The Shadow Self

I wonder what the history books will report about Donald Trump? I say this because history books don't really espouse that F.D. Roosevelt had a mistress for most of his married life or that Harry Truman spent many nights of his presidency in his Key West residence, gambling with friends at a poker table. Presidents are humans and, therefore, come with a plethora of light and shadow traits that make them who they are.

            I don’t know every dark/shadow trait of Trump, Roosevelt or Truman BUT, I do know that whatever I see and dislike in someone else is exactly what I need to face in myself. Perhaps writers of history leave out shadow traits of our heroes and leaders because of their own shadow selves.

            Okay…one's shadow self. If you want some clues on finding the shadow self, read on. If you are afraid of shadows --- move on. See you next week, where I might secretly reveal your shadow self in some subtle way. The first dive into one's shadow self is to recognize what you are judging in an "I don't like _________ about _____________." Oh, everyone is welcome to like or dislike someone as a human, right? However, that which we dislike is a red alert pathway smack dab into our own personal shadow realm.

            For example, I have a friend who is always criticizing the excess weight some may carry. Strangers, friends – it matters not. He also makes not-so-nice comments on some people's choice of clothing or hair color. Sometimes, these critical moments cause me to wonder, is that all you see about this beautiful, unique creature that has crossed your path – their physical attributes? Truth is, my friend is only capable of experiencing the physical realm and comes up quite short on connecting with others on a deeper, more intimate level. Of course, I am only able to see this as I exhibit the same "fear of intimacy" myself. I'm sure the great I AM has this person in my life to help me recognize my own fear of intimacy, among many other spiritual talents I've yet to master.

            This moment, NOW, ask yourself, what do I critically see in ________ (usually someone close to you) that I disagree with, dislike or find mildly irritating? Then, get to work on smoothing your own edges out in this area. Repattern your thought processes so that instead of seeing someone's exterior followed by a critical thought, think, I wonder what inner beauty they possess that I cannot see. Dig deep and amaze yourself with the beauty that has yet to make itself useful and known to you. Do the work, see the results. Yes, enlightenment really is that simple!

AFFIRMATION: I now stop critically judging others and instead look to that which needs healing in me.

*I'm Catherine Wilcox, working to help others see that God is in all things, all the time, through conscious change and self-healing..

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Catherine Wilcox is a Conscious Change Coach, Mentor, emotional intuitive and Writer. If you like what you read here, then you may enjoy one of her Published Books:

• God is in the Details, Little stories to nourish your faith

• Sacred Prosperity, A Guide for Conscious Change

• Sacred Grief, A Guide for Conscious Change

• Sacred Space (COMING SOON)

• Sacred Relationship (COMING SOON)

  **Catherine’s latest Book, The New Stone Age, Crystal Data for the 21st Century, contains ten chapters of information designed to help the novice and intermediate crystologist obtain the secrets to working with crystals to help the four mind-bodies balance chaotic energy.

• The New Stone Age, Crystal Data for the 21st Century

• Chakra Speak, The Language of Chakras

• Color Speak, the Language of Color

• Grid Speak, the Language of Grids

• The Crystal Apothecary Index, Rx for Crystal Healing

• The Crystal Mineral Chart

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