The Benefits of Confronting the Shadow

Some elements of our character have been pushed too far into the depths of the unconscious. To unearth these elements, we can use a few different tactics. A character trait we reject has likely been rejected by a sibling or close friend. If we can learn about their shadow, clues about our own will be revealed. Confronting the shadow also reduces the ability of our flaws and weaknesses to wreak havoc on our life.