Integrating the Opposites Within | Shadow Work

[@TheDiamondNet]

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What is meant by finding ones gold??

[@somethingyousaid5059]

Whoa, you really know your stuff. Your insight is impressive.

[@TheDiamondNet]

Thank you!

[@lindyastacey]

Hi there it's Mark here. Great advice on this topic. At the tender age of 55 , i'm just really beginning to understand my shadow aspect of my personality. Took a little while huh !! Any whoo . I'm learning a lot from your wisdom. Peace and blessings to you.

[@prabuddh_mathur]

woah! I was really interested in Jungian Psychology and you just at the moment collaborated with Einzelganger. Thanks you just earned a sub.

[@patriarchysound]

One of my favorite quotes of recent has been "The opposite of love isn't hate, it is indifference." Really makes me realize that love and hate are really closely related to each other.

[@TheDiamondNet]

On the relative, "love" and hate are opposites on the same spectrum. Now, on the absolute, love is simply what is and doesn't have much to do with human relationships directly. It's the prima materia of reality. So, it is just what is. And what I've found is that fear (resulting in attachment and resistance) is the thing that blocks love from being experienced. So, love and fear are opposites. But indifference has an interesting relationship to love for sure.

[@patriarchysound]

@@TheDiamondNet Is it more accurate to say that indifference is in an opposite category to both love and hate then? Because even tho love and hate are opposites of eachother, they are also complementary towards eachother in terms of wholeness. Thanks for discussing!

[@TheDiamondNet]

@@patriarchysound I feel like it would be a different spectrum. So, it would be more like indifference versus investment, or something of that nature that implies someone is taking something seriously. And thank you for your comment as well.

[@ahobimo732]

Hate is often the negative expression of love. You direct your hate towards whatever threatens what you love.

[@nethercords]

@@TheDiamondNet i came up with this expression/idea today: "Love is a dimensional vibration" most people refer to a singular dimensional perspective of love, but im always looking to reconcile these lost dimensions

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Same here, binging it all!

[@kelvingivens1629]

This is the best video on shadow work. I'm posting this link on other videos to get people to find her

[@mahabilal3865]

Emerald, I appreciate the wisdom you share on this channel and I find myself coming back when I have questions. Your ability to explain these insights in such a simple and well spoken manner is very helpful, so thank you!

[@KabooM1067]

I cried watching this. Feels like this video was meant for me. I knew already from your other videos some of the concepts you spoke about such as repressing some aspects of ourselves and pushing them into the shadow, and thanks to meditation I knew *exactly* which parts these were (I can't put names to them but I can identify them and they take on various recurring shapes and characters/spirits in my dreams) and I've avoided confronting them for a long time. It's terrifying, and now I know why it's terrifying after watching this video. It's like I (or the current dominant parts of myself that I identify with) might feel invalidated if I acknowledge the other parts because of this intense polarity I created in my psyche. I think I have a bit more clarity about what I need to do about it now. It's all me, after all, even if I tried to deny it. It might be a lifelong journey or a one day exercise, but I know that I need to do it anyway or I'll remain in my cycle of misery and confusion for the rest of my life. I will go watch your active imagination videos now. Thank you.

[@VAB31]

It's always fascinating to hear about the Shadow.

[@rhimeralemuse]

Possibly the spectrum flows and harmonizes like musical notes , rather than polarizing rivals in metered time. Tuning a self awareness to the reality of consciousness in variable waves of soundings(energies).

[@englemanart]

Thanks, I have recently started doing this and it's nice to hear someone put words to it / define it all like this. I have clicked the bell. Much appreciated!

[@ElMono914]

You're videos on shadow work are so helpful and eye opening! Thank you for making these.

[@theserialseducer]

Keep your content coming, you explain things that resonate perfectly for my personality type

[@heloisamarshall9431]

I have been watching your videos lately Today is my birthday and I talked to my psychologist about them And today you uploaded another one especially on my favorite topic that you bring Thank You

[@apocalypticcity8792]

Heloisa Marshall happy birthday to you! Enjoy

[@TheDiamondNet]

Happy Birthday!!! :)

[@heloisamarshall9431]

@@TheDiamondNet Thank you!!!

[@heloisamarshall9431]

@@apocalypticcity8792 Thank you!!!

