Shadow
Answere these question before continuing on. They may seem simple and easy, but there is a purpose. Scroll down to the bottom to see what it is. It'll lose the effect if you peeked.
Name 3 people you admire the most.
List 3 of their best qualities that you see
Name 3 people that you despise, disrespect or hate the most
List 3 of thier worst traits.
These are the projections of your own shadow. Of which you choose to project to others and fail to acknowledge in yourself.
I have embarked on a journey to understand my own shadows and to catch glimpses of it in everyday life in a hope to further improve myself.
Here is the first page in my journey.
Most people go to therapist so they can hear the words: “I understand, I'd feel the same way if I were in your situation.” so they can explain and justify the way they are. Not to change. I want to change.
As I strolled through the downtown street, I had a sudden dread to see anyone I know. I stopped dead to gather my thought before I suppress it and was bewildered as to why this even existed. I should be glad to see someone I know. Why the dread?
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