truth. We are failing to acknowledge the darker, more complex aspects of our being – our shadow self. Our shadow self is the part of us that we hide from the world, the part that we are ashamed of or afraid to confront. It is made up of all the qualities that we deem as undesirable, such as anger, jealousy, and greed. By ignoring our shadow self, we are denying ourselves the opportunity for growth and self-discovery. Embracing our shadow self does not mean giving in to our negative impulses. Rather, it means acknowledging and accepting all aspects of ourselves, both light and dark. Only when we confront our shadow self can we begin to integrate all parts of who we are and live authe...
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