Shadow Work Explained - Jungian Psychology - Carl Jung

[@TheDiamondNet]

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[@hikicha]

@The Diamond Net The other thought is - if we have limited possibilities of whom we can be, then we don't become anybody. We simplify life to take few characteristics, ideas, mental models so that we can be successful in the sphere we have defined . How do you differentiate this from repression ?

[@kevinwilmore3604]

Ok. Diamond. Here's my question to you... Have you ever seen your Shadow??? I mean. Literally seen your Shadow??? Because I have seen mine!

So pleasant to have to get through this again, as you made it simple. It just reminds me that this is what we get through when in therapy even though we never evoke it as shadow. Clever video during which or I. Which you uncover your own experience, and this reassures me and confirms topics I'm writing about, in a book, although my aim is not psychology.

[@TimThomas-mn2xh]

​@@kevinwilmore3604I have also seen mine ❤

[@jamiepeay528]

according to jung you cannot integrate the shadow itself, or the unconscious aspect of yourself because it is a different personality on a different level of awareness. it doesn't forget the way you do, it never sleeps, and it isnt limited by the biological and social/cultural imperatives the way your conscious ego is. and throughout life as the shadow grows more dense and becomes more powerful,, it starts trying to communicate with you through projections, visions, and dreams. and the more dense the shadow, especially if one has experienced a lot of trauma, the more influence it will have on your life unconsciously - it will be the one pulling your strings by controlling you emotionally and ideologically. most people are in fact utterly dominated by their shadow. but once you open your mind to the fact that another personality or alter-ego exist within you that you are otherwise unconscious of, you begin to experience synchronicity - which is how the unconscious manifests externally to communicate with our conscious ego's directly in the external world via causally unrelated coincidences. but it is important to remember that you cannot integrate the shadow itself because it is the unconscious part of your psyche, though you can integrate the psychic content which the shadow reveals once you become aware of it within you and consciously investigate it's nature. after that the shadow is revealed to be your higher "self", or the spirit within us that illuminates our conscious lives through the world of inspirational imagery and healthy sensuality. it becomes our daimon as it were, and no longer seeks to sabotage us but instead seeks to guide us. the self sabotage that happens before our recognizing the existence of the shadow is intentionally done by the unconcious/alt-ego in order to awaken us to it's existence within and our connection to nature and everything else in the universe. this is what the high mysteries of the ancient esoteric traditions were all about, and jung came to understand that on a very real level of personal conscious experience. he actually could see his own daimon via projection of his imagination or what you might call hallucination, and would communicate with it directly as if it were standing in the room with him.

[@psychopomp9371]

Wonderfully explained.

[@javideas]

Could share some quotes? I thought that Jung pointed that shadow its not another person and, in fact, that Ourselfs are a mix of Ego, Self, Shadow, Anima/animus and colective unconscious

[@ryanwalters7344]

Thank you for that explanation. It really helped to clarify what I've been struggling to put my finger on which happened to involve navigating the rhythm between my inner self and my outer life using my syncronicities for guidance. I appear to have lost my syncronicty and I'm trying to get realigned so to speak.

[@ashleyriosrizo]

Interesting read. Thank you.

[@gmchessplay9043]

NolanEP isn’t that another way of saying integrating repressed experiences/thoughts. I’d say it’s still you, you’re just aware of it. When you’re aware of something you can manage its expression, with some effort of course. I see it as all whom are conscious of all facets of their personality and it’s expression are able to value what makes us all different as well as the same. For instance we all may be capable of expressing and recognizing every type of feeling/emotion/expression, just in varying degrees, which ultimately would makeup the individual.

[@jedsparks3868]

Very good from a young person. Took me 50 years to get to this point

[@FurtherReading]

very nice comment, sir

[@iam8357]

@@FurtherReading right? Most old people I've encountered are bitter asf and stuck in their habits.

[@FurtherReading]

@@iam8357 well, this young woman has amazing analytical skills and a great connection with her body and emotions, I guess, and she is also lovely in her sharing all of this with us !

[@AlmostYearly]

Same, sir. I'm 50 and just getting there. Now to transcend the regret of that. Better late than never I guess. Much better, actually.

