Has someone ever said something to you that felt like a sharp, penetrating prick? We all have aspects of ourselves that are pushed underground – shadows. Some are the negative pieces that we would rather not look at, and frankly are in total denial that they even exist, like the obnoxious self, or the overindulgent self, ugly self, etc. Just as many are the beautiful parts of ourselves that we’ve forgotten about – strong, talented, attractive.
You can tell when someone has stepped on your shadow because you either feel strongly offended (if it’s a negative piece) or inspired and envious (for the positive.)
Enlightenment begins with healing – integrating these detached pieces of our whole being back into awareness. You know this:) Looking at it stinks. Integrating it is downright uncomfortable.
But hear this – any negative piece has a positive flip side, so to make it less painful and more fun and challenging, simply focus on integrating the positive and the rest will come naturally.
Each piece of yourself that you integrate makes you more luminous, radiant and light-filled. Soon, I’ll have to wear sunglasses in your presence!