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Perception is all our reality really is. What you perceive the world to be is a direct reflection of your subconscious mind. If you allow negativity to rule your inside world, you allow negativity to rule your outside world. And Vic versa If you allow positivity and love to rule your inside world, if you allow things to flow, and stop resisting your reality will show that. Life is happening for you not to you. The universe/creator/source is not for or against you, the universe/creator/source instead asks “are you for or against you” you cannot receive what you cannot perceive. Therefore all reality really is, is a construct of our own perceptions.

Abundance is a state of mind, have an abundant mind and abundance will flow to you. Chase abundance and it will not flow. Change you’re thoughts, change your perception, change your reality. Wealth is not what you have, it’s who you are.

4.22.22

Everybody talks about how lonely healing can be, but nothing ever really prepares you for the ups and downs of the healing journey. Some days you feel so lonely you don’t even know if you exist, other days you’re so tired or sad that you wish you didn’t exist, some days you’re on top of the world, somedays you go out and others you dont, some days you cry and others you laugh, some days you want to scream at the top of your lungs and then somedays you want to dance and sing, and somedays it’s a rollercoaster.

My point is, healing looks different for everyone, and it looks different day to day- even for me. Somedays I find myself healing by crying, by laughing, by dancing, by sitting in silence and meditating, by hugging a tree (which I do a lot even when people stare), journaling, drawing, by talking to my younger self, by talking to my guides, even by seeking guidance from others when it feels like too much, and so many more. And every moment I am grateful, even the hard ones. But yes, sometimes it feels like too much, and that’s completely normal. We have to give ourselves the space to feel and experience the things we need to in order to heal. And we have to trust that we know what that is for us.

The journey is messy and it is beautiful, and it’s yours to create. The wounds and traumas are probably not your fault, but your healing is your responsibility. Just follow your own inner guidance, your healing doesn’t have to make sense to the rest of the world, it just has to make sense to you.

Mountains

5.22.22

What makes you powerful?

Throw away society’s view of power and success, what makes you YOU. That is your power. There is no perfect in this life, there is no right or wrong, you will make yourself miserable trying to be everyone’s idea of perfect. Because guess what… everyone’s idea of perfect is different! Everyone’s idea of right and wrong are different! You don’t need to spend your life shape shifting into what others want you to be. You’ve been through a thousand things in your life that people don’t even know about, you are the only one that has to live your life. Everything you’ve overcome has made you who you are, you should be proud of yourself. The next time someone judges you based off a small part of what they see, remember how much you’ve overcome, remember who you are- smile and keep walking, and remember you don’t have a single thing to prove to anyone but yourself. The right people will see you and love you, the wrong ones will fade out of your life. Stand in your power.

7.7.22

Who would you be if you stopped limiting yourself? What are your self limiting beliefs? I’m not good enough or worthy, I’m not smart enough, I don’t have enough time, I’m too old, I’m too young, I’ll never be successful, I don’t have enough money, I’m not talented enough, I’ll never be a leader, I don’t have enough experience, my dreams dont matter or are unrealistic, no one will care what I have to say, and the list goes on and on. But where did these limiting beliefs begin? Knowing the cause of your limiting beliefs is a great way to understand the thought process behind them and begin to manage them. Our awareness allows us to take back our free will, our chance to choose at any moment to take control of our lives, to decide enough is enough and to allow ourselves to step into the light and live our life’s authentically.

Who are you really? Who have you been throughout this life? If you think long and hard about it, many of the things you’ll come up with are things that other people told you that you were. But those perceptions of us aren’t accurate, they are distorted through the mind of someone else, they aren’t the person we truly are. All things are subject to interpretation, emotions cloud reason, the truth for one person is not the truth for another- even if they are presented with the same thing. Many people cannot step outside of their own Ego story in order to perceive situations subjectively, in order to see them for what they are. So in any moment you can decide enough is enough, I’m going to be unapologetically me and live my life out loud.

Self Limiting Beliefs

7.19.22

You’ll get there. I won’t tell you how, or where, or why, because that’s a journey for you to experience, to learn from, to grow from. But I will tell you that you get there. You make it. You experience so many things in life. Things that will bring you joy, and things that will hurt you- that will make you think you’ll be broken forever. And in the end I want you to know I never meant to put you through all this, as I had good intentions, but some decisions ended up being lessons in the end. They were decisions that didn’t last forever, and while you’ll think back to them with sorrow and regret in your heart, the past makes you a stronger person in the future, because the future will give you so many opportunities to change for the better. And I am so sorry that I did not love you like you deserved to be loved. Be patient, be present, enjoy things- be a kid, stop carrying the weight of the world on your tiny shoulders. I know you feel like you have to be the adult, the protector- but you dont, you’re just a child. There will be people who come into your life that will protect you, let them, they aren’t your enemy. Trust in yourself to know who to trust.

