The Shadow

If you put your shadow behind you, it will creep up on you, jump on you unexpectedly. If you put it in front of you, face up to it, you can transform it, integrate it and make it your friend. You have more choices that way. If you throw light on shadow it is no longer shadow.

You may find a psychopath in your shadow, but if you’re aware you have that capability, in certain circumstances, then you can choose whether to use it or not. If you deny that ability, it might just pop out when you’re provoked, before you have a choice. If you are aware of your shadow, then you can choose not to react if you’re provoked.

OK, a psychopath is a bit extreme, but not impossible. I have an inner bitch. I have to watch her. And an inner critic, judge, pedant, you name it. Get the picture? But I can choose whether to use those or not. And I don’t blame anyone else for provoking me if I do choose to – even if they did ask for it.

Off to befriend my inner brat now.