Shadow Work 101

The brain is a supercomputer that stores countless information into its database or the subconscious mind.

The information a child receives will stay with them.

As the brain grows, it can efficiently store more information. Studies have shown the younger the brain is, the easier it can learn and store more information. It is why

It is extremely important to make sure what you expose your child to.

When abuse, bullying, trauma, heartbreak, disappointments, and setbacks happen to a small child, to survive, they will take the pain that they are consciously experiencing and push it back to the subconscious.

As a child grows into adulthood, the trauma, programming, and issues that have been passed down from generation to generation remain in their subconscious mind, where their life is programmed to either succeed or fail.

Life does not happen to you. Life is happening for you.

We have to accept the fact that some things in our experience are outside of our control.

When we were kids, we were at the mercy of our parents, teachers, and mentors. To understand why the trauma happened, you have to accept the fact that you are not a victim. You survived the trauma which makes you a warrior.

The key to Shadow Work is to realize there is no scapegoat.

This is the hardest part to accept: There is no devil or boogieman to blame.

Every living creature on this planet is having an experience as an aspect of Creator or Source. If you went through insurmountable stress, abuse, and trauma as a child, you have a purpose on this planet. You are the way-shower for your future generations. Your purpose is not only to break the generational curse over your life but also for your future generations.

Mirror those who trigger you.

Mirroring is a concept where you see a person's actions that may be unpleasant in yourself to find where you need improvement.

When a person upsets you by saying something hurtful, go within and see where you may act that way at times. True shadow work is accepting full accountability of your life, self, and growth. The purpose is to stay on the healing journey for a more abundant and happy existence. To do that, you will have to go back through your subconscious and pull out what you have hidden from your past.

Journal your progress as you pick apart your subconscious mind.

Go as far back as you can remember and journal every single painful memory you have repressed.

As you do, more memories will resurface that you may have forgotten. The brain has a way of protecting itself from uncomfortable situations. As your memories resurface, the pain will resurface. Experience it. You have to feel it to heal it. Look at every situation and see how it made you stronger. Your experiences and how you grow from them can help others.

Be kind to your inner child.

The inner child is buried under all the repressed thoughts of your subconscious mind.

Your inner child is the real you; how you came to this planet. What were your favorite movies, music, or food as a child? Dance to your favorite song as a child. Hug yourself. Tell your inner child that you are so proud of them. Remind them how badass they have become.

Realize your shadow is not a demon outside of you.

Again, there are no scapegoats.

You are the main character, director, writer, and producer of your movie/life. You are the Architect and co-creator of your reality.

Once you realize you have the power to course correct any setback, the victim mindset from past abuse will not affect you in a negative way.

You will become more confident. You will be kinder to yourself and you will acknowledge where you may miss the mark. And guess what? It’s ok. You’re not perfect and yet you are still amazing.

There is so much more I could say but these tips will at least get you started on your journey to self-improvement and happiness.

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