How to Integrate Your Shadow - The Dark Side is Unrealized Potential

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In this video we examine how to integrate your shadow - the unconscious dark side of your personality.

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"No tree can grow to heaven unless its roots reach down to hell" - Carl Jung

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[@ifyouknowyouknow6964]

Lone Caucasian Male these nuts on your chin might be “idiotic”

[@Nick_D_Sanchez]

9:35 “You can’t truly call yourself “peaceful” unless you’re capable of great violence, if you’re not capable of violence you’re not peaceful, you’re harmless”

[@Koropokel]

JP

[@TheDionysianFields]

Clawless

[@joaogarcia6170]

@Beth Ulrich if the shoe fits....

[@themoshpit8341]

I'm a god!!! How can you kill a god? Shame on you, sweet nerevar!

[@roccygnus2570]

@@themoshpit8341 What a grand and intoxicating innocence

[@saeedbaig4249]

"The brightest light casts the darkest shadow" - Jess Scott

[@GM-hb1gm]

When you know science, it's kinda obvious

[@samchoate1719]

I think of MJ. Many great men, in fact.

[@mixerD1-]

One of those "I'm so cool and deep" phrases that means nothing.😂

[@justakid3919]

@@samchoate1719 to

[@BrandonChaunceyOfficial]

Very true. The biggest egos have the darkest shadow sides

[@Ur0n]

"Part of me you are, but power over me you have not, through patience and training it is I who controls you" Yoda vs his shadow.

[@mosaic.emom1234]

That's the spirit

[@Sam-nb8ev]

I've found out that the process of negotiations with my shadow is almost a full time job.

[@mikehunt1528]

Nice.

[@chrisshondaprayor9868]

Great quote

[@TheDivineCallingofJesusChrist]

Blah blah blah Good and evil tell me what's so good about embracing the evil side of yourself the shadow tell me how is this at all good for you and others explain to me right now

[@jesusofbullets]

The irony of this society is that the more we fear and reject our shadows, the more people fly into murderous rampages. They think if we suppress this feelings that'll they'll go away, but like gas stuffed into a bottle, it only becomes pressurized and more volatile.

[@tunebeat3809]

It's better we acknowledge our flaws and do our best not to let them being our undoing.

[@mide2476]

Well said.

[@250smacks]

The smartest men I know are also the most dangerous. The introverted sigma types that enjoy learning but don't need recognition. P.A. Luty is my favorite antihero. Jstarks, other men that don't recognize arbitrary law as objective morality. Morality is subjective, otherwise we may have been aborted.

[@TheDionysianFields]

Action reaction

[@Dzanarika1]

Totally agree, JesusofBullets!

[@Tfrne]

"Is it possible to learn this power?" "...Not from a Jedi."

[@eyesofthewolf101]

I am a shadow the true self

[@Tech-ot4iy]

'Dew it.'

[@houloudini]

Much to learn you still have.

[@juanlastra3502]

"If you want to truly understend then you need the contrast not adherence to a single idea." Kreia

[@michaelfeeney369]

@Tfrne Yes: “Do or do not - there is no try.”

[@peace.love.n.blessings]

This is eye opening. I was bullied as a young boy and as a result became overly eager to fight anyone I thought was testing me as a 9-11 year old. I moved and shut that part of me off, and to this day, as an adult, I don't know how to stand up for myself in some situations for fear of what would happen if I turned that switch back on. I know there is a happy medium, and I seek to understand how to get there.

[@archlich4489]

You will.

[@uiraideszen3223]

How are you?

[@mide2476]

You will find it, as long as you continue to seek it.

[@josephdial387]

Really learn some patience. Having custody of my two kids has taught me more than anything else. Maybe try telling people firmly with eye contact that you will not tolerate whatever the issue is. I give co workers warnings until they step over my boundaries and I have to shut it down. Violence is stupid and should never be in the workplace, school and home. It’s been a year since you left the comment so I think it’s good to write down what has changed for the better. It’s going to be smooth sailing my friend.

[@SepticFuddy]

Learn to assume good or neutral intentions in others despite evidence to the contrary, or that even their bad intentions are merely a part of their life's learning process (good faith). Learn not to value their opinion beyond how it actually directly affects your life. Learn that it takes more strength and discipline NOT to crush someone who crosses you when you have the ability to, so long as it is not truly necessary to do so. And for goodness sakes, make sure you are actually capable of doing the crushing, even if the time to use it never comes.

[@Caneladorada]

I love how all concepts tie up to THE master concept itself... It's all about loving yourself, guys. Loving even your concealed and once rejected parts by parents, peers and society. Also the concept of projection is really powerful here, that's how I discovered my own personal shadows. This made sense on why sometimes we despise people that burst out in rage, that cry uncontrollably, that are selfish, speak up, that are creative, witty, spontaneous, lazy or manipulative... because maybe we see our shadows reflected in them, otherwise why should we care?

[@oxgene91]

You can appreciate parts of yourself but you can’t love yourself.

[@preplocc]

I asked myself these questions as well. We tend to point; but it actually exists in us

[@SuperOneTwoGo]

Heavily agree. Based on my own experience of long journey to myself. Love unfolds everything, including the dark side. Love is the life juice, on which personality grows to fullfilment and integration. Because the foundation of love is just allowing whatever to BE. When you allow yourself to be, or in other words to be yourself, the boundaries of You appear. And by loving yourself, you're motivated to defend those boundaries from the place of self-care. And here agression comes to place. The initial point of agression is not to harm others (althrough its possible if necessary), but to take care about yourself and your bondaries. And just doing what you want in life. Which means to be free.

[@oxgene91]

@@Gomer._. do you know Narcissus?

[@legalfictionnaturalfact3969]

Sometimes we despise people with bad qualities, and not all the qualities you listed are bad, because we see them in ourselves. But sometimes we despise people with bad qualities because they are wrecking the world for the rest of us and they need to chill tf out, back up, and work on their characters.

