This Jungian Life Podcast

PERSONAL SHADOW WORK: Where is your dark twin hiding?

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Jul 11, 2024
Explore the hidden parts of yourself that society often forces into the shadows. Learn how projecting our flaws onto others reveals the traits we refuse to acknowledge. Delve into the importance of dreams in understanding our darker selves and the emotional turmoil tied to our cringeworthy moments. Discover the impact of familial expectations on personal identity and the journey toward embracing your shadow. This conversation invites you to reclaim lost talents and confront your inner dark twin with courage and humor.
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INSIGHT

Shadow Aspects

  • Shadow aspects consist of unknown, forgotten, or repressed traits.
  • Repression stems from unbearable feelings tied to family, culture, and religion.
INSIGHT

Shadow Formation

  • The ego doesn't create the shadow; it arises from the instinct to belong.
  • We internalize external disapproval, leading to shadow formation.
ADVICE

Family Values and Shadow

  • Identify shadow aspects by reflecting on disallowed traits within your family.
  • Consider what family values might have led to certain characteristics being repressed.
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