Listen "Dark Shadow, Bright Shadow"
Episode Synopsis
In today’s episode, we’re taking a dip into the shadow lands, and exploring what we mean when we talk about “our shadow” in the realm of human psychology. Sheryl and Victoria share a few traits that they’ve become aware of in their own shadows, and discuss the interplay of shadow and persona and how both benefit from attention and curiosity. Sheryl explains how we can channel shadow characters in healthy ways and learn to see the golden or bright shadow in ourselves, rather than only projecting it onto others.
References:
A Little Book on the Human Shadow by Robert Bly
“Projecting Your Personal Shadow” TEDx talk by Dr. Steve Mortenson
America’s Got Talent
Center for Action and Contemplation “Shadow Work” series
Owning Your Own Shadow: Understanding the Dark Side of the Psyche, by Robert Johnson
William Shakespeare
Purim
Jeremy Taylor and the concept of the “bright shadow”
References:
A Little Book on the Human Shadow by Robert Bly
“Projecting Your Personal Shadow” TEDx talk by Dr. Steve Mortenson
America’s Got Talent
Center for Action and Contemplation “Shadow Work” series
Owning Your Own Shadow: Understanding the Dark Side of the Psyche, by Robert Johnson
William Shakespeare
Purim
Jeremy Taylor and the concept of the “bright shadow”
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