[@ElishaLong]

*Once upon a time* A lion was very much in love with a Woodman's daughter. The fair maid referred him to her father and the lion applied for the girl. The father replied "Your teeth are too long." So the lion went to a dentist and had them extracted. Returning, he asked for his bride. "No," said the Woodman, "your claws are too long." Going back to the dentist, he had them drawn. Then he returned to claim his bride, and the Woodman, seeing that he was unarmed, bashed his skull in.

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I cant believe no one recognized you yet man! Love your vids keep it up😁

[@the300XM8]

@angella max don't give up your strenght for false sense of acceptance

[@brianescobar2168]

“It’s better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war”

[@muhammadrazashahhash]

yooooo nice seeing you here bro

[@eddieperez8111]

Ahh shit, Elishas here haha

[@LordAmalthea]

I realized I’ve watched probably 40 to 50 of your videos over the last two years. I can’t justify gaining so much insight without giving anything in return; especially in an era of garbage TV, on which many people may spend thousands per year. I happily cancel HBO, and swap it for patron dues. Thank you for your work.

[@satan3860]

Ben Jones ok Ranger. Change your socks and drink some water, you’re not thinking straight.

[@LordAmalthea]

Thanks, Satan. I’ll take your words into advisement, though they hold little weight accompanied by no explanation.

[@LordAmalthea]

Broderick Bunnell ok, anarcho-communism, I’ll bite. Any brainlet knows that technology is amoral, neither inherently good nor evil. How one chooses to use a tool reflects the morality of the user only. You can choose to interpret a director’s intended themes. You can also realize certain directors or themes across a media giant like HBO begin to show the same tired, thoughtless and predictable political agenda. What do you mean by experience a few apocalypses”?

[@andylane3739]

"Thanks Satan" is the best thing I've read today

[@jayrobinson1965]

Andy Lane you and Ben are idiots your calling somebody crazy but you both had to right “thanks Satan” because you both subconsciously needed to bow to your master you silly little boys good luck with the fire 🔥

[@dariomendoza9136]

You sir have revealed my one biggest flaw. I thought to be good for not having claws. And i find myself powerless when i need agression, because it is buried in the oblivion room of my shadows.

[@terryblanchard5842]

De-clawing a cat can render her defenseless if returned to the jungle, open to preditors.

[@Hawkinszm1]

“The world needs bad men. We keep the other bad men from the door.” -Rust Cole “If you are not capable of cruelty, you are absolutely a victim to anyone who is.” -Jordan Peterson

[@lTheBallsl]

Yet another Jordan Peterson quote that sounds deep, but has no wisdom. If Jordans teachings contained truth, he wouldnt be such an unhappy man.

[@pepeknamornik9283]

@@lTheBallsl agreed. his own being is a mess

[@mirzataufikurahman5478]

@@lTheBallsl same thing can be said to lots of other philosophers

[@TheHadi545]

I’m sorry but if we could pls realise that while yes, the left has plenty of flaws, Jordan Peterson’s BS is quite backwards thinking. Which is not what we need... that’d be great

[@hui975]

Wow looks like there are some jbp haters here. He's is a great guy. You guys criticize his ideas because your friends expect you to

[@TajyeRoberson]

We need to integrate the shadow characteristic of aggression. There is a healthy form of aggression. It springs from the tendency to grow and explore life.

[@larrythehero669]

Tajye Roberson thank you for this black man.💪🏾😤‼️

[@calebherbert730]

Larry TheHero and thank you for your ignorance, Larry🐷

[@mr.melontoyou]

Larry TheHero wtfff!!!! I know where you live MURRAYYYY

[@AlmightySuego]

Anger gets shit done

[@jameshuckvale7685]

@@AlmightySuego that's right,can save ones life as well.

[@mindasriver8408]

"If you want to shrink something, you must first allow it to expand. If you want to get rid of something, you must first allow it to flourish. If you want to take something, you must first allow it to be given. This is called the subtle perception of the way things are."

[@mindasriver8408]

I think behind the conceptual addiction there is an emotional contraction, or how the idea of the addiction feels in the body. Expanding is like allowing, relaxing, releasing, as opposed to tensing, struggling, fighting. I would not suggest someone drink more in order to stop drinking -- but I see your example of the cigarettes and think that could work.

[@BryanRolstad]

Tao de Ching?

[@mindasriver8408]

@@BryanRolstad that is correct

[@SistoActivitatemAtm]

mind as river mind I have a fear of participating in a discord community - I'm afraid I'll be thought of as out of touch/annoying. If I want to shrink get rid of the fear, how do I let my fear flourish or expand?

[@mindasriver8408]

@@SistoActivitatemAtm your fear of being afraid constricts you. Be OK with the fear.

[@stevethedreamerofdreams6444]

The reason for exploring your shadow is to recognise your own evil and gain greater control of yourself so you can keep that evil in your shadow and not unconsciously let it possess you

[@antikertech157]

I see the shadow as a repressed part of your true self by the dualistic concepts of "good" and "evil" from a sick society. This makes balanced people to hate a part of themselves, hiding it in the unconscious for a time. Rising above the dualistic good and evil consciousness allows for self-realization with great inner peace, bliss and a desire to rise ALL Life without attachments to any reactions or expectation. After this self-realization, anyone can say "the devil cometh and found nothing in me".

[@stevethedreamerofdreams6444]

@@antikertech157 If you are conscious of what's in your shadow it is still your shadow. It's not necessarily due to a society being sick that you refrain from killing your father or sleeping with your best friend's wife. These things belong in the shadow and it's a good thing if you value civil behaviour. It's the things we could do but are repressed. The only issue is whether you lie to yourself about these impulses/fantasies - if you deny their existance within yourself they may unconsciously influence your behaviour in unexpected ways.