[@debanjanchowdhury4397]

Hugely thoughtful video. I love Jungs concepts and motifs about psyche . I am trying to integrate my shadow. And a huge thanks to you that your video is an insightful one and a magnificent piece.

[@lordapophis5723]

So what you are saying here is that the good side and my bad side should be nurtured? Awesome!

[@AndreasDivus1]

Wow! I could go on and on. But as it is I will just say wow.

[@clarkorion197]

Very powerful points made, about a subject of important internal psychological development. Many thanks for your wisdom and energy. Have a good day.

[@piperar2014]

Looking at my judgements wouldn't be helpful to me, because I'm not a judgemental person. I'm accepting and approving of all. People who are judgemental are less evolved, really. Oh... wait...

[@markojelegenda]

Emerald, i want to be the best tulip i can be

[@vikz5413]

Thanks Emerald. I like the way you deliver you content. I hope for your clients you are as good a therapist as you are a teacher 🙂

[@beaubaez3]

Thank you for a clear and concise discussion, helping me understand Jung at a deeper level. The application was especially useful.

[@camisard1358]

When I am really impressed with a conversation ,on line, I ask my self was this a unique opportunity based in prior thinking or was the discussion just brilliant? You are always brilliant and I think I needed more thought on this subject. So I will keep coming back.

[@richardbedford8120]

Good and evil, male and female, past and future, etc. They are both separated and integrated by the greater self. Our egos are just an unknowing part of the greater self.

[@tottenhamhotspurish]

You’re brilliant. You’ve taught me so much. Thank you.

[@Sharkuterie327]

Forming judgements for the purpose of dis-identification with traits perceived as “bad” (or visa versa for “good”) sounds like it is based in a spectrum about social acceptance/rejection. I end up asking what other reasons a judgement might form. For instance, I fear lack of personal control, so judgements are a way of imposing internal order (I am watching your chaos video next, lol). You mentioned future videos may go into mechanisms for schisms, anticipating the questions I have from this one. I look forward to it. Thank you, Emerald!

[@druzbamoralis]

Soooo happy that i found your channel

[@MuslimahWarrior]

Love listening to your amazing content🙏 sending you peace, love and light ♡

[@ahobimo732]

For me, honesty and loyalty is the crux of judgment. I have a deep loathing for betrayal.

[@TheDiamondNet]

Well, the way I definite judgment in the sense that counts is, "Are you using a value judgment of another person to prop up your own identity by allowing you to identify with what you see as good and not with what you see as bad?" So, the way to look for Shadows is to look for your internal "betrayer"... which requires you to see yourself in unflattering lights. Then you can begin to understand the mechanism more and why it happens... which may then give you access to any part of yourself you've thought of as reflecting this quality in some way.

[@ahobimo732]

@@TheDiamondNet Thank you for the advice. I will try this.

[@Antediluvian137]

Brilliant insight - thank you for your videos ❤️

[@geewheeler04]

I have Borderline personality disorder. This video is just what I needed to work on to but I couldn't figure out how to do it. Thanks

[@vahemegerdoonian2652]

Great stuff! I can feel your commitment and passion about the topic I just subscribed and will watch all of your shadow videos. I need to find the hidden unconscious contents it's not easy since I already see myself as a pretty open and honest with myself type of person, understanding and accepting many of my faults.

[@cutebutdeadlyxx]

I am really looking forward to more videos about this subject. I find it really hard to try and integrate opposite traits.

[@88tongued]

I don't like the idea of moderation. I don't like mixing babies with bath water or accepting trade-offs. I rather take out the bad ingredient and have only good. So I approach my emotional life this way, or I make plans that I will manage to be fully functional without the "bad" x-emotion. Glad I saw the video.

[@TheDiamondNet]

Don’t think of it so much as moderation, but as integration. There is no bath water in your authentic personality. It’s all baby.

[@image30p]

Excellent! I think this can help a lot.

[@patman2438]

I very appreciate your content/input - however you want to call it.

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Neat. Competition for Teal.

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starrychloe hahaha 😂 well I certainly now have two great channels instead of one! Both are wow 🤩 They have different angles, styles and blind spots... I very much like both!

