Guided Meditation To Help Heal The Shadow Self Can Change Your Life

The "shadow self" refers to the aspects of ourselves that have been repressed into the unconscious — the aspects of ourselves that we are insecure about, ashamed of, or frustrated with.

The shadow self-concept is based on the idea that we metaphorically bury those aspects of our personalities that we fear will not be accepted, accepted, or loved by others; thus, we keep them in the "shadows." In a nutshell, our shadow selves are the versions of ourselves that we do not reveal to the rest of the world.

What is shadow work? This is the practice of accepting what is and letting go of shame and judgments to be our authentic selves.

Frequently, the shadow self manifests itself by causing us to feel triggered by another's words or actions, experience inner tension and cognitive dissonance, judge or lash out at others, or feel insecure and held back.

How Do I Heal My Shadow Self?

This meditation is most effective if you begin with a problem or issue in mind.

Guided Meditation To Help Heal The Shadow Self

• Make contact with the aspect of yourself that is limiting you the most. All behaviors begin with a positive intention. They are attempting to do something beneficial for you, but their intentions may be unclear about accomplishing that goal. Therefore, concentrate on behavior, attitude, or feeling that requires immediate healing.
• On your palms, draw Halu. Place your hands on any part of your body and direct Reiki energy to the area causing the undesirable feelings or behavior. Assume that the Reiki will continue to flow throughout the meditation. Throughout the meditation, you can move your hands to different areas.
• Visualize or experience yourself being enveloped in mist. The mist begins to lift, and you find yourself in a secure, beautiful space that nurtures and supports you.
• Take note of a path that begins directly beneath your feet. Begin walking down the path and look for a comfortable spot to sit and invoke your Karuna spirit guide.
• You begin to see or sense your guide, and as you do, you feel the Reiki surrounding you, and your guide grows stronger and stronger.
• Inform your guide of the condition you wish to be healed. Confide in your guide's ability to comprehend everything you say.
• Explain to your guide that you need to learn about this aspect of yourself that prevents you from reaching your full potential.
• Assemble alongside your guide and take a look down the path. You might come across a large boulder, a tree, or even a cave. At the count of three, the part restraining you will gradually emerge from behind the boulder, tree, or cave.
• Keep in mind that your guide is accompanying you and that you may wish to hold his or her hand during this special section of the journey.
• One, two, three... your Shadow Self begins to emerge gradually. How does it appear? It could be a child, a teenager or a young adult, an elderly person, or an energy form.
• Pay attention to every detail of its appearance. When you're ready, inform it that you're aware it's been attempting to do something beneficial for you and that, as a result, you respect it and would like to learn more about it. Inquire as to whether it has a name.
• Invoke the assistance of your spirit guide in healing your Shadow Self. Inquire whether any aspect of your Shadow Self requires elevation to the light. Solicit that it be sent up to the light immediately. Inquire of your spirit guide if there is anything else you can do to assist in the healing process. Begin immediately.
• Inquire of your Shadow Self what its purpose is.
• Appreciate it for attempting to assist you.
• Inquire as to how it feels. What activities does it enjoy? What makes it content?
• Inquire whether anything you do makes you fearful, anxious, or upset.
• Identify and discuss the needs of your Shadow Self. Assure that you will be more responsive and attentive to its needs if it is willing to experiment with new ways of expressing its emotions.
• Allow yourself to love this Shadow Self and express your desire to assist it in feeling better and healing. Inform it that it must be willing to make the necessary changes to heal and that you are prepared to assist it in doing so immediately.
• Explain to it that you require its assistance in being creative and having fun. Inquire as to what positive abilities or characteristics it possesses.
• Inquire whether it would forgive you for ignoring it for so long. Inform it that you promise to pay it more attention and care. Inform it that you want it to be a conscious part of you, and it will no longer need to hide. It is capable of trusting you. It can rely on Source to ensure that everything works out as planned.
• If it feels right, you can invite it closer and embrace it with feelings of love for it.
• As you give Reiki to this area, notice how your Reiki becomes stronger and stronger.
• Request complete healing for the two of you; you may also seek assistance from your spirit guides, angels, or ascended Masters.
• Inquire of your spirit guide whether he or she has any additional advice or assistance for the two of you.
• Express gratitude to all aspects of yourself, your spirit guide, and Source for the assistance and love you've received.
• You may continue speaking to and feeling love for this aspect of yourself throughout the day or whenever you feel the need to connect.
• Count from one to ten. As you count, you will gradually reawaken and return. When you reach ten, you will immediately open your eyes and become fully alert. You will have an uncanny ability to recall everything that occurred and will be able to write it all down.
• One... two... and so forth (to ten)
• Take a few cleansing breaths. Keep a journal of your experiences. As you write, additional information may come to beneficial mind. Following that, we can meet and discuss anything that feels comfortable for you to share.

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Finally, by accepting and healing the aspects of ourselves assigned to our shadows, we can learn to express those characteristics in healthy ways rather than suppressing them until they manifest in unhealthy, uncontrollable ways (like lashing out at others in anger or creating a toxic body image and inner dialogue). Beyond that, acceptance can develop into a profound sense of self-love.