You might have heard the term Shadow Work, but don’t know what it is. Well, I’ll tell you from my perspective. It’s getting to know yourself. Like really digging deep to random things you didn’t know you liked. It’s questioning yourself and answering back. Most of you probably talk to yourself all the time right? But, have you ever had deep conversations with yourself? It can truly change your life.
Most people don’t think about all the energy we store in our body. Not just the energy we get from the food we eat, but the emotional energy. Ever wonder why you truly have anxiety? Why the depression doesn’t go away? I’ve been there. I spent most of my life in that stage. Until I decided to do shadow work. I just started to ask myself random questions. Like what kind of eggs do I like? You see I grew up in an abusive household, and I remember arguments over eggs. They apparently were cooked wrong. It seems dumb and many of you are like eggs? who fights over eggs? Well, for me it was a frying pan directed at my mother because those eggs were not “right”. That was my trigger to learn. Nobody else knew when they ordered eggs around me that I had an instant fear sprout up my spine. I didn’t even notice I was doing it. But, asking myself what kind of eggs I liked, helped me to see a fear I was reliving on a pretty regular basis that I wasn’t aware of. Once I acknowledged this it was so much easier to move past it. I actually like to try different types of food now. I relieved myself of a very irrational fear. Guess what? The more I questioned the more I physically felt lighter. I was finding my peace.
Shadow work is not easy. It can be light hearted at times reminiscing about old music you used to love as a teenager. It can also be very deep and unearth things you didn’t realize you were holding onto. We are not meant to hold on to these negative energies. We are here to live our lives and create a beautiful experience. We can’t do that if we are not willing to let go of things that no longer serve us.
For those of you that have had a wonderful upbringing, I’m so very happy for you! I see this through my husbands eyes daily. He was extremely blessed with a loving home. You can be a light for those that did not have that, and are looking for role models to show a truth that there is another way. But, please, try the shadow work! Find your inner child and find your joy! Everyone deserves to be happy and live a life worth living. To wake up in the morning excited for what the day will bring. It’s truly magnificent. Do I have my moments of sadness? Yes, I’m human. But, I can feel the emotions and let them move through me and choose better. I’m choosing better.
I’m on a journey of self discovery. I know it’s not for everyone and people will say I can’t be this positive all the time. That’s fine. Thank you for teaching me and reminding me there are people out there who might need a nudge of encouragement. I’ll be that nudge for those that want it. I’ll spread love the best way I can. I’ll tell you there’s another way. It doesn’t cost you anything. It’s your journey if you want to learn about yourself. There are many shadow work books out there to help you with journaling or just write. Or don’t write. Maybe you don’t want anyone reading your deepest thoughts. That’s okay too. Just start questioning yourself. Question everything. We are programmed from a young age. Everything around us is influencing us. Who our family is, religion, beliefs, friends, music, art, everything. What resonates with you? What do you believe? What are your truths?
I hope you all have peace and joy in your hearts. Truly. I have hope for a brighter future and a world that is different than what we see today. We don’t need to live in a world with so many mental health issues. Medication and psychiatry can help, but it’s your life. It’s your mind. Only you can control your thoughts. Getting to the root of those can help you see things from a different perspective. To those that want to try it, be open and take your time. And most important…..be honest with yourself.
Sending positive vibes to all of you! The Awakened Bruja!
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