Carl Jung argued that emotional wisdom does not come from cultivating only what is pleasant or socially acceptable within us. Instead, it grows from a difficult psychological task: facing the shadow.

“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” –Carl Jung I've been hearing a lot about "shadow work" recently. It has a rather sexy, dark ring to it, ...

And with that knowledge my shadow I will not shame I will show it the stars and sit it by the fire I will flood it with love and greatly admire I will take it by the hand and guide it to the floor ...