As a bit of a light chaser I’ve always tried to avoid the shadow. But you can’t have light without dark, joy without sorrow, growth without struggle. Whilst there is light within each of us, there is also a shadow side - a part of yourself you may try to hide or ignore, that you’re afraid to confront or talk about with others because it makes you feel vulnerable or uncomfortable. So many end up projecting their light, rosey version, especially here on socials and then continue to suffer in silence. I talked about an extreme case of this this week on my IG lives resulting in suicide. So it’s important to open up and talk about your challenges, get comfortable in the uncomfortable conversation, be honest about your struggles and remember that these shadow parts are just as much a part of you as your light sides. Your shadows aren’t something to be ashamed of or to try to rid yourself of. Instead, they are an opportunity for deep healing, growth and self-discovery as they contain valuable insights and lessons. Embracing your shadow self means being honest with yourself about your flaws and weaknesses, and recognising that they’re an integral part of who you are. It gives you the opportunity to learn from your pain and to grow as individuals and allow you to be more authentic and true to yourself. By reintegrating your shadows you reclaim the lost parts of yourself and begin to truly know yourself as a whole. It is pure liberation within you and allows you to truly step into the light. So what is it you don’t want the world to know? Can you embrace it with love and compassion as a necessary part of who you are? By acknowledging and accepting both the light and dark aspects of yourself, opening up about them, you can start to heal those parts that need healing, learn to live with greater self-acceptance and authenticity as well as develop greater compassion and understanding for others as it allows you to recognise and accept the shadow aspects that exist in everyone. ❤️🙏🏼 #breathpod #shadowwork #shadowself #integrate #acknowledge #wholeness #breathwork #breatheinbreatheout #authenticity #interconnected #instagood