Shadow Work

What happened?

Keep it short—just enough to remember later.

Step 1 — Accept it

Let it come up. Don’t judge it. Don’t repress it. Stay open.

Step 2 — Observe

What am I feeling? Where is it in my body? Name it.

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Body location

Step 3 — Listen

Close your eyes. Feel where it is. Imagine pulling it out gently and letting it speak.

Step 4 — Reassure

Say: I love you. I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you.

Step 5 — Release

Let it know you’ve got it from here. Allow it to move on.

Shadow trait Protector trait Origin