[@jugg9140]

i trully think the purpose is to get rid of the shadow forever, some were born evil and prideful like me but with time started to learn the good way and changed completely, while some are born good and slowly started to become corrupt, like a fallen angel. It's better to be a demon change into an angel rather than an angel turn into demon, because that angel became a demon in his/her own choice. while the demon becomes good in his or her own choice, thus fulfilling God's free will that he gave us to choose dark or light.

[@Dzanarika1]

Very well said, Steve!

[@Csio12]

The shadow is not just evil within. Its unconscious unrecognised parts of us. Check it out. Read Jung.

[@komlat253]

This is one of the most important things to me ..the shadow self. This is so hard for people to ever understand

[@Its_TiCha]

Ever since my dad died which was recently I find myself standing up for myself.Standing my ground with family members.The fear I had in me of being afraid to stand up to people and saying what I have to say just went away.And after watching this video ...it's reaffirming.Im naturally soft spoken,always respectful and I mind what I say but I feel as if another side of me has awakened.I just didn't know it was my shadow!!

[@ghabwy9733]

Good for you and I am sorry about your father. Mine passed in 1999 but only now have really pushing my self on subjects such as this. Better late than never, I suppose. Appreciate this. Take care!

[@Its_TiCha]

@@ghabwy9733 thanks.Sorry about your dad.Just go for it.This journey you gonna take is gonna be so worth it.Hope everything works out and u get favourable outcomes.Take care.

Sorry for your loss. How was he like? Was he a good father?

[@Its_TiCha]

@ he was a great Father.He was a hard-working selfless, generous all around great person.He was also a great friend.He died being a good Samaritan.

[@RustyShakleford1]

thank you for sharing and confirming my experience. six months ago i took care of my mom until her death of brain cancer. i saw the doctors therapists friends and family turn a shoulder to her when she was in her most vulnerable time on her death bed. friends shes knows for 30 years. and her sister. my mom said she was to weak for too long and now that she knew she was dyeing she finally could say no to these people. i learned you have to be a monster to be able to cut people off youve had in your life for so long when you realize they are not a true friend or family.

[@bmav007]

This came at exactly the right time. I discovered this concept recently and feel like I have many repressed aspects of my life and personality screaming at me through my shadow.

[@Commissioner.]

Same here, I have so much original philosophy and don't know how to put it all together.

[@bmav007]

@@Commissioner.my thoughts exactly!

[@endlessnameless7004]

I was just thinking about doing some Shadow work today, but I wasn't sure how to approach it this time. This videos helps, as always, perfect synchrony.

[@bmav007]

@@endlessnameless7004 yeah I have been trying the last week or two but I am so new to it. It's a little tough to find good resources on the how

[@endlessnameless7004]

@@bmav007 Read some of Carl Jung's work. The man had some seriously profound insights. There really is no single way to integrate the Shadow, so you have to learn to rely on intuition. Meditation helps. Personally I rely on the Bible to provide the adhering flux, else all that integration can come undone given enough pressure.

[@holdingspace]

One of my key indicators / traits is that I’m a leader and its manifested in various parts of my life. Despite the scrutiny and responsibility it entails I’ve learned to embody it. I realized later on that any leader worth their salt is terrifying. Thinking about the tasks of a leader and the necessary skillset, harvesting good thoughts - suppressing bad ones. Fostering growth - Crushing competitors. Building team morale - demoralizing the competitor. At its core a good leader is simply an enemy you’re blessed to have on your side.

[@ferdinandmarcos8214]

A dialogue between the conscious, shadow and unconscious parts of yourself is an ongoing dialogue. It never ends. You just get binded with it and you adapt and you master it.

[@nik0stat]

I deeply despise society for the way it treats those who decide to embrace their shadow.

[@izaihahyde459]

They expect us to behave, as if we already dont!

[@hejaskylight5555]

And here you see, Your Shadow 💓

[@miss_anonymousx4975]

This part of your shadow?

[@miss_anonymousx4975]

Despising and hate should not be attached to aggression..like the man said in the video

[@rocker99908]

Forgiveness is to heal

[@Hero_Of_Old]

This came at the perfect time. I know I have so much potential, of which I could realise through creative endeavours. But I don't, I hold myself back all the time and never pursue them. I'm constantly suppressing this side of me and its coming through addictions and depression.

[@Hero_Of_Old]

@Metro Tmobile thanks man!

[@Iamconnorlee]

I completely understand, this is happening to me as well

[@David-qv9yy]

I took a lot of negative shit high on cannabis sativa. In ways its helped me grow. I'm hard and cold; however, still I hold on to my humanity, the love I mean.

[@pkosb2401]

Yep! Same here! Knowing is half the battle, so they say. Keep being observant, never giving up! 🕊

[@hejaskylight5555]

Yes, since i started creating everyday, i no longer have depression 💓🎶

[@tiranito]

This is one of the most difficult and long task in our lives. Therefore, one of the most rewarding. Good luck everyone!

[@younot6921]

8:32 i think doing shadow work and analyzing your subconscious and, most importantly, *repressed traumas/wrong doings/abandonment/ hurt etc.* is most important to do first

[@Chadthefatherbear]

About 2 years ago your channel was the beginning of my exposure to ideas that have significantly changed my life. Thanks yo.

[@the300XM8]

Like stories of old is also a great chanell

[@lilpp4791]

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[@jojox1733]

Yo welcome

[@Lando2.0]

May I ask how old you were 2 years ago? I’m 23 & most people say things eased up around the 25 mark and that this 23 mark I’m at is the beginning of finding myself

[@iwashere2370]

Southern Lu that’s how it was for me too. Upto 25 was darkness for me. Things got better from 25 but was a conscious choice/effort.

[@landonny]

"Painful though it may be, this is in itself a gain . . . How can I be substantial if I fail to cast a Shadow? I must have a dark side also if I am to be whole; and inasmuch as I become conscious of my Shadow I also remember that I am a human being like any other." (Jung, Modern Man in Search of a Soul, 1933).

[@mr.c2485]

Landon Clark There must be an established baseline of truth that makes these quotes viable. Otherwise, they simply leave one guessing and confused.

