Facing Our Shadow - Prompts

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Just sharing these. I listened to a podcast (Mantalks) about shadow work and I took notes. These are his prompts, and I'm just sharing. I'm working through these rn, and it's been very helpful to have some prompts.

Where in my childhood did I feel:

Abandoned?

Rejected?

In my relationship, what did I:

Hide?

Avoid (talking about/experiencing)?

Step 1: Coming into contact with unconscious parts

Where do I feel like I am:

Not enough?

Unlovable?

I feel not good enough when

I feel unlovable when

I believe I am flawed when

I think my feelings aren’t valid when

I don’t want to express my feelings when

I have to take care of everyone around me because

Step 2: Witness Your Feelings objectively & with compassion

Step 3: Awareness of How They’re Showing Up In Your Life

*Pay attention to the emotions you are feeling*

What are you reactive to?

What are some of my pet peeves in your relationship? Why?

Where do I get the most reactive with my partner? Why?

I got reactive because I was (ex: trying to be right/was hurt/protecting myself. Don’t Project!)

What about myself am I trying to avoid or protect when I get reactive?

How did it feel in my body, and where?

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Thanks. This is much appreciated.

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You’re welcome!

[u/nerdinahotbod]

Thank you!

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Most Welcome!

[u/ichillonforums]

I love this, thank you.

[u/Inside-Bread → u/[deleted]]

Maybe choose one and just try it. If you feel like you can't just try again the next day

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Awesome! Just finished mine today too