There will be many times where you’ll question yourself, question why you feel the way you do, and end up writing it off as you being too much and overly sensitive. And because of this you will put yourself in situations that will hurt you, over and over again no matter how hard you try, because sometimes some things aren’t meant to be. Whether it be with a person who won’t give you the love you deserve, or a dream that was never meant to be. It’s ok to let go, to search for other things, because you deserve better than what you thought you had to settle for. Those people who hurt you, you won’t need, because there are people out there who will appreciate you for you. Those dreams you had that could never seem to come true, that’s ok, you’ll find new dreams and goals to follow, ones that more closely align with the real person you are. I know change may seem scary, because you’re scared to let go and never find anything again, but there will always be something waiting for you.

It’s ok to admit you’re not ok, to say you’re not happy and need help, because that doesn’t make you weak and worthless, you dont have to face everything alone. Asking for help makes you strong as it means you haven’t given up, and want to still keep fighting. Because at the end of the day you hold more power than you think, power that lets you decide your life, because you’re the only one who can change it. You could have laid down in the dark and let it consume you forever, could have wallowed in your own pain, could let all the suffering harden you, but you won’t, because you’ll come to find that you can change for the better, and make the choices that are right for you. It won’t be easy, and it will take some time. But you’ll get there and it will be worth every ounce of pain it took to get to that place. It’ll be better then you could ever imagine.

You’ve got a beautiful future waiting for you, where you’ll find new people waiting to show you love, new passions and confidence, a new path when you had lost your footing for years. A new self respect that lets you know what you deserve in life, and what you need to do to get it.

I know you’ll feel like your inner battles are the only ones in the entire world true, the only ones right while you go around helping others and saying theirs are false. But you eventually have to understand that your inner battles aren’t special or different, they’re the same as everyone else’s in that they are liars, mere voices in your head that will push and pull you. But in reality those voices in your mind trick you because they are scared, knowing the only person who can defeat them is yourself. You’ll raise your sword of bravery, your shield of reason and logic, and armour of love and support to battle these wars in your head, and as long as you keep going you will win the war.

So in the end I say learn to let go, learn to do the hard work, learn to accept the past and turn to the future, learn to use mistakes to guide you, and learn to find something you love about yourself and others every chance you get because there are so many.

Dear Little Me

7.22.22

Lost But Searching

If you think about the cycle of life, there are many points in our existence when we need cared for by others. When we are children and are new to the world and are learning everything for the first time, when we are sick or injured we may need assistance, and when we are coming to the final moments of this life-hood. My life experience this far I’d sum up in few words lost but searching. I always felt lost, I was figuring out the world on my own, but I quickly learned that I didnt want my world to be the same as society, it never made sense to me, the hating and what about meing, the poverty, the hunger, the pollution, the extinction, the wars, the consumerism. I could go on for a long time telling the stories of the hurt, pain, neglect, sexual physical verbal abuse I endured, as can most of us but I’ll just give a little bit of my story and if you’d like to hear more or hear about anything specifically just let me know I’m always open to share.

I never really had a stable adult figure in my life, I was the adult of the house very early on, I raised my younger sister from the time I was 3 1/2 to 11 when we entered a more stable foster home for a short period. The first moment I was allowed to be a child, and I didn’t trust it, I didn’t trust the people, I didn’t trust that they cared or wanted to help, I was very angry, and I’m getting emotional thinking about how much anger my little self had, how terrified, alone, unseen, unheard, unimportant I felt, from such a young age, how I was told I was worthless and that I wouldn’t amount to anything, how many times I told myself that because I believed it. My parents were abusive, alcoholics, drug addiction. And I remember it all, I can close my eyes and still to this day see all of the terrible things my little self had to witness, but I can’t think of any of the good times. And I know there were some, there had to be, but I can’t picture them, they’ve faded from my memory. All I have is a ziplock baggie with a handful of photos in it, that’s all that remains of a childhood I didnt get to have. The worst part about that for me is both of my parents are gone, I lost my mom when I was 12 and I lost my dad when I was 24, and there’s so much there that I didn’t get to say, I’m finally big enough and strong enough to protect myself and I never got the opportunity to stand up for little me and look my parents in the eyes and say “you know what you did was wrong, I was just a kid, you were supposed to be there for me, you were supposed to protect me.” But at the end of the day, they know, and I’m sure they remorsed over their choices and spewing their demons onto me. The fact is they were supposed to protect me and they didn’t- that’s theirs to carry and heal not mine. I allowed their demons to eat at me and create this hate in me for a long time.-and that is mine to carry and heal.

