#40 - What Is SHADOW WORK? [5 Effective Ways To Do It!]

What is shadow work really? Discover what the shadow is, how to spot it in yourself, and why it’s absolutely crucial to do shadow work. Then I share my top 5 practices on how to do shadow work effectively.

The term “shadow” can be intimidating for a lot of people when they first hear it. But there’s nothing to be afraid of when it comes to the shadow and in fact, shadow work is crucial for your spiritual growth.

When going through a spiritual awakening, there comes a point where “shadow work” becomes necessary. So what is shadow work really and why are we so afraid of doing it?

Here’s what you’ll learn In this video:

1. What is the shadow (psychology vs spirituality)?
2. How the Shadow Affects You
3. How to Spot The Shadow Within You
4. 5 Practices to Integrate your Shadow

VIDEOS MENTIONED
Compassionate Inquiry | Defuse Your Emotional Triggers with Dr Gabor Maté
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Interoception | Cultivating Your Emotions with Lisa Feldman Barrett

Our culture tends to leave men unaware of the way their grief is outwardly expressed.

The challenge is to stray from the well-worn path of civilized ideas towards the richer wisdom we so often ignore.

For generations, men have been fed a few outdated myths that include:

• “Suck it up”
• “Real men don’t cry”
• “You’re a stronger man if you suppress emotions”
• “Get back out there”

A stoic instinct is seared into men and it ultimately paralyzes them when intense emotions arise.

As a result, men aren’t able to connect to the wisdom in their pain with grace and acceptance.

The journey to healthy masculine emotional intelligence is like meeting your wiser, more adventurous twin. All you need is the right guidance.