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Thank you 🙏🏻💗

[@carlosmorthera5504]

VERY useful. Many thanks, again!

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[@AmandaMG6]

One of my internal schisms is "I don't want to be anything like close-minded people," which creates an interesting conundrum 😂

[@yahtomiro5429]

emerald, thank you so much. you are a soul detective :D

[@Mikkokukko]

Thank you! Great stuff, really helps. Going through really tough times.

[@lightgridoracletarot7578]

Hi I love listening to your explanations ty! It weaves understanding its so nice. I like the hand gestures too! I'm learning to draw hands in school right now and I am watching you talk and explain with your hands. Do you talk about Internal Family Systems work too? I'm learning how to integrate my parts on the spectrum through that form of integration with a therapist. It's been so helpful. I love doing shadow work now more and tend to embrace it easier now. I had a hard time integrating on a somatic level what I needed to feel with the understanding. But its happening slowly. I'm doing work with understanding my fight flight and melting old energy out of my system. It's helping but it only happens when there is safety within the different parts. Ty ❤️

[@mhyunsook]

AFTER MY Ayahuasca experience i had Animus encounters w. Thin deprived and and angry and demanding man.. it can be viewed as possessed.. I'm trying to do Active imagination with them

[@loveandcherishdebbie]

Thank you for this info

[@Passiyona]

But how to know how to deal with the internal barrier?

[@cherrychick001]

Hi there, With your shadow tarot readings, do you do these over the phone or Skype? Cheers

[@TheDiamondNet]

Hello. I mostly do them over Skype or Zoom. But I can do a phone call

[@acertree1980]

Gosh!!! I think I'm going to have to watch this video several times as a part of me kept tuning out. Is this common? Does this suggest that my shadow is quite dense?

[@TheDiamondNet]

Well, it could be just an attention thing. But it could also be unconscious avoidance. Often times, the mind does use distraction to avoid uncomfortable truths and changes.

[@acertree1980]

@@TheDiamondNet thanks for the food for thought 😊

[@MarySunset]

there is also a thing about our brains - it always tries to save energy, therefore it usually takes familiar ways of thinking, cause something new takes more effort to execute.. to form new connections between neurons and, therefore, learn to do/think something new - you need to be persistent and try and try again and again) it's simple but we tend to forget it)

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Excellent

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Thankyou.

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[@aaronjacquelinesandford3518]

Do you think judgement can be healthy?

[@365healthjourney]

Judgments with honesty and integrity are never unhealthy and should be listened to One doesn’t judge oneself naturally they won’t judge others if you’re honest with yourself there’s nothing real about the unhealthy judgments you make about self and others are minds creations of thought realities but still can judge ones surroundings for ones safety.

[@aaronjacquelinesandford3518]

@@365healthjourney the archetype of "Judge Judy" is one who takes those less evolved into responsibly. This type of judgement is pure rational and isn't interested in the emotional side, yet offers one the ability to take accountability for their actions. She is a great public figure to describe where judgement is perfectly needed in society. From an independent level I think boundaries and personal standards assist us to come into alignment with what we want and don't want. If practice correctly it invites in Co creators rather then Co dependents.

[@365healthjourney]

It takes responsibility one who’s responsible for a crime such as torture jeopardizes the safety in society forgiveness isn’t always an opinion we need justice which is judgment it depends on the integrity of the judge to delivery justice

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ConNection??? What is that? Some kind of instant ramen brand?

[@mynde5279]

that's a poor way to put it imo. mind fundamentally is a complex of parts which can often disintegrate. what you're offering is more of a psychological approach. but you can do kriya to be able to bend the mind energetically whichever way you like. however, it's a rather lengthy, elaborate, and honestly - very demanding process

[@TheDiamondNet]

I understand what you're saying, because emotional issues occur on the level of the body. So, to get rid of emotional wedges that create these schisms we can also do body/energy work... such as Kriya, Tai Chi, etc. But this is specifically a top-down way of coming at the issue... using the mind as a doorway instead. But you're still stepping down into the same emotion. So, it's the same result, using a different doorway. But there are, of course, some drawbacks to taking the path of the mind in this way. And that's because the mind is tricky. But I've personally found this modality to be very helpful. And it's good for people who aren't into a body-based yogic path.

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