The only person I had was my sister, my sisters my best friend, she’s the most important person in my life, she saved me. Truly saved me, there was a good portion of my life that The only reason I didnt give up was because I knew she needed me, I knew I couldn’t leave her alone. She made me push on without even knowing it, she gave me reason to stay and fight and be better, she helped me remain soft and kind and loving, and even though she’s my little sister I admire her and look up to her, I’m so proud of her and thankful for her. I truly believe she was sent to me so I had someone to fight for until I learned to fight for myself and love myself in the same way, someone to teach me how to love and be kind and patient and understanding and to also have someone that loved me and was kind to me and made me feel like I wasn’t alone. She’s shown me kindness, understanding and acceptance through every phase of my life, she was the person who helped me be brave enough to transition, to allow myself to be who I truly am. And the reason I believe that she was sent to me basically my guardian angel here on earth, and still is honestly, is because my mother was not supposed to be able to conceive, she had a 6% chance of having a successful pregnancy after I was born, and she had 3 miscarriages before my sister was conceived. And another beautiful thing about the relationship I have with my sister is my middle name is actually Apollo, and at the beginning of my spiritual journey every time I would meditate I’d keep hearing my guides say “Artemis, artemis, artemis” over and over again, and I was like, what is happening why do I keep hearing this. I finally looked it up and I found out that Artemis was Apollo’s twin sister, and they actually had a close bond and were best friends just like myself and my sister. So it was kind of like a big confirmation, like they were saying “we sent you a best friend, someone to help you through this life so you’d always know you weren’t alone”

When we analyze things in life from a different perspective, we allow ourselves to see the truth, to own our part in our own hurt and suffering, we open up the flood gates and we get to work. We start shifting through the pieces and we put them back together in a way that says “THIS IS ME, SEE ME” So that’s what i’ve been doing, and it hasn’t been easy. I’ve cried a lot out of happiness, healing, pain, regret, i’ve faced things I’ve never spoken out loud, i’ve helped others see and heal things within themselves, i’ve had others help me see and heal things within me, i’ve screamed, ive hugged trees, i’ve spoken to plants and animals and watched people look at me crazy without even caring, i’ve spent time with myself, ive meditated and danced and allowed myself to let go, i’ve given myself grace and kindness and understanding.

I’ve also given others grace and kindness and understanding, more than I ever have before, and man is it beautiful, it’s an incredible feeling. There’s so much beauty i’ve experienced on this path, and so much pain as well, and that’s the duality of the human experience. Learning to ride the waves when they come, and climbing the mountains, there will always be another mountain to climb, another thing to overcome, but no matter how intimidating it looks from the bottom the view from the top is worth it and you can turn around and look down the mountain and say “I did it, i’ve concurred this mountain that I thought I would never even face, I am so proud of myself and now I can let go of this pain and take the lesson with gratitude“ because every mountain is a chance for you to get better, to elevate yourself, to find who you truly are underneath all of the labels, imprints, standards, etc. when you choose to search for yourself you begin to lose the false images placed on you by others. And when you search for yourself, something amazing happens, you find yourself. So never stop searching, be in wonder, in awe, in learning, be in every moment completely. Like a child, find the wonder in the world. Because you put the Wonder in wonderful and you are a powerful being.

8.22.22

Finding The Wonder

"When we know ourselves to be connected to all others, acting compassionately is

simply the natural thing to do.”

R. N. Remen

I am connected to All that is, and so are you.

My breath is connected from the roots of the trees to the sway of the branches; reminding me to stay grounded above all else but to always find time to dance.

The song that my soul recognizes is that of all of nature around me, the beat of Mother Gaia; the birds singing, the crickets chirping, the doe running through the leafs, the sound of the wind, the rain, everything.

I am connected to the sun, bringing me light and warmth, and reminding me to remain that way even when the night seems like it will never end; it always does.

The darkness always is illuminated with light, again and again, that I’m sure of. And even the moon doesn’t allow the darkness to consume me fully. She holds me gently through the nights when I need it, and dances with me on the nights I don’t.

