

The individual seldom knows anything of this to him, as an individual, it is incredible that he should ever in any circumstances go beyond himself. It is a frightening thought that man also has a shadow side to him, consisting not just of little weaknesses and foibles, but of a positively demonic dynamism.

In the domain of psychology, renowned psychologist Carl Jung devoted a lot of thought to this problem of the “Shadow Self,” being deeply invested in the research of ancient esoteric knowledge and spiritual scriptures to not only treat the mind of man but his Soul as well. These ugly and frightening parts of ourselves are elements of the Shadow Self: the darker side of our nature.

If you’re truly honest about growing, changing, and living life to the fullest, you will, at some point, come across many parts of yourself that you’ll find difficult – if not completely disturbing – to accept. The Shadow can be a source of emotional richness and vitality, and acknowledging it can be a pathway to healing and an authentic life. Beneath the social mask we wear every day, we have a hidden shadow side: an impulsive, wounded, sad, or isolated part that we generally try to ignore.