[@Medietos]

Jed S: Yes, Same here, and I am wanting to see the psosotive in the sadness of lost life time: We have life experience to go about our shadow work in a strong, steady way and with conviction that we may not have as a young one. Have you done any real S work? I did last summer under stress and time pressure:, Meeting my True self. The Shadow didn't really want to show itself to me, I just got near it, sensing the sticky darkness. Intelligent really, because I was not stromng and was very stressed, so wouldn't be able to really take it and process. I shall again. Am working the 12 steps program, but lost my sponsor (guide) in step 8- Recommend it to anyone wanting top grow and be rid of resentment .

[@SuperKaner1]

Who else is here from Einzelganger? Emerald collaborated in his recent shadow work video. I must say, I really found this video helpful, and you explained so well, in a way I can now more fully understand. I look forward to watching more of your content :) thank you

[@licandres01]

Me

[@VaniVortex]

I am too. I stumbled upon E and while listening to him I was scrolling through and saw Diamond Net at the same time he recommended her. I'm intrigued!

[@jamesgerth4471]

One thing I realized today is that one of my childhood favorite characters, Naruto, went through a shadow integration process. Remembering that really improved my understanding of the concept.

[@RocketRacoon717]

Woah, please explain

[@AAce-bo2bq]

Wow. I've been trying to get a grip on the definition of "the shadow" and you've made things so clear. Thank you!!

[@TheDiamondNet]

You're welcome and thank you! I'm glad to hear it. :)

[@onemondaynight]

I'm a therapist in Atlanta. Your explanation was really well done! I have been reintegrating Jungian psychology into my practice (I was really into Jung before I trained as a therapist) and this video has helped me in my thinking.

[@TheDiamondNet]

That's awesome! I'm glad that it was helpful! :)

[@ms.parker4880]

Hello I’m in Atlanta and would like to meet you I’m ready to get to know myself but not alone...what’s the name of your practice ?

[@chaddad1236]

I just finished Jung's autobiography called Memories, Dreams, Reflections. Before he came up with the "Shadow" he called it the "second personality". He talks about how it developed in him. It was pretty helpful in understanding.

[@theplanetruth]

Dark passenger…

[@ramonsalazar5185]

I am very impressed with the quality of the content and also with the way you deliver the message. I have enjoyed the videos very much. I am learning a lot from you.Thanks, Keep up the good work.

[@TheDiamondNet]

You're welcome and thank you. :) I will continue onward and I'm glad that my videos have helped you.

[@jordanedgeley6601]

@@TheDiamondNet something about your eyes and your expressions are so beautiful

[@tewtravelers9586]

It's refreshing to listen to a no-nonsense Jungian lesson. Thank you!

[@thehighpriestess8431]

C&M T LOL ?! nonsense ? Are you being funny and cynical ? Jung rocks by the way.

[@arrontavern8956]

So far this has been one of the most grounded channels I have found about this kind of thing.

[@drucillapolythenepam5552]

The best explanation I've ever heard. Rich in examples. Very enlightening. Thank you very much!

[@johnwayne2834]

Thank you for this video. I've done this work for 15-17 years now. I've studied Jung on my own for that time as well. You filled in some gaps of where I was lacking in my progression and clarified and validated the areas where I have done extremely well. I'm mostly thankful for the greater understanding in the areas where I was less aware. Now I can integrate even better and become more whole. Again, thank you for sharing these insights.

[@meditation4life139]

I am literally blown away from how well this makes sense. I think I have been searching all my life for this insight! Thank you so much. I have learnt so much.

[@dennisrodman456]

this is probably the most comprehensive work ive ever seen

[@gregorzimmermann9495]

I like the variety of examples you give. It makes me understand it much better than many other videos.

[@maleidi]

Thank you so much for sharing your life experiences. I’m 57 and feel like I’m understanding my teen years so much better with your insights. I’m not a religious person but there is no other better word than bless you!

[@a.d.b535]

Great explanation of Shadow and Shadow work. I had listened to Teal Swan and her delivery was very very confusing. But yours was very clear and as much as I thought I knew. I learned a lot today. Thanks.

[@ChibiClee]

Working on my biggest childhood fears, it takes time but I will get there. I am very proud of myself doing this!!