The stars reminding me that we all have a place to shine in this universe, and there’s enough space for us all, and the more people that shine the brighter the night sky; Reminding me to uplift others and allowing them to shine, because their light doesn’t dim mine as a collective we shine brighter.

The waves crashing on the shore reminding me to go with the flow and trust. The ocean tells me to always remember that there’s more then I see on the surface and to never come from a place of judgments, yet love and understanding.

The mountains have taught me to never stop reaching for growth; and that there is no growth at the peak, the growth is in the journey to the top of the mountain. They have taught me persistence and resilience.

The snowflakes fall to remind me that no two beings are the same, yet uniquely created and equally as important and beautiful.

Everything reminds me to remain in gratitude. Gratitude is happiness. When you are grateful for everything you are given, you love with an abundant mind and aren’t seeking because you aren’t lacking. Everything you are, is everything you need.

Nature has taught me compassion. Compassion, understanding, and empathy for all living beings. Each one of us are an intricate part of the collective, and we all have an equally important role to fulfill in this incarnation.

Realizing I’m connected to everything has created a new sense of awareness and observation, and profound wonder and excitement for life. I have learned so much by just being more present in every moment, and have begun looking at life through the eyes of my child self; gratitude, curiosity, persistence, perspective, humility, inner peace, trust, creativity, happiness, understanding, adventure. Nature is one of the greatest teachers, all you have to do is take the time to get out there and be present and observe.

Life isn’t mundane, it’s exciting and there’s so much to learn and explore. You just have to open your mind and heart to all of the beauty around you. I am connected to everything and everyone, as are you. There’s so much beauty and learning in that.

9.22.22

Spiritual growth and self-awareness are two of the most important aspects of personal development. They are intertwined and mutually reinforcing, and together they can lead to a deeper understanding of oneself and the world around us.

Spiritual growth involves the expansion of one's consciousness and the development of a deeper connection to the universe or a higher power. It is a journey that involves exploring one's beliefs, values, and purpose in life. For some, spiritual growth may involve practicing a particular religion or engaging in meditation, while for others it may be a more personal and individualized journey.

Self-awareness, on the other hand, involves understanding oneself on a deeper level. It involves examining one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and becoming more aware of how they impact oneself and others. Self-awareness is a journey of self-discovery that requires honesty, openness, and a willingness to reflect on one's experiences.

Spiritual growth and self-awareness go hand in hand, as both involve an exploration of the self and a deeper understanding of one's place in the world. Through spiritual growth, we can gain a greater sense of purpose and meaning in life, while self-awareness allows us to identify our strengths and weaknesses, and work towards becoming the best version of ourselves.

One of the key benefits of spiritual growth and self-awareness is the development of empathy and compassion. When we become more aware of our own emotions and experiences, we become more attuned to the experiences of others. This allows us to develop a greater sense of empathy and compassion, and to connect with others on a deeper level.

Another benefit of spiritual growth and self-awareness is the development of resilience. When we are more aware of our own thoughts and emotions, we are better equipped to cope with challenges and setbacks. Spiritual growth can also provide us with a sense of inner peace and calmness, which can help us navigate difficult times with greater ease.

Spiritual growth and self-awareness are essential components of personal development. They allow us to gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us, and to develop empathy, compassion, and resilience. Through a commitment to spiritual growth and self-awareness, we can become more connected to ourselves and others, and lead a more fulfilling and purposeful life.

10.22.22

Being an empath is a unique and powerful gift that allows individuals to sense and feel the emotions and energy of others. For some empaths, this ability is present from an early age, and can be both a blessing and a challenge. However, with time and practice, empaths can use their abilities to guide and heal others, and even become energy healers.

As a child, being an empath can be especially challenging. For many empaths, they may not even realize that the intense emotions they are feeling are not their own. They may feel overwhelmed or drained by the emotions of those around them, and struggle to understand why they are feeling this way.

Despite these challenges, being an empath from an early age can also be a powerful blessing. Empaths are highly attuned to the emotions and energy of others, and as a result, they may develop a deep sense of compassion and empathy for those around them. This can lead to a natural inclination towards helping and healing others.

With time and practice, empaths can learn to harness their abilities to guide and heal others. They can use their sensitivity to sense the energy fields of others, and to understand what may be causing imbalances or blockages in their energy.

As empaths develop their abilities, they may even become energy healers, using techniques such as Reiki, Qi Gong, or chakra healing to promote healing and balance in others. By working with clients to balance their energy fields, empaths can help individuals to become more aware of their own emotions and behaviors, and to promote personal growth and healing.

Of course, being an empath and an energy healer can also be challenging. Empaths are highly sensitive to the emotions and energy of others, and as a result, they can become overwhelmed or drained. It is important for empaths to practice self-care and set boundaries in order to protect their own energy and avoid burnout.

11.22.22

The Misconception of Needing to Be Perfect

I am not a perfect person, nor do I ever try to represent myself as that. I am a human being with thoughts, emotions, struggles, traumas, stress, pain, etc. I am healing, and constantly trying to see the faults within myself. I have moments where I let my triggers respond for me; where I yell, slam doors, run away, cry until I can’t breath, say things I dont mean. I have moments where I feel like a helpless child all over again. Am I proud that I still have moments as this? No, but healing and growing means being able to look at these negative patterns of behaviors and being honest with ourselves. Stopping in these moments and grounding yourself, feeling the feeling fully no matter how much it hurts, and then digging deep into the core of that wound. I am not a perfect person, I still have wounds, and sometimes those wounds still bleed, and sometimes they bleed on the people I love. Somedays I can settle every trigger and every trauma response; and somedays it seems like no matter what I can’t control it. Somedays I’m drowning in the pain and other days I can tread softly through the waters with grace diving deep into the pain with bravery. Healing isn’t linear, it’s ups and downs and if I’m being honest there’s a lot more downs at first. Healing is exhausting, it’s constantly fighting with yourself and your ego and your want to give into the pain and misery. I am hurting and healing at the same time, I am becoming a person who can reflect on my own behaviors and own up to my own toxic patterns, and I am constantly searching for better within myself. I am not always zen and peace. I think people have a misinterpretation on what it means to be a Holistic healer, people assume that it means I am zen and peace always, that I’m above the human experience and the spectrum of emotions and the pain of the process of this experience. Just as a shrink or therapist, I am still human, I still have my own human problems- I am not a perfect being. I never will be, I never want to be, perfect isn’t real. I want to be real.

12.11.22

It's way too much pressure to think you should perpetually feel good and that something is wrong if you don't. The goal of life isn't to feel good all the time. It's to compassionately manage our minds when we don't feel good, and intentionally working on our thought patterns and behaviors.

Life is about experiencing it all. Experiencing the joy and misery, the heartbreak and the love, the new beginnings and the endings, the trials and tribulations, the ups and downs.

Life isn’t about what we have to do; I have to go to work, I have to do the dishes, I have to go to the gym, I have to shower, etc.

Life is about what we get to do; I get to go to work, I get to do the dishes, I get to go to the gym etc, and I am grateful that I am blessed enough to have the opportunity to do these things. Life isn’t about spectacular- wow factor moments. It’s about finding the magic in every moment. Seeking experiences and remaining curious. Making the “mundane” wonderful and turning these moments into magical moments. It’s about spreading love, gratitude, generosity, and authenticity. Life is about creating and experiencing.

I think most people would say doing the dishes or laundry is boring or dreadful. But something I’ve found to be true is that it’s really hard to think something is boring or dreadful when you’re singing and dancing, and having gratitude for that moment. When we stop and have gratitude it reminds us how special this existence truly is.

We get to decide if our life is boring, repetitive or mundane, but we also get to decide if it’s wonderful, magical and joyful; and that starts with every little moment. Changing our perspective to change our reality. Leaving the control behind and beginning to flow joyfully through this life.

If we start seeing the beauty and wholeness in everything, and are grateful for what we have and what we get to experience, the things we manifest begin to come into our reality effortlessly. Living in the now and not seeking moments that will give us “better” feelings.

Finding the extraordinary in the ordinary. Finding the remarkable in the mundane.

I live my life with the heart of a child; I imagine, I play, I dream, I believe, I create, I love, I laugh, I’m silly, and I remain curious. My life isn’t extremely different then it was a year ago, but my mind and my perspective are completely opposite. I have found great joy, I’ve built a more disciplined mind- completely reprogramming the way I see myself, others, and my importance in this world. A mind that no longer controls me but one I control. What we believe is what we will experience.

01.10.23

In our busy, fast-paced world, it can be easy to get caught up in our own lives and forget to be patient and understanding with those around us. However, taking the time to hold space for others and create a safe, comfortable environment for them to express themselves can have a powerful impact on their well-being and the health of our relationships.

One way to hold space for others is to actively listen to them without judgment or interruption. When someone shares their thoughts or feelings with us, it can be tempting to jump in with our own thoughts and opinions. However, by simply listening to them and allowing them to express themselves fully, we can create a safe and supportive environment for them to process their emotions.

Being patient and understanding with others also involves being present and attentive to their needs. Whether it's a friend who needs to vent about a difficult situation, or a co-worker who is struggling with a project, taking the time to be there for them and offer support can make a world of difference.

Another key aspect of holding space for others is being willing to be vulnerable ourselves. When we open up and share our own struggles and challenges, we create a safe and non-judgmental environment for others to do the same. This can help to build trust and deepen our connections with those around us.

Of course, being patient and understanding with others is not always easy. It can be difficult to set aside our own agendas and priorities to be fully present for others. However, by making a conscious effort to hold space for others and create a safe, supportive environment, we can promote healing and growth in ourselves and those around us.

Being understanding and patient with others, and holding space for them to feel comfortable and vulnerable in our presence, is a powerful way to promote well-being and healthy relationships. By actively listening, being present and attentive, and being willing to be vulnerable ourselves, we can create a safe and supportive environment for others to process their emotions and achieve their goals.

2.22.23

Being present, finding joy in the mundane, and showing gratitude are three simple yet powerful practices that can transform our lives in profound ways. They are like the keys that can unlock the doors to happiness, contentment, and inner peace.

Being present means living in the moment, fully and completely, without worrying about the past or the future. It's about paying attention to the sights, sounds, and sensations around us and being mindful of our thoughts and emotions. When we are present, we can fully engage with the world around us and experience life in all its richness and beauty. It allows us to let go of stress, anxiety, and worry and find peace and joy in the present moment.

Finding joy in the mundane means seeing the beauty in the ordinary and the everyday. It's about appreciating the small things in life, like a cup of coffee in the morning, the warmth of the sun on our skin, or the sound of birds chirping outside our window. When we find joy in the mundane, we can live a life filled with gratitude and contentment, even when things aren't going our way.

Showing gratitude means being thankful for what we have and acknowledging the blessings in our lives. It's about recognizing the good things that we often take for granted, like our health, our loved ones, and the roof over our heads. When we show gratitude, we can cultivate a sense of abundance and positivity, even in the face of challenges and difficulties.

Together, these practices can help us live a life filled with purpose, meaning, and joy. They can help us find peace and contentment in the present moment, even when things are tough. They can help us overcome stress and anxiety, build stronger relationships with others, and deepen our connection to the world around us.

So if you're looking to transform your life, start by being present, finding joy in the mundane, and showing gratitude. Take a few moments each day to center yourself, appreciate the small things, and express your thanks for the blessings in your life. You might be surprised at how much of a difference it can make.

03.22.23

Befriending Your Shadow

Shadow work is the practice of exploring and integrating the darker, often unconscious aspects of our psyche. It involves facing our fears, insecurities, and past traumas in order to better understand ourselves and promote personal growth. While shadow work can be challenging and uncomfortable, it has been incredibly beneficial in my own life, helping me to develop a greater sense of self-awareness, compassion, and resilience.

One of the main benefits of shadow work has been the increased self-awareness it has provided me. By exploring my own shadow aspects, I have gained a deeper understanding of my own patterns of behavior and thought, and have been able to identify areas where I need to focus my attention in order to grow and develop as a person. This has allowed me to become more mindful and intentional in my actions, and to make more conscious choices about how I want to live my life.

Another benefit of shadow work has been the greater sense of compassion and empathy it has helped me to develop. By facing my own fears and insecurities, I have become more attuned to the struggles and challenges of others, and have been better able to offer support and understanding to those around me. This has helped me to build stronger, more meaningful relationships with others, and has allowed me to be more effective in my work as a therapist and healer.

Finally, shadow work has helped me to develop greater resilience and emotional strength. By facing my own shadows, I have learned to confront difficult emotions and situations with greater courage and equanimity. This has allowed me to weather the storms of life with greater grace and resilience, and has helped me to bounce back more quickly from setbacks and challenges.

Overall, shadow work has been an incredibly powerful and transformative practice for me. While it can be uncomfortable and challenging at times, the benefits it has provided in terms of self-awareness, compassion, and resilience have been well worth the effort. I encourage anyone who is interested in personal growth and self-discovery to explore the practice of shadow work and see what benefits it can bring to their own lives.