This Jungian Life Podcast Unlocking the Power of Your Shadow
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Mar 27, 2025 Dive into the transformative realm of shadow work, where hidden aspects of ourselves can be discovered and integrated for personal growth. Learn how these repressed traits influence relationships and societal dynamics, revealing the power of projection. Explore the use of figurines in understanding emotions and archetypes, and how confronting our shadows can lead to empathy and authentic connections. The discussion emphasizes the moral responsibility of self-awareness in healing and fostering healthier social interactions.
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Shadow Projection
- The shadow is the unconscious part of ourselves that we project onto others.
- We see negative traits in others that we don't acknowledge in ourselves.
Identifying Your Shadow
- Identify your shadow by reflecting on people who irritate you.
- Consider those irritating characteristics as potential reflections of your own shadow.
Shadow Work as Moral Duty
- Addressing our shadow is a moral imperative, according to Jung.
- Shadow work is a social responsibility because it impacts our interactions with others.
