The Reboot Podcast #92 The Love That Heals: Welcoming in Our Shadow - with James Hollis & Jerry Colonna
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Oct 5, 2018 Jungian analyst James Hollis joins Jerry to discuss exploring our shadow selves, the Jungian concept of shadow in leadership, and how awareness of our shadow can lead to true compassion. They delve into the complexities of power, projection, and self-examination in relationships, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and personal responsibility for fostering positive change.
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Understanding the Shadow
- The shadow contains parts of ourselves that are troubling or contradict our values.
- It often includes adaptive strategies that served us earlier but now limit growth and create anxiety.
Use Dreams to Understand Shadows
- Look for repeating life patterns to uncover unconscious motives and complexes.
- Use dreams and symptoms as autonomous messages from the psyche to guide self-understanding.
Courage to Face Shadows
- When you spot troubling aspects of yourself it takes courage or desperation to explore them deeply.
- Avoid rationalizations and keep pushing to understand your true inner motives behind behavior.