#Shadow Work

Naming the Unconscious To Reclaim Inner Freedom

Carl Jung’s line invites a radical posture toward the hidden parts of ourselves: not avoidance, not aggression, but kindness. Instead of treating the unconscious as a dark enemy, he suggests we approach it like a misunde...

Turning Pain into Power: Jung’s Shadow Work

Jung called the disowned, embarrassing, or feared parts of ourselves the shadow, a complex that forms when traits are banished from conscious identity (Aion, 1951). Paradoxically, he argued that these dark corners concea...

Embracing the Shadow: The Essence of True Courage

Thich Nhat Hanh’s statement draws upon the notion of the 'shadow,' a term popularized by psychologist Carl Jung. Here, the shadow represents the hidden parts of ourselves—fears, desires, and flaws that we often avoid con...

Acknowledging Your Darkness Empowers Change - Iyanla Vanzant

Recognizing and accepting your flaws and negative traits is the first step toward improvement.

Knowing Your Own Darkness - Carl Jung

Carl Jung emphasizes the importance of self-awareness. By recognizing and accepting our own flaws, insecurities, and struggles, we become better equipped to empathize with and relate to others' challenges.