21/10/2026
Some of us have made a habit of working with our shadows. But if you’re not quite sure what this quote is about, yet it’s sparked your curiosity, keep reading.
We all have shadows. They hold repressed or suppressed energy: memories, emotions and feelings that, for one reason or another, we push down into our unconscious.
Carl Jung has another beautiful quote:
“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.”
Our shadows have a way of showing up in everyday life and taking over. When something triggers us, we may respond automatically, defensively, or disproportionately, without fully understanding why. Sometimes it’s something small, other times - it can bring a lot of pain to us and the people around us.
Until we become conscious of our shadows, they govern our lives. But they also hold so many treasures!
Our unconscious holds opportunities for deep healing, not just for ourselves, but for our family line and the collective, and for profound growth.
Shadow work means becoming curious about your reactions rather than judging ourselves for them.
It’s about deepening our awareness so that we become more conscious of the thoughts and patterns that would otherwise go unnoticed.
This work is challenging. It takes courage. And it never ends. That’s why not all of us choose to embark on this journey.
But if you want to become more connected with life, deepen your relationships with people, find your purpose, or finally understand what’s been “missing”, you have to look deep within.
And if you need some support along the way, I’m here. 🙏🏻
