This can include diving into reasons for jealousy or confronting feelings of anger or pent up aggression.
Shadow work IS NOT EVIL. It is a psychological process through which you go through personal growth in your life. It involves your acknowlegement of all parts of yourself and integrating even parts considered to be negative, to achieve wholeness and balance. Although not dangerous, it can be intense and emotionally challenging. Exploring hidden emotions and past experiences, especially related to trauma, can be overwhelming and it is important to have a support system if concerned about being able to handle such intensity. If not done with care and a person is already dealing with underlying severe depression or anxiety, shadow work could possibly cause these illnesses to become worse. Delving into unresolved issues without proper support can cause retraumatization.
Set limits on your emotional and mental energy devoted to your shadow work, taking breaks when needed. Prioritize your self care. Ensure you have enough emotional resilience to handle the challenging feelings which may arise. Ultimately, doing shadow work offers immense potential for emotional healing, personal growth and self-awareness for improved relationships. Without proper self-awareness or control, you do run the risk of amplified negative traits such as acting out or engaging in unhealthy coping mechanisms. Look to your support system while going through these difficult parts of your shadow work. This support system you put in place, is absolutely priceless during these more difficult times in your self-awareness journey.
I LOVE YOU ALL,
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