We are at the end of this Shadow Work Journey. This is something I do each autumn and I am always glad I did. I always examine something new I did not know was causing me problems. I hope you have also taken this time to investigate yourself through meditation. I find it one of [...]
The days are short and cold where I am. The long night make it seem a natural time for introspection. It is a time for me to really investigate the emotions and thoughts that cause me distress. I do not mean agonizing and beating myself up. I mean, wondering why I let these issues bother [...]
Welcome to the New Year. If you have been following this blog, you have been through an in-depth time of Shadow Work. Now that you have done that important work, it is time for a Transformation. This begins with letting go of what you will not be taking with you into the New Year. [...]
We have moved into the New Year. Many people are making resolutions and plans for the coming year. For me, during this time when it is cold, I just feel like hibernating. I take this time to reflect on the year past. The holiday season seems too crazy for deep reflection. I think of what [...]
December already! The Holiday Season can be tough for a lot of people. Make some new traditions of your own that add in relaxation time. Sleep more, spend some time in silence, get a massage, find a great book, whatever really helps you relax and take time for yourself. One of my friends has found [...]
This is the time to use your energy wisely. Do what needs to be done and then take time to de-stress. You can’t fix everything at once when you do Shadow Work. It is important that you take one or two aspects that are causing you discomfort and look at those closely. Depending on what [...]
We have come to the halfway point in our Shadow Work for this season. How are you holding up? It can take a lot out of you to delve this deep into the things you haven’t wanted to see. Make sure to take good care of yourself. Factor in at least a half-hour of [...]
The air here is getting crisp and I have started making lots of soups. I love this time of year. I have an excuse to get cozy at home at night but many of the days are still warm and sunny in my part of the woods. Have you been doing your Shadow Work with [...]
Shadow Work meditations can be intense. This is the third of this Shadow Work series so they are starting to delve deep into who you are (if you missed them here are Meditation #1, Meditation #2). We can often feel controlled and defined by strong emotions. This can hold us back from taking the actions [...]
We are fully in the season of Shadow Work. It is time to dive deep into the thoughts and beliefs that are holding you back. Sometimes those issues are clear to you although you may not be sure how to work through them. Other times you have hidden the root of the issue even from [...]
Jessica Cross 