The Mechanics of Projection | Mapping the Shadow Series

This episode examines the mechanics of projection beyond its conventional understanding in shadow work, revealing a comprehensive framework for understanding how we perceive ourselves in the world.

This episode explores:

- Why the standard "it's just your projection" narrative is insufficient and self-contradictory

- The fundamental mechanisms behind how the mind renders experience

- The relationship between projection and empathy

- The Projection Matrix: an 8-fold system accounting for conscious/unconscious, light/dark qualities, and wholesome/unwholesome intentions

- Why we don't only project shadow qualities - but also aspects relating to our conscious positions

- How projection can serve both self-knowledge and self-avoidance

- The connection between projection, negation, and the dialectical process

This is part of an ongoing series exploring Shadow Mapping™ and Shadow Dialectics - a comprehensive approach to understanding psychological dynamics and transformation.

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