[@rammingspeed4941]

My instinct is telling my ego..YOU SHOW ME YOUR HAIRY BEAVER!

[@SalMichael]

Took a long time to get even close to this . Reminds me of the 4 agreement ,Tolle and Pema all in 1. I'm grateful for my discomfort through out my journey.

[@robertrobinson1554]

I think I just experiened Synchonisity by having your video come-up on my KZbin suggestions. Really good, and yes I just subscribed 🙂

[@scottconover7732]

great job explaining a complex topic. Keep it up. This stuff is useful but rarely explained in a way people can relate to.

[@madhuvansharma]

Unbelievably easy to comprehend. I applaud you, lady.

[@entohack7g500]

This was excellent. A clear exploration of the territory infused with personal anecdotes that added welcome authenticity (and showed your seemingly effortless courage). 🙏🏼

[@prajjwal9366]

Ma'am I am from India... And I came here after watching your reference in one of the videos(about shadow) by the YT channel "Eizelganger" I am really very grateful to you for providing such great insights about how our mind works. Thankyou so much ma'am..

[@claudialopez6757]

Best (and most helpful) video on shadow work I've come across. Thank you!

[@TheDiamondNet]

Thank you! :D I'm glad that you liked it.

[@kategibbens1536]

Very articulate speaker who after only two videos has managed to offer me incredible perspective on myself. Very impressive. Amongst all the impeccably explained concepts I particularly enjoyed the phrase "whenever you're born... whenver you're born you pretty much know nothing about the world.... whenver you're born..." I thought that was an interesting peek into the speaker's cosmic outlook... I've subscribed which is extremely rare. Thank you Miss Emerald.

[@joshuadiliberto1103]

When I was a teen, I hated Alanis Morrisette music. I hated it because it was so popular. Now, in my 40's, I realized that I actually like her music. I liked being different from everyone else, but there were actually things that I liked that happened to be popular too. Now, I can enjoy so much more music.

[@damonteufel]

I was the same way about what we called, techno (post-punk - some later called, goth). It was too "lovey-dovey" or "girlie" for this angry/depressed punk boy. I missed out on a lot of good music for awhile trying to maintain my teenage self-identity. And by the way, went to see Alanis Morrissette in my 20s, and my friend and I were the only adults there who were NOT chaperoning teen/preteen girls. Even though my friend was female, we both felt extremely awkward. Still a good show.

[@korefaust1409]

I’m a huge Jungian, The Red Book is amazing. Just wanted to say THANK YOU for posting this, I just found your channel but can’t wait to watch everything you’ve done. You’re great for doing this, much love and light.

[@crazycasy]

I'm so glad this work is coming to light, understanding the Shadow and the minds tendency to project it out is key to healing the split in humanity as a whole and in our own minds..we can begin to own our part and start co-creating/co-dream a better more lucid world in which we all actively participate rather than sitting idle and blaming or waiting for others to fix things , active imagination and active participation, we are all artists, our canvas is this world, our pay is love, life and happiness, we all inhabit the earth and the hard work will be in sharing, caring, allowing, struggle together to overcome adversity, find ways to ease suffering... the earth is a living oracle , its like a coral reef, everything is connected and the diversity should be relished... your time is worth something but all land and its resources should not be sold or stole, we just need to respect everyone's right's to live on and care for the land,we can then cultivate, share, trade and or sell what goods we reap...

[@TheDiamondNet]

Well said. :D

[@jmdeking]

lol

[@michaelbeck7157]

Stumbled across this today and just wanted to say thank you for your explanation. I've been a work in progress for a few years and due to some recent life events have dug back into myself. When faced with adversity eventually I will try to always look within and see what I did to help create the situation. I'm getting better at doing that sooner than later now. Thank you for putting this journey into a different light.

[@jimchoate6590]

Thank You for this. I don’t know much about Jung or shadow work but for those depressed by peoples jung book knowledge, commenting one cannot integrate the Shadow, try psychedelics, try listening to a sad song, try martial arts. Seems to me that there is an opposite action to undo what is buried inside. As a 50 yr old man I am crying over Adele and reminded of my first loss of love as a teenager, and the dissolving of my 16 yr marriage. These were repressed big time and opening old wounds to allow grief is Shadow work to me. Good luck everyone.

