We all have certain traits we are proud of, and then there are others we do not like people to see.
Some of these traits can embarrass or trigger us.
So, we try to hide them from ourselves and others.
These are the parts referred to as shadow self.
Accepting our shadow selves can be difficult.
Most people try to repress those hidden parts.
And while it is not always easy, certain books and journals can help you face that part of yourself and heal.
Are you aware of your shadow self?
No, not the silhouette cast by the sun.
We’re talking about your inner self – the one that lives subconsciously within you.
The unknown one that’s part of your personality, behaviors, and feelings.
The one you keep hidden from the rest of the world, and often, yourself.
Doing shadow work can help you uncover and face your darker side, allowing you to discover and reveal your authentic self both shamelessly and confidently.
Have you ever heard people talk about the shadow self or their shadow side?
If you’re unfamiliar with the topic, it may sound a little “woo-woo.”
But the truth is that shadow work has been a psychological staple for several decades.
So what is your shadow self?
How can you access it?
Should you explore it?
We’re going to unpack all of it in this post.
So get comfortable, and let’s dive into the whats, hows, and whys of shadow work.
You’ve heard about “living in the moment,” and it sounds great.
You’re ready to give it a go. But it would be great to have someone there to guide you along.
And if no one can be there with you in the flesh, it would help to read the words of those who’ve learned how to live in the moment and who have experienced the difference between that and being stuck in the past or obsessed with the future.
It turns out, there are plenty to choose from.
Enough people over the centuries have learned how to be present, what that has done for them (and those they love), and how to help others to do the same.
So, enjoy this thoughtfully curated list of living in the moment quotes.
Prepare to find at least a few you’ll want to keep handy.
The practice of meditation in Western society today has come a long way.
What was once considered pseudoscience or a New Age movement by some is now recognized as a scientifically-backed method for fostering well-being and mindfulness.
Whether you are just diving into spiritual practices or looking for ways to become more mindful and aware, many spiritual items and spiritual objects can help you on your path, no matter where you are on your journey to enlightenment.
It’s all very well to tell yourself, “I accept my thoughts and feelings without judgment.”
It sounds like you’re finally giving yourself permission to look at what you’re thinking and feeling without punishing yourself for what you see.
But how do you not identify with thoughts that are occupying your mind? Or how do you separate your true self from your feelings?
When you take a moment to think about what mindfulness is, what does “you are not your thoughts” mean?
And what steps can you take to learn your true identity?
Positivity and gratitude are rare commodities in today’s stress-filled world.
And many times, it is hard to find a serene moment or happy thought.
In fact, without even knowing it, our world is full of opposing ideas at work and at home, such as I am a failure or I am not nice.
These ideas, without intervention, are reinforced daily.
Luckily, thoughts can be guided and changed.
By incorporating a life-affirming mantra into the daily routine, our thoughts are soothed — reinforcing inner peace and creating a more positive environment.
There are many different aspects to mantra meditation.
Daily meditation practice with personalized mantras can be transformative.
It can promote self-awareness through a gradual slowing of thoughts.
And through word repetition, mantra meditation reveals a deeper level of consciousness and a sense of inner stillness.
Let’s learn the basics of mantras and the benefits of using them as part of regular meditation.
Do you remember the last time you learned something new?
How did it feel?
For most of us, learning something new is an exhilarating experience.
We are excited to learn and discover new ideas and insights.
But this feeling tends to fade as we get older when we are less inclined to admit we don’t know everything.
Why do we lose our beginner’s mind as adults?
And how can we recapture that excitement for learning?
Let’s explore these questions and offer some solutions to our faded desire to be beginners again.
All of us have an inner voice that tells us to be cautious around certain people or situations or to try a bold new idea.
That’s intuition.
The ability to understand something immediately, without conscious reasoning, is called intuition.
In contrast, anxiety is a feeling of worry, unease, or nervousness about an uncertain event.
You might feel dread or a gut sense of discomfort and assume it’s your intuition trying to tell you something.
Often, it manifests as physical symptoms, like a racing heart, sweating, and shaky hands.
So, what’s the distinction between intuition and anxiety?