Who Are You Beneath It All?
What Is Our Inner Shadow?
Just as every physical object casts a shadow when exposed to light, every human carries an inner shadow — often called the subconscious.
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This shadow begins to form in childhood when we openly expressed our emotions and needs without filters. We cried when we were hungry, whined when we were tired, and freely showed satisfaction, frustration, anger, and fear. We wanted to play, create, and be fully ourselves — pure and unfiltered.
But sometimes, this raw expression was too much for our caregivers. When they wanted to have us in a different by to fit in to be the well behaved child, the perfect child, they punnished us mostly by showing us it was wrong, so they withdrew their love, send us to the room, or even worse.
We believed them when they showed us that certain parts of ourselves were wrong. Thoughts like, ‘Maybe being an artist isn’t okay,’ or ‘Expressing my anger makes me unlovable,’ began to take root. So, we pushed these parts deep down, hiding them to gain love and acceptance. Over time, we forgot about our true talent, and the suppressed anger never really disappeared — it stayed hidden, waiting to surface. Eventually, it breaks out uncontrollably, often directed at people or situations that have nothing to do with the original wound.
This process continued in kindergarten, at school, and in society. We shaped ourselves into what others wanted us to be, burying aspects of our true self in the shadows.
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Now, as adults, when fear rises, anger bursts out, or dissatisfaction in relationships or work surfaces, it’s often our shadow trying to emerge. We feel discomfort, shame, or the urge to hide these emotions — but the more we suppress them, the heavier they become.
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We run away from ourselves, hiding in overworking, over-caring for others — doing anything to avoid facing who we truly are. We escape into addictions, numbing ourselves to push rising emotions even further away. All because no one ever taught us how to simply be ourselves.
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The only question now is:
are you willing to meet your true self?
How we bring light into the shadow
Turn Inwards and Carry Your Light Into the Darkness to Meet Your Shadow
The shadow is the little child within — the one who felt sad, unseen, and wasn’t allowed to be who they truly wanted to be. It’s the angry, rejected child who was told their feelings were too much, too loud, or simply wrong.
But when you turn inward and sit with that child — with their anger, sadness, and pain — without judgment, you offer them what no one else did: acceptance. You create space for their emotions to exist without shame or suppression.
And as you hold this space, something profound happens. That wounded child begins to soften. The anger and sadness lose their grip, and what was once hidden in the shadows reveals itself.
Through this integration, you reconnect with your true self — the part of you that holds your deepest gifts, your purpose, and the passion you are here to bring into the world.
From Shadow Work to Inner Peace
By turning inwards, we begin to realize that the person we thought we were is just a story — a narrative we created to fit in, to be accepted, to belong. But now, ask yourself: Who are you really? And does it even matter?
The truth is, you are free. Free to choose who you want to be in every moment. There’s no longer a need to please others or shape yourself into someone else’s expectations. This freedom brings a profound sense of inner peace.
When triggers arise, instead of reacting, you start to notice the old stories surfacing — narratives you can now hold space for, gently allowing them to integrate. With each integration, you become even freer.
You begin to see reality as it is: everyone is carrying their own story, playing a role. And often, the more pain someone has endured, the harder they struggle to fit in or hold themselves together. From this awareness, deep compassion naturally arises — for yourself and for others.
This compassion and inner peace ripple outward, contributing to healing not only within you but also in the collective. By embodying peace and compassion, you help raise the collective energy, making the world a more whole and connected place.
From this high-vibrational state, life flows differently. You attract more health, abundance, and meaningful connections because your inner world reflects in your outer reality. When you become peace, you experience peace — and it guides your path forward.