The Clark Kegley Podcast Shadow Work: 4 Questions to Make YOU Self-Aware (98% of People Will NEVER Ask)
Sep 10, 2024
Discover the intriguing concept of shadow work and its impact on self-awareness. Dive into the complexities of the shadow self, exploring the conflict between your true identity and external persona. Hear a personal story highlighting the importance of reflection for growth. Learn how unresolved childhood traumas shape adult perceptions. This conversation encourages letting go of the past to foster emotional healing and greater self-acceptance, paving the way for profound personal transformation.
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Self-Improvement and Self-Acceptance
- Life can feel like spinning wheels if you focus only on the positive and ignore the negative.
- Self-improvement is about self-acceptance, addressing the suppressed or repressed parts of yourself.
Jung's Model of the Self
- Carl Jung's model describes the self with an outer projection (ego/persona) and an inner world (shadow).
- The dissonance between these creates tension and influences behavior.
Letting Go of Resentment
- Clark Kegley shares a story about holding onto resentment after a high school breakup.
- He realized that letting go of the story allowed him to move on and be happy.