[@sjuvanet]

Mr. C what do you mean? the quote is pretty deliberate in what is and is not included, so as to ensure the readers understanding. you can apply this quote to many topics, and it can come up in millions of different conversations all with different pretexts and contexts and variations of the sort, but if analyzed alone Jung's intent is apparent.

[@dantefernandodantezambrano7910]

It's pitiful for us, human beings, to repress our instincts, and still believing we'll be better individuals by practicing compassion and mercy as well. I think the main task we must do is to aspire to become whom we truly are. A simple step to begin so is to admit our Shadow's existence. Then, may anyone find their best way to join their Light-Darkness within. Nietzsche was right when he wrote "The Man is something that must be overcome"

[@landonny]

@@mr.c2485 He is talking about why confronting one's Shadow is useful.

[@HouseFromSmartCity]

Yeah trying to repress that shadow eats you alive from the inside. It sucks the confidence out of you and makes you tentative...I realized that the times I felt most “present” and in tune, was when I just let go. That’s why I turned heel 🤷🏽‍♂️ no choice but to break bad

[@MultiKlika]

I've been doing this work for a few years. The easiest and most effective way towards identification and integration: Think about one person you dislike/hate/that made you angry. What is it about them that makes you feel that way? That's all you, that's your shadow, those are the parts of you you need to accept. :D

[@turkishdewdrop]

What/who makes me angry is my meth addicted neighbor, who lives with his mother she’s frail, 90 pounds, 80 years old, and he forced her to survive on fruit by loops and peanut butter, her room has gaping holes in the rotting floor, he stays in the shed behind her delaminated house smoking meth all night, he beats his poor dogs every single day, keeps them in chains, it’s astounding they are alive, multiple other reasons I could stare as to why I really really cannot stand his existence. I am genuinely curious, how it is that he is me, or is a part of me? Please let me know what you think. Thanks very much.

[@MultiKlika]

@@turkishdewdrop Excellent example! A lot of work can be done here. First of all, I would try to understand him and define him. Undemonise him and ask yourself: How does a man become like this? What would take me to become like this? More often than not, people use substances to regulate the feelings they can not deal with. I, for example, know that I can cover up my sadness with agresion very often. It's much more comfortable for me to be mad than to be sad. I do it with a feeling of inadequacy and shame, also. So, he can not deal with something... So, let's say, sadnesses took him to be addicted, shame made him spiraling deeper. In the beginning, he probably felt some kind of guilt, now he feels nothing (or maybe he feels much, we can not know). We don't know what happened to him. The most interesting part here are subjects of his abuse: mother and dogs. Both symbols of unconditional love. He clearly never received unconditional love and thinks he does not deserve it. He makes sure of it. Extremely, he punishes the beings that can feel that way towards him. Also, he made sure he's hated... hence, you know about the abuse that's going on. He doesn't try to hide it. All in all, he's unlovable and he makes sure he stays that way. You can go much deeper with the analysis since you can observe the situation directly. Now comes the fun part. Where are you him? What do you have in common? When was the last time you behave badly towards someone that did not deserve it? Were you disregarding their feelings? (It can be just a moment or one event). Were you a bit sadistic towards your partner, a friend, your mother? Feel that shame. What are you addicted to? Is it a common thing: food, alcohol, drug? Is it a relationship? A friendship? Fear? Safety... maybe you don't take enough risks? Where are you going in circles with the things that just don't do you any good? Do you think that some parts of you are unlovable and unacceptable? Why? Is it sadness, agresion, envy, jealousy? How did you punish people who accepted those? Where are your "holes in the floor"? Where do you feel unsafe? When's the last time you did something to make someone else feel unsafe? Are you striving or just surviving on the "fruit loops"? Do you, in fear, keep someone in state of survival and feel you don't give enough? And so on... Now try and have compassion for the neighbor. He's just a fragile human went wrong somewhere along his way. (Extremely hard, I know. 😅) This would be my approach in this case. Please let me know if this makes any sense to you. 😁

[@eureka2694]

The 3 type of people I really hate/can't stand are: 1_people who try to overule or cause harm to everyone and just CAN'T leave people alone. Live your life in your space like everyone else! Who said you had that power? I'm the type of person to mind my own business and I believe in freedom for everyone. Just do whatever as long as you're happy and not harming anyone. Which is why I hate these guys. 2_People who overcritîcize and have too high expectations I get it, we need criticism to be better. But there is a balance in everything. And some people just lay it to thick. And come on, leave people room to be humans, yeah? 3_people who just don't make sense and contradict themselves. Say something then the opposite. And alternate between the 2 super fast like 2 minutes (or less). And do it all the time, everyday. It's exausting. Conbine them with the critical type and they're the worst to be with.

[@fromthepeanutgallery1084]

@@turkishdewdrop Call the cops, the health department and the SPCA.

[@turkishdewdrop]

@@MultiKlika I agree with you completely, I do, I do. I do like my neighbor, why you might ask, becasue he is good to ME, he’s never been unkind to me ever,and anything I ask of him to do or give, he does. Strange huh? What I don’t like are his ways. His self destructive behavior, the addiction, the way he won’t do anything to give his a mother a better life, he honestly doesn’t even acknowledge that there’s a problem, his dog, the state of his house, the way he choose cotton candy and meth pieces and Red Bulls over his mothers nutrition, he steals her government checks and buys these things and leaves her without, the government brings them boxes of food every moth, without which she would surely starve. And your right about me, and I see what you mean. I’m terrible as well, I’m sadistic like crazy, I’m pretty sure that’s next to my core disposition which is despair/meloncholy, I am on an insane level both masochistic and sadistic. But I kind of like it. No shame there, I just realize it’s how I am. My shadows are wicked and here for it. I appreciate you for taking the time to write to me your thoughts, I’m grateful, for you. However I still do wish I help him and her and his dog, I can’t. Same way nobody can help me.

