Day Twenty: Constructive Conversations Like our conversation with fear, let's dialogue with our jealousy. Rather than pushing it aside or labeling it as a "bad" emotion, let's explore why it's present and what it's trying to teach us. We commonly try to suppress or ignore uncomfortable emotions like jealousy, viewing them as unwelcome guests in… Continue reading Shadow Seeker: Desires & Jealousies
Day Nineteen: Desire Reimagined Welcome to the week three meditation for the Shadow Seeker journey. For this session, you can follow the recorded meditation by The Clever Confidante, available on Spotify and most streaming services. Take note of any emotions or realizations that arise during this process. https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y4LD1la5VmPiAhPNiVqlY?si=e4b6a09339a34869 Visualization is a powerful tool that allows… Continue reading Shadow Seeker: Desires & Jealousies
Day Eighteen: How can you safely and healthily integrate your desires into your life? We understand that suppressed desires can manifest in various forms, such as jealousy and envy, and even physical symptoms, like stress and anxiety. They infiltrate our behavior, coping mechanisms, dreams, and fantasies, leaving a lasting impact on our well-being. With this… Continue reading Shadow Seeker: Desires & Jealousies
Day Seventeen: How do suppressed desires manifest in your life? Suppressed desires are those inner longings or aspirations that we consciously or unconsciously push aside or repress for several reasons, such as societal expectations, fear of judgment, or personal insecurities. These suppressed desires can manifest in subtle yet impactful ways. Suppressed desires can show up… Continue reading Shadow Seeker: Desires & Jealousies
Day Sixteen: Describe a time when jealousy consumed you? The Christian Bible contains a famous example of all-consuming jealousy in the story of Cain and Abel in the Book of Genesis. Cain and Abel are the sons of Adam and Eve. Cain is a farmer, while Abel is a shepherd. Both brothers offer sacrifices to… Continue reading Shadow Seeker: Desires & Jealousies
Day Fifteen: What do you envy about others? What does this say about what you desire? Our shadow isn't bad; it's a silent guide nudging us toward the depths of our being, where hidden truths and suppressed desires reside. We unveil these concealed aspects through shadow work, allowing their whispers to reach our conscious minds… Continue reading Shadow Seeker: Desires & Jealousies
Day Fourteen: Affirmations for Empowerment Today, I invite you to engage in a powerful exercise: crafting three personal affirmations that directly counteract one or more of your fears or insecurities. These affirmations should be positive, empowering statements you can repeat to yourself in challenging moments as anchors of strength and resilience. Affirmations can rewire our… Continue reading Shadow Seeker: Fears & Insecurity
Day Thirteen: Lessons & Growth Fears and insecurities, often viewed as adversaries, can actually be some of our greatest teachers. They serve as voices that shape our growth and identity. Yes, they can hold us back, but they also impart lessons of resilience, empathy, and other invaluable life skills. Learning to use them as tools… Continue reading Shadow Seeker: Fears & Insecurity
Day Twelve: Dialogue with Fear If your fear or insecurity could speak, what would it say? This prompt invites us to confront our fears head-on, engaging in a dialogue with the things that hold us back from living our fullest lives. Why is this important? Because our fears often operate in the shadows, exerting a… Continue reading Shadow Seeker: Fears & Insecurity
Day Eleven: What would you do if you were not afraid? Today's prompt is powerful: "What would you do if you were not afraid?" It cuts to the core of our deepest desires and aspirations, challenging us to confront the fears that hold us back from living our fullest lives. Why do we need to… Continue reading Shadow Seeker: Fears & Insecurity
