SynopsisOne of the original primers on shadow work-- A spiritual guide to fully understanding your psyche and unconscious mind to achieve transformative self-acceptance In this mind--and life--altering volume, Jungian expert and renowned author Robert A. Johnson describes how we all have shadows--the unlit, undesirable, part of our ego that is hidden deep within us that merely--and often painfully--turns up in unexpected places. As we leave these shadows dormant, we veer further away from our true selves. But when we begin to explore and embrace these shadows, we begin to find balance and finally heal the parts of ourselves we thought were broken. Johnson illuminates that by accepting and honoring the shadow within us, we can: - Live beyond judgement and shame through healthy emotional regulation - Strengthen our relationships and develop healthier behavioral and communication patterns - Stop comparing ourselves to others and learn to live with authentic gratitude for what we have and who we are - Move beyond self-sabotaging to radically improve our self-esteem and self-worth Both radical and piercing yet compassionate and gentle, Owning Your Shadow allows us to clasp the painful parts of ourselves--our anger, jealousy, addictions, fears--and use them to discover our most authentic selves. A must-read for anyone who struggles with a lack of self-confidence, trouble setting boundaries, anxiety in relationships, doomscrolling, or simply finding the happiness they know they deserve. Indeed, the light at the end of the tunnel begins when we choose to venture into the darkness first., Understand the dark side of your psyche--a Jungian approach to transformative self-acceptance. We all have shadows--the unlit part of our ego that is hidden and never goes away, but merely--and often painfully--turns up in unexpected places. This powerful work from the acclaimed Jungian analyst and bestselling author of Inner Work and We explores our need to "own" our own shadow: learn what it is, how it originates, and how it impacts our daily lives. It is only when we accept and honor the shadow within us that we can channel its energy in a positive way and find balance., A bestselling author shows how we can reclaim and make peace with the "shadow" side of our personality.
This amazing book acts as a map to removing barriers that you may have to reaching a higher consciousness (which you would have more difficulty obtaining without integrating the Light & dark within you). Loving all parts of yourself that make you cringe at times and fully owning them is a step along the way to actually makes positive uses of your dark side. I think it is one of the most important keys to mastering and expressing the consciousness of your Divine nature.
Very clearly written on the shadow side of our personality. Important to bring it into our awareness and accept as a part of the entirety of who we really are. Otherwise we are not whole.