[@taketheredpill1452]

I've done a lot of growth work over the years. It always starts with me seeing another way that I'm an asshole. The denial of that part of me made it worse. Once I can sit with it, then the adult I am now can see it and I quickly come up with a better solution to the external frustration that triggers this dynamic. It's important to note that sitting with the unpleasant physical sensations and emotional terror that stand guard at this defense mechanism is the hardest part.

[@samanthamariah7625]

Yes, truly looking at different aspects of ourselves that we don’t want to look at (or can’t currently see) brings great growth. And for me, every time I face myself, a new unacknowledged aspect pops up to deal with and grow from. I believe we are here on this Earth run by polarity to integrate our own polarity inside of ourselves. Appreciate your comment 😊

[@taketheredpill1452]

@@samanthamariah7625 - Nice. I believe it's far darker than that. I'm part of a community that believes earth is a trap or lure. The purpose is to harvest suffering for non-corporeal entities (see Jerry Marzinsky). The only success in this world is figuring this out and never coming back. Forever Conscious Research on YT is a good starting place...

[@niilo2852]

I find I always have to watch these videos at least twice. One for listening carefully to the essay, and the next to look at the artwork. One of my fav channels.

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[@99thJediWarrior]

I imagine if Qui-Gon was alive and training Anakin, this lesson would be something he would teach. He saw the potential for the Dark Side in Anakin, but he believed that it was important for him to have in order to bring balance to the Force. In fact, I believe that a good amount of the conversations Anakin had with Palpatine were ones that he could've had with Qui-Gon. Anakin was always an instinctual Jedi and Qui-Gon knew this more than anyone. Throughout the Clone Wars TV Show and in Episode 3, Anakin was shown to have an instinctual side to himself in many aspects. In his combat piloting, his lightsaber combat, all that he was had an instinctual side to it. If Qui-Gon were alive, he might have had Anakin follow his instincts more, even those that may have bordered on the Dark Side. The Dark Side was where most of his potential resided. Going unchecked like it did only made things worse for the Jedi and the galaxy.

[@stephenthedude4383]

wtf i was thinking about this 2 days ago. must be the force!!!

[@mercmanmagik5250]

I also believe that Anakin would not have betrayed the Jedi if he were trained by Qui-Gon.

[@99thJediWarrior]

@@mercmanmagik5250 Same here. Under Qui-Gon's wing, Anakin would have become the true Chosen One. Though I think that if Qui-Gon trained him against the Council's wishes, Anakin wouldn't have to worry about betraying the Jedi, since Qui-Gon wouldn't teach him to be a Jedi. It's also very likely that Qui-Gon would renounce his standing as a Jedi in order to train Anakin. After all, they wouldn't allow him to train Anakin OFFICIALLY.

[@conscioussubconsciousness1976]

The force wanted Qui-gon to die, so that Anakin could be taught by a Palpatine in his ways, the force wanted to be balanced out, so it did, by killing almost all jedi who were dominant power of light at that time thus keeping the force unbalanced. Does the lesson of this story tells us that one shouldn’t suppress the shadow (dark side) of his nature quite entirely? Because then, the shadow will strike back (no pun intended)10th times harder? I feel so, but i’m up for debate.

[@mercmanmagik5250]

@@conscioussubconsciousness1976 deep. Damn sure wasn't balance when there's 1 or 2 sith and dozens of jedi

[@punk3375]

8:50 That explains why metal heads are usually chill people outside of a concert. Like, I ain't joking that was (and still is) actually a really insightful realization.

[@BN-fi9wi]

I've been reading "The Stoic Philosophy of Seneca". My favourite line so far is when he speaks about Cicero and his piteous letter to the Pompey: "... he could never be half a prisoner, because his freedom is always complete and solid, unbeholden to others, master of itself, and towering above others. What can rise higher than a man who is higher than Fortune?"

[@Grunge1012]

Read what Nietzsche said about Stoicism.

[@juanantoniogonzalez8729]

@@Grunge1012 where? :)

[@juanantoniogonzalez8729]

@@Grunge1012 thanks for reply! And the link!

[@bernhardvonbarret1729]

I have been reading Stoicism, and i can sumarize or shorten that Seneca is the Obi Wan Kenobi of the old world, and Nero was Anakin. simple, there are some different things but in a nutshell is that, and Seneca was a contradiction of his ideals, read De Ira on the book of Anger,Mercy,Vengeance.

[@lambd01d]

@@Grunge1012 Don't agree with Nietzche. He's one of a long line of people who wilfully misunderstand Stoicism.

[@ctrain8900]

I'm a highschool wrestler, and navigating life and emotions and aggression and temperance is hard to do. But, after the season ended and I decided I was going to stay single and happy the way I was, I felt dignity and something firm in my step. I did what i did, said what i said, and i didnt do and didnt say what others wanted or expected. It feels good.

[@mrigue56]

Ctrain 8 good job lil guy keep it up

[@erikat2625]

I love this. What keeps me integrated is understanding Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Mastering Self actualization is very hard. But integration is essential. Thank you for this 🙏🏽

[@Sol-ui2if]

The path to Light is through darkness. Love, an angel with black wings.

[@michaelfeeney369]

Well I enjoy Jung I like Shakespeare’s words: “To thine own self be true”. Or Tony Montana: “I always tell the truth - even when I lie”.

[@DannySullivanMusic]

Scarface is in my top 2 along with Django Unchained. There are valuable lessons about manhood to be learned from both movies. Thanks for sharing that quote, now I'm gonna have to rewatch it!

[@LeFlamel]

Roy in the comments, I'm blessed

[@michaelfeeney369]

@LeFlamel 僕を負けない boku wo makenai Translates roughly to: I will not lose I know my quotes

[@LeFlamel]

@@michaelfeeney369 which SSB Roy is your fave?

