SHADOW AND SHAME - PART 3

SHADOW AND SHAME - Part 3

In the previous articles on THE SHADOW and MY SHADOW THINKING we explored the inner recesses of our thinking and brought attention to the power of light over shadow. Our basic premise is in this truth: there has never been enough shadow and darkness to extinguish light, but a small amount of light can reduce a shadow immediately. Light a candle in a dark room and watch shadow recede from the power of light.

One of the strongest deceptions of shadow is the feeling of shame. Shadow will come up with some dark concept, convince us it is a good thing, and then provide a stage of shame for us to stand on when the shadow is exposed. Shame is simply a terrible emotion as it is a statement of personal identity with some action or thought. I may have done something or thought something I wish I hadn’t, but the thought or action doesn’t define me, it is simply an unfortunate thought or action.

I became angry. I am ashamed of being an angry person (a shadow thought).

I became angry, which is disappointing, but I am not an angry person. (A light thought).

I did drugs again. I am an idiot. I am such a looser. (Shadow Thought)

I did drugs again. That was an idiotic thing to do, but I’m not an idiot. I will get some help so I can make better decisions. (Light Thought)

I am not what I do. I am created as light and I choose to do shadow things, but I am still light. Acknowledge the shadow, but remember the light is always stronger. Don't confuse our actions with our essence.

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