Owning Your Own Shadow: A Jungian Approach to Transformative Self-Acceptance, Exploring the Unlit Part of the Ego and Finding Balance Through Spiritual Self-Discovery by Robert A. Johnson

One of the original primers on shadow work— A spiritual guide to fully understanding your psyche and unconscious mind to achieve transformative self-acceptance In this mind—and life—altering volume, Jungian expert and renowned author Robert A. Johnson describes how we all have shadows—the unlit, undesirable, part of our ego that is hidden deep within us that merely—and often painfully—turns up in unexpected places. As we leave these shadows dormant, we veer further away from our true selves. But when we begin to explore and embrace these shadows, we begin to find balance and finally heal the parts of ourselves we thought were broken. Johnson illuminates that by accepting and honoring the shadow within us, we can: · Live beyond judgement and shame through healthy emotional regulation · Strengthen our relationships and develop healthier behavioral and communication patterns · Stop comparing ourselves to others and learn to live with authentic gratitude for what we have and who we are Read more