[@michaelfeeney369]

@LeFlamel Melee

[@freshprince8919]

I’ve allowed myself to be trapped in a societal box of conformity because I had repressed the shadow of my psyche. It torments me everyday, Thanks for sharing, and allowing us to move forward🙏🏽

[@secretshaman189]

I love your images. I am a professional artist, been through art history, and you come up with images I am not familiar with that are very dramatic and illustrate your commentary beautifully!

[@GearsOfLag2]

All my life I tried to choose good, without realizing, all the people around me were evil.

[@foilster1]

Me too

[@victoriadombrowski384]

Having failed to conquer self,perhaps the best I can hope for is to arrive at an amicable truce - Ashley Brilliant

[@t5396]

Strange to see a female praise Schopenhauer.

[@kt9495]

I think it points to the middle way being where we find peace. “I didn’t transcend my ego. We became partners, we became teammates.”- East Forest Grandmothersphere. It also accepts that we know what we know, but we surrender to the truth that in all our seeking, at the end of the day...Life is a great mystery. It twists and turns. It surprises us in its unfolding. In its enfolding. Better to grab the popcorn and ride the wave.

[@Originalman144]

"Rare is a woman that conquers self before her youthful looks fade."

[@Originalman144]

@@kt9495 "To transcend the ego is to revere a higher power than oneself." Too many people worship themselves -- a path leading to no peace.

[@mr.c2485]

KT Hi KT! Allow me to offer these thoughts for your consideration as pertaining to the mystery of the human creature and it’s conscious desires. #1. We all want the same thing... soundness of mind. One that is not moved by the whims of men or the eventualities of life. #2. Our minds and bodies are not designed to absorb the effects of condemnation...on any level. Given those “facts” I have found that only malice aforethought can disrupt the process of attaining the powerful attributes that both these truths offer. Both offer a profound awareness not only of self, but of all others around us. I can’t begin to describe the freedom that this practice has afforded me. Perhaps this baseline..if acceptable..will add value to your life and the people around you.

[@anttam117]

Thank you. I needed this. I keep hearing about the importance of integrating one’s own shadow, but nobody seemed to have an idea how to go about it. Being aware that it is there is not enough...

[@mr.c2485]

Ant Tam Perhaps this will help. There are exactly two truths that apply to every person on the planet. #1. We all desire soundness of mind. One that is not moved by the whims of men or the eventualities of life. #2. Our minds and bodies are not designed to absorb the effects of condemnation...on any level. Given that...there is only one thing that has the power to disqualify both endeavors...malice aforethought, or in this case, the shadow. The process isn’t complicated, but the discipline of it requires a type of embracing of weakness which in the end strips one of condemnation and accusation. Not easy...but it can be done. This vid made it too complicated because it failed to establish a baseline of agreement. Without that, there is no way to start the dialogue.

[@iYelle]

Or think of that Tyrion quote

[@mr.c2485]

97alexk There are no limits. Additionally, if your looking for your identity in another person you’re going to be terribly disappointed. I can’t honestly say that this understanding has practical applications. It’s more of a realization...an exposure of weakness brought on by desires. This discipline shouldn’t lead us into a defensive posture but rather an acceptance of self and eventually others based on those realizations. I simply call it...”I see me...I see you”. Some refer to it as loving your neighbor as yourself.

[@Ruylopez778]

@@97alexk Well, I'm not an expert, but I imagine that the process of individuation will involve mistakes and will be a continual process. In that sense, I think questioning whether you are being too aggressive, for example, is a constant judgement call, and even varies considerably based on the person, and the situation. Maybe I'm too pessimistic, but I imagine that the feeling of wholeness would be rather fleeting. I mean, we may become more assertive and authentic for example, at which our perspective shifts from who we used to be, and what once seemed like progress, just becomes the new normal, despite us feeling more grounded overall. Does that make any sense? It's like when we develop in a new skill, we can't always appreciate how much we've learned, because we can't remember how clueless we were. Just my opinion. I suppose being more grounded gives us more a sense of security, and therefore less self critical and prone to rumination.

[@Ruylopez778]

@@97alexk I guess everyone has different motivations. For me, I'm not so much concerned with how dark things are, but certainly I've realised I'm very goal driven, and a perfectionist. I'd rather find an authenticity in how I think and behave, so that I'm perhaps more comfortable with my decisions, yet equally less controlled by them, and not ruminating on the past. I think that might constitute my version of wholeness more so than the idea of untapped potential or power. Einzelganger did a video collaboration with The Diamond Net about integration. I haven't watched any of The Diamond Net's videos yet, so I can't claim to know if they are what you're looking for, and as I said I'm certainly no expert, just putting together the little knowledge I have from this channel and a couple of others with my own idea of what wholeness might be like for me. I don't know - I don't want to try telling you what to do, and I can understand your curiosity about 'how deep things go', but I think, personally, I would be cautious about taking that approach, or certainly take it at a steady pace. I think one approach from the Einzelganger video seems to be slowly subtracting the barriers we have built up, rather than trying to "add" repressed aspects back, if that makes sense. A kind of subtraction rather than addition.

[@johnmoreno4212]

The shadow is a tool that you may call up when confronted with evil. Passivity has no chance when aggression comes to call. Shadows exist for very good reasons.

[@TheKillerSloth420]

7:32 I felt that quote on a spiritual level

[@TheDoctornaut]

7:57 for how to integrate your shadow

[@ShimmeringWind]

9:17 is it more solid suggestion of what to do

[@sillygoober698]

Thank you

[@jasondennis6038]

This channel is one of my favorites. I really think it's underrated. I keep recommending it to people I know. Keep up the great vids.

[@mysteryjunkie9808]

This channel should have over 1 million subscribers easy. This content is pure gold.

[@edgreen8140]

When you are able to use your anger and possible violence ; you will feel secure enough not having to use it. Equate it with a knowledge and ability to use martial arts. You feel secure and do not need to get involved in fights unless its inevitable.

[@bryanfuller4465]

I am 17 seconds into the Video and i am already pausing it to say that i know with out a doubt it's going to be Perfection. It gives me hope when i see there are those of us who still understand what it means to be..,, dare I say it... Legendary.