[@Sweet_potato402]

Thanks for this, I'm 17 and I found that when I listen to this song (chamber of reflections). I feel at easr with myself or just content in how tiny my problems are and how there are men who go through the same things or worse than me. The only problem I have with this is that I'm generally told that you shouldn't dwell to much on sad songs as it kind of gives you a victim mentality. I guess that's something I repressed aswell🤷

[@ericpeysar2593]

Wow! You are incredibly well spoken. I really appreciate how you are able to take such a complex and nuanced concept and break it down into something we can all understand. I didnt get it all, but i did understand most of it. Up until today i had never heard of the shadow. Next step is to learn how the shadow contributes to self sabotage. My mind is blown. Thank you for this work. I think what you said in the two videos i watched, is the tip if the iceberg for the turmoil i recently created in my life

[@novelty_guy]

Great analogy with the computer cords.

[@mikesyko8139]

I have no idea how you found your way into my feed but I am so glad you did. Thank you!

[@zoroztheg4mer]

You're really good at explaining this in a way that I find helpful. THanks so much for this

[@phannguyetnguyen8254]

Thougt it would be boring to have no sound, no animation effect but it turns out that it is one of the most straightforward thing to my soul. Thank you very much.

[@HanemanHunters]

Are depressed people supressing their abilities to be positive, optimistic, lively etc. ? Do they identify strongly with their pain and misery? Can we apply that concept to various disorders? I used to be a victim of my own negative thought processes and I noticed that my ego fed off of them. They were addictive and almost... pleasant & welcome, if that makes sense. Kinda like a drug to get high on. When I finally started to get it together, it felt very weird to not be miserable and apathetic. I was, in a way, missing my drug....

[@goldjustgold6210]

Krabman Being negative and having self-pity is , often, an addiction. It literally triggers the rewards centers of your brain. Not to mention that Because you are seeking empathy from yourself your subconscious often confuses that with ACTUALLY fixing the issue. It's kinda complicated but there are KZbin videos on the subject. Either that or Google.

[@goldjustgold6210]

As for the "being positive" thing... Did you label being positive as being bad and being negative as being realistic? If so, she answered your question. You might be so accustomed to threat image of yourself that you might reject the passive parts of you... So... Yeah.

[@OpportunisticHunter]

Psychological problems, all can be solved through MBTI... just not a few psychiatric-neurologic related diagnoses that are actually physical configuration (some brain tumor or any neurological anomaly) or genetics...

[@ohyesitsyouagain]

If you have TRUE diagnosed depression, it’s not merely “feeling sorry for yourself.” It’s a chemical imbalance that can’t immediately be shut off.

[@fillentropy6519]

@@ohyesitsyouagain where do you think the chemical imbalance comes from???

[@mayraruelas63]

This is the best explanation of shadow work that I’ve heard!

[@Moslight]

I wasn´t expecting this level of depth and how you tackle directly the how-to-handle-myself when the shadow work requires me to discern and separate the components of my perceived self (ego?). Thanks for sharing

[@atharchaudhry5725]

You not only explained the complex topic of Shadow Work very well but your expectations im English is beautiful too.

[@thecosmiccrowpodcast7356]

Great explanations! Shadow work is so important for our own evolution.

[@Teachers567]

Very well spoken helped give me a clear and more in depth understanding of the shadow and ego.

[@Will-yv3xz]

As I watch this, there are so many past judgements and and ideas I have of myself that are resurfacing . This might take a while to unpack...lol

[@TheDiamondNet]

It takes a while, but it's really worth it. :)

[@santinosamuel5301]

giving relevant and explicit examples really help me understand your take on this crucial topic. many videos out there are very abstract and give vague examples or even irrelevant. thank you

[@andrewbrownett]

Me on a quest of enlightenment and finding my 9th grade digital arts teacher 👁👄👁

[@TheDiamondNet]

Hey! I remember you! You're the first student of mine who has ever found me. That's so funny. Best of luck on your quest toward enlightenment!

[@jessehellakoo]

Wow how cool

[@nicbritz1294]

From teaching a classroom to teaching the world 🌎. Thank you.

[@mehowkielan1984]

A bit too