Shadow side
Channeled song: Hold Me Down by Halsey
Everyone has parts of themselves that they are ashamed of. These parts of us are riddled with guilt, obsession, anger, and overall negative emotions.
It’s not a crime to admit that you have a dark side. Not being aware of it or denying its existence is where you start wading into choppy waters. You can really hurt yourself and others when you’re out of tune with the darker side of your humanity.
Common topics associated with your dark side are manipulation, deceit, gossip, selfishness, gluttony, self-sabotage, and so much more. No human is above these things because they are within us all. As crazy as it sounds, these things are often trying to protect us.
Advice
Rather than seeing your darker side as a villain, try to understand where they are coming from. Matching your demons with healing and understanding is going to feel better than repressing or ignoring them.
Journal prompt
What is your dark side like?
How did it come to be like that?
What experiences or emotions were you denied in the past that contribute to these darker attributes now?
How can you work with your shadow side?