[@wellboyahyeah]

This is the greatest channel on KZbin. I tip my hat to you sir.

[@amandeepbaghiana4510]

You just covered in 10 minutes what I've been feeling my entire life. This hits way too close to home

[@MIHMediaInc]

This is an explanation of the process of holofication experienced by kurosaki Ichogo in the anime Bleach. Once holofication was achieved Ichigo constantly wrestled with his holo which was a representation of his unbound restraint which is a mirror of his spirit power that being why he could never control his spirit pressure and why his zanpaktou was always in a state of shikai. Indeed the Bleach anime had this philosophy echoing through out the whole series. YingYang means wholeness 🙂

[@LazerTv-fd9pi]

You are likely helping thousands of people through your videos. I would like to genuinely thank you for what you do. The videos are great. God bless you and your soul! I hope you find wholeness in your life and help other find it too.

[@radroofer]

I know since I asked the one y'all call Jesus to baptize me in the Holy Ghost I received healing and wisdom. Now Christians hate me because I make them question their religion. In Matt:5:6 it says blessed is he that hungers and thirsts for Righteousness... None of them are hungry or thirsty.

[@iYelle]

Beautifully put, thank you very much. This is the first time I understood that using aggression to stand up for myself is actually an act of integrating my shadow self to become more whole. A part of me had been feeling guilty and apologetic - not to those who've been causing me harm but to those who are getting caught in the crossfire. Still, a smaller part has been reveling at the favorable results and at the realization of the power I have to affect my circumstances. That smaller part has had me worried - I thought I was becoming "evil," but no, I'm just becoming less constrained and better off for it.

[@327CBG]

In less words, stand up for yourself and care for yourself. Do not lose yourself in the desires of others

[@johnyhawk5120]

These videos have really helped me to look at things differently. I tend to suppress allot of things .I also struggle with controlling my anger,I realize I need to understand it and use it to help myself and others .

[@crestaljean824]

It is good to be reminded that there is something worth with our shadows. That it is nothing to be ashamed of, rather, it is how we harness it and make use of it as part of ourselves.

[@lucasthomson]

The work you do is outstanding. To understand and pull together all these ideas from many sources into a themed video of such value I find truly admirable. Just know - it is appreciated greatly.

[@daliar5327]

I had a quarter life crisis a few years ago and after a few weeks of journaling realized that I had so much built up self hate from repressing my “negative” qualities and feelings. I realized that I had not been practicing self love and true self acceptance. Watching this video and learning that this is already a concept further emphasizes our interconnectedness. Wow! I’m only one expression of this universe and consciousness.

[@theunionstatesofamerica727]

so your shadow self is pretty much your jojo stand. thats freakin awsome means I can finally become a stand user.

[@Alexrider02]

Fascinating. This is something I edged on understanding myself when I began analyzing the types of characters I create and how they represent various aspects of myself, some of which I tried to distance myself from until I realized that I was only turning them into characters to externalize them, give them a name, and understand them.

[@Spoeism]

Who's actually running this channel, an Ascended Master? Assistant to an Ascended Master? The timing alone, and I know this applies to so many viewers who state as much. End of last week I started studying up "Shadow Integration/work" from multiple sources, and who releases this video when? Over a year of serendipitous timing. Synchronicity

[@Revelatory369]

P.D. S that, or your searches are all linked by the internet connection and so it suggests and/or shows you more of the same subject according to content creators who have paid channels... perhaps not so magical after all.

[@Spoeism]

@@Revelatory369 Algorithms don't dictate the timing of his content, when and what he creates, in relation to collective unconsciousness and the state of culture. he's not a robot and I've been following hi for years. Try again Agent of Resistance.

[@dakizm]

Your confusing Synchronicity with the Law of Attraction

[@TheDonWallzie]

Don't rescue me. The darkness is an old friend and we must meet again.

[@ivanzavala345]

Pure gold. Simple and clear, with a powerful delivery. Thanks for creating this video. Cheers

[@Quarrelstick]

This video so perfectly summarized and provided much needed insight into multiple Concepts and patterns I've been wrestling with recently. Talk about divine timing! thank you!

[@mikem8899]

I've been waiting for this video since I found this channel over two years ago. I've learned so much about myself and grown from your amazing videos. So, thank you for what you do.

[@stoicx2532]

"In short, in integrating our shadow we will move towards the ideal of psychological wholeness, and this is the ideal that produces the greatness of character that is sorely missing in the modern world." - Academy of Ideas Seems strange in a way, as we live in the least repressed age to date. Or were the prior generations more integrated, thus having greatness of character?

[@stoicx2532]

Have I found the answer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWrdhIRoqqx2pas

[@antimatteranon]

we have repressed ourselves. and mostly mentally, i would say.

[@boris_ev]

Great script, imagery and overall delivery. Thank you!

[@nonplayablecharacter3487]

Understanding the psychology of myself, an individual, has helped me understand the political climate and what its really all about. Healing will come to these people if they will turn around and face theselves.

[@ushamgr4588]

How to face oneself

[@Robrtaraujo16]

Was looking forward to a new video, grateful and very appreciative towards you and your work 🙌🏾

[@a.ielimba78]

I can lucid dream every night, I started at age 20 so any one can do this. I started memorizing how I felt during the dream . Until eventually this memory made me realize I was sleeping and called me to awakening in the dream. I can focus my awareness till after I am awake. To feel my mind shift like that or vise versa in a awake state to the imagination side. This shifting feeling is trippy yo, the masculine side my body felt dense structured. The feminine side felt free, like liking go of concepts and stirred the imagination. A free moment for the spirit to shift basically and to connect to another part of us. I am guy lol I am still me I think even better. Feminine energy rocks, it helps me relax and achieve Zen easier. It lets me let go of things, like which might anger me or other bad embodied egos. The masculine is still their, just less doubtful and dense and limited and more free spirited and light . When I channel focus my awareness on this feminine feeling in a awoken state. Which feels the same as lucid dreaming or altered states. I see the shift I feel it, my imagination becomes stronger in the present moment.

[@greaterkansascityemasculat8114]

Chemical imbalances of the mind.

[@MikeLarry37]

This is by far one of the most amazing videos I've ever encountered. It hit me so hard due to the integration of ones shadow being a process I myself have undertaken and this video could not be more correct in its teachings. This should be shared with anyone who desires to become enlightened with ones true self.

[@JA-gz6cj]

wish I understood this shadow stuff 10 years ago. 29 now, but not too late to change myself I guess

[@terryblanchard5842]

I think an introspective mind combined with natural curiosity and admiration of the natural world, over time can perhaps integrate our shadow, given time. Some call it wisdom. Truly, an unexamined life is not worth living.

[@gingermarshy007]

Best channel on this platform. Really enriched myself by learning n contemplating such things as are in these videos. Many, many thanks.

[@ilikehumans1096]

I always hated "group think" ever since I was a child. Always did things my own way often contrary to the mainstream. Most people lack the imagination and the will to stand out.

[@hamsam789]

being contrarian for its own sake isnt wise either you know...

[@fromthepeanutgallery1084]

@@hamsam789 Exactly: "Hey Johnny what you rebelling against?" Brando: "Whadda you got?"

[@fromthepeanutgallery1084]

With a handle like I like humans. What a paradox

[@dani7800]

Naruto and Kurama it's a good representation of integrating the shadow.

[@brendon796]

like alex mecer and dexter and Jackie Estacado

[@michaelfeeney369]

@Dani there is a ton of symbolism in Naruto. He literally had to face his shadow self in the show to learn how to fully control Kurama.

[@gothictdk3792]

⚔️”Naruto”🍥 like the Anime???

[@YourfavoriteHao]

Good example

[@latieplolo]

This was really important for me to hear while struggling with postpartum rage.

[@geoffreydesena587]

You just changed my life. Thank you. I’m picking up that shadow journal again tonight.

[@lumberluc]

You, sir, really hit the nail on the head. I have been finding what was wrong with everything around me, but with you saying that, no wonder negotiations are never-ceasing. I've come to accept what made my Shadow, and what can be used to make myself better. I encourage others to face themselves, and seek to be better with what they can become. Its tiring, but so worth it. As well to add to your video; At what point does self-hate kick in the door and demand your refinement?

[@timr3621]

Thank you for these videos, they're of very good quality and help a lot!!

[@FunkedUpKids]

My word, that Jekyll and Hyde reference resonates so strong with me, thanks for sharing! I’ve got work to do

[@trydalc]

This was the most comprehensive video and yet the easiest for me to understand. Thank you so much!!

[@timsilva1944]

Love these videos! And the art depicted is amazing.

[@finflamflamharrison9265]

throught I was going to learn how to add shadows to my drawings haha

[@troyarmstrong434]

"There's a shadow on you, son."

[@MeF0r3v3r]

This video explained perfectly on what i was doing for years with myself, trying to know myself and being one with my shadow self and use it for the good and higher purpose. I have lost my will to my meanings but today after a few videos i found that perfectly described what i am going through and trying to achieve. I have regained myself and will continue to live. Thank you for this video!

[@michaelirwin1698]

I think it is a one with our creator,I know I love the world the same as anyone and we are told to live a certain way and live perfect but are in obedience to people who don't live by it, some people are either one side of the coin or the other, maybe just accept that it's the way god created me and find that balance, stuck in the middle with you! So what does any of it mean to be here and either have one side or the other the balance of good and bad apart from its your story in life learning along the way, new experiences, trying to make your dreams a reality and saying thanks to God combine your search with the Bible and see what you find good luck leprechauns

[@juliechipo257]

Powerful explanation that’s better helped me to understand and appreciate the process of and the need to integrate my shadow. Thank you! The accompanying art work in the video was beautiful and supported the commentary really well!

[@Venuser]

I have always admired your channel. Yet, now in the darkest days of my life, when I am surrounded by Yin. You and your videos seem to be released at times and with topics, which seem to speak directly to me with the calming reassurance of a wise father. Guiding me to the Yang, or in my case, Venus the morning star. Thanks for the great work, I am excited to hear more from you.

[@oknotyet9630]

Venus the morning star?

[@rustysmalls]

Whilst practicing Buddhist insight meditation and mindfulness, i noticed the blackness of the ego self, the petty wants or desires beginning to dissolve or empty out. There is an expansive quality to all of this, that naturally increases compassion and frees the individual from incessant navel gazing. Our attachment and self indulging is at the core of this. Ultimately being content as we are in the present, makes the so called shadow self much less of a problem

[@adami2140]

What about love though...

[@youngwest3271]

These videos are priceless. Thank you for making them.

[@BennyFergusonJr100]

Thanks for this clear outline of the Why of shadow work. It’s what I have been looking for for a few weeks now.

[@josephruiz4163]

Man, I hope this becomes a series like the last one. Your last one was straight fire; Magnum opus thus far.

[@vitriolicAmaranth]

5:11 reminds me of the Onion report on a man who seemed perfectly normal in public but had heated arguments with nobody for hours at a time in the comfort of his own home.

[@xnyz7]

This channel is the best period !

[@IDLExHANDS]

Understanding our dark side, we become stronger as individuals. I've always thought that we as humanity are capable of anything under the right set of circumstances. Without accepting all of who we are, we would never have survived as long as we have.

[@siddiquenadir44]

This Channel is my divine guidance.

[@timr3621]

Incredible, that is just what I needed and lo and behold: a video about the shadow appears!

[@MrEric786]

I love the ‘Academy of Ideas’ videos. No useless babble. Plenty of interesting insights. Pure knowledge (and wisdom, if practiced).

[@bhavajankumar6782]

The trick is to learn to incorporate this practically. Loved the thoughts shared in this! Thank you. I Look forward to all your future videos.