What is Shadow Work? A Guide to Overcoming Self-Sabotage & Living your Full Potential

“One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious. The latter procedure, however, is disagreeable and therefore not popular.” - Carl Jung

I hope you like this video, it's a bit longer than usual but I wanted to give a good overview of shadow work & how to do it ~
Let me know if you have any questions or feedback, I'd really appreciate it! 😊

I am finally understanding Carl Jungs philosophy about the shadow and how shadow work can be used to feel more whole and get in touch with darker parts of oneself. Thank you for the Video. Also I like your gentle and calm aura while explaining :)
Keep up with the good work 💪

it was the fisrt video i've watched that actually made me understand how to shadow work, thanks so much

Thank you so much 😊❤I appreciate you shining so that I can heal myself this was so awesome

this is like shadow-boxing?

thank you zoe

Thanks...I did not even know what this was and I kinda talk to my shadow today and i was never comment because i was scared of other opinions but i started from today....I hope u get all the success in the world and happiness...also if u have any book recommendations..it will bonus

Thank you for giving actual advice on how to do shadow work. I've been so sad lately trying (and failing)to find help on how to do it.
I feel so relieved and relaxed now. Thank you and may your life be filled with love and light ❤

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Thank you ❤

Really needed this today! Thank you for your gentle touch and showing me how to have self compassion and be patient with myself. Subbed!

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Thank you so much for this excellent explanation!

I usually don't watch videos that long except for some podcasts & edited videos, but it didn't feel like it was long at all and It was really well put and beautifully, easily explained.. I was just telling my brother last week I need to buy a book about shadow work and then this video appeared on my feed! Thank you so much for this beautiful video and your energy to do all of this is really appreciated! Keep the good work up!

This is a part of an affirmation I use right before sleeping & Just when I wake up: "I forgive all things, all people, all others, I forgive myself. I cloak myself in a bright light of protection impenetrable. I shed light to my shadows & lovingly work through all insecurities, flaws, & Self destructive habits that cause me not to flow in the ways in which I was created to. I honor those parts of myself & I love them to life"

This is the best video I’ve seen on this topic so far. Thanks for the lesson! I’ll definitely check out your channel.

ONLY PARAMETER IS ME...

Howdy

Wonderful ❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you!

thankyou so much

Listen to my muscle memory,
Contemplate what I've been clinging to,
46 & 2 ahead of me!!

A phenomenal song directly inspired by Carl Jung/the Shadow Self/Shadow Work, "46 & 2" by TOOL. Lyrics:

[Intro]
Join in my—
Join in, my child, and listen
Digging through
My old numb shadow

[Verse 1]
My shadow's shedding skin
I've been picking scabs again
I'm down, digging through
My old muscles, looking for a clue

[Pre-Chorus 1]
I've been crawling on my belly
Clearing out what could've been
I've been wallowing in my own confused
And insecure delusions
For a piece to cross me over
Or a word to guide me in
I wanna feel the changes coming down
I wanna know what I've been hiding

[Chorus 1]
In my shadow
My shadow
Change is coming through
My shadow
My shadow
Shedding skin
I've been picking
My scabs again

[Spoken]
Join in my—
Join in my child
My shadow's
Closer to meaning

[Pre-Chorus 2]
I've been crawling on my belly
Clearing out what could've been
I've been wallowing in my own chaotic
Insecure delusions
I wanna feel the change consume me
Feel the outside turning in
I wanna feel the metamorphosis and
Cleansing I've endured in

[Chorus 2]
My shadow
My shadow
Change is coming
Now is my time
Listen to my muscle memory
Contemplate what I've been clinging to
Forty-six and two ahead of me

[Bridge]
I choose to live and to grow
Take and give and to move
Learn and love and to cry
Kill and die and to be
Paranoid and to lie
Hate and fear and to do
What it takes to move through
I choose to live and to lie
Kill and give and to die
Learn and love and to do
What it takes to step through
[Interlude]

[Outro]
See my shadow changing
Stretching up and over me
Soften this old armor
Hoping I can clear the way by
Stepping through my shadow
Coming out the other side
Step into the shadow
Forty six and two are just ahead of me

Muito inspirador ❤❤❤

I love you and your shadow work 😍😍

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I came here for self help, but I really want to play Persona now. 😅

Nice one Zoe. I found your way of delivering really inspiring, thank you. 💚

The best explanation I've seen so far. Thank you ❤

I’ve seen this video recommended for a long time, and kept procrastinating watching it since I didn’t want to do the work.

But I’m finally getting into shadow work, and attempting to conquer some of my demons - and this was a great introduction on how to do so!

Fantastic video, keep up the good work! Hope this can help me.

Loved your peaceful voice and vibe, thanks for all explanations ♥

Enneagram type 9

This is just graded exposure therapy and atomic habits.

I think the emotions like anger, jealousy, sadness (negative emotions) a way of our body tell us Where we have to focus on what going wrong. You can use these emotional signs to resolve the inner conflicts.❤

oh myy goshhhhh, directly going to apply everithng. tTHANKS

I would love to learn how different immatured shadow emotions can be developed into useful one.....like the one you mentioned laziness

you rlly helped, may infinity love you

Thank youuuuuuuuu beautiful soul❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Shadow isn't the place for all things bad. We not only repress what is deemed bad, but also our qualities.

took notes on this and you led me to find much interest in Jung. started reading man & his symbols today, so I can practice dream work work more, as I dream frequently, and its such a great ready and Im just starting, bless you for real

Thank you so much ❤

this is so weird, i felt so angry and scared watching this, it even made me tear up by the idea that i am not ready to accept myself, i avoid my emotions sooo much that even bringing the idea of observing my reactions or emotions made me mad. Right now in my head i hear just no you cant do it. When you said to aks myself why 100 times. THAT PART. My thoughts were how dare you, what do you think i am going to find out?what do you see and i dont? it made me very scared, but not because YOU see something, because i am not ready to accept the answer, something in me that is fundamentally unacceptable. But i am glad i felt this, this actually shows me i need to work on my shadow even if its uncomfortable. For a bit of context in my childhood i was deeply criticized, mostly for negative emotions like sadness, anger, fear.

A huge thank you for helping us novices to shadow integration with such an informative and pleasant video.
I have some massively repressed parts of me to work on (anger, assertiveness: classic), and the process of allowing that door to be open without prejudice has been made so much easier and less scary by people like you who share the resources you have.
Bless you 🙏

I love Jung, but this kind of sounds like the OPPOSITE of what all of that LOA stuff teaches us.

I've a crush on you 🤩

I wish to respectfully request that you find a necklace for the white microphone. You speak beautifully and you ARE quite knowledgeable. Thank you.

Best video on shadow work i've ever seen! Making total sense now! Thank you!!

Took me a solid minute to realize she wasn't holding up a tampon. You've got 11k+ subs, it might be time to spring for a proper lavalier or shotgun mic so you don't have to hold up that tiny tampon mic :)

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I am so glad to have happened upon your channel. Thank you:)

Genuinely thank you for sharing, this has been a big game changer for today, it feels like exactly what I need to hear, thank you. This is the first video Ive seen of yours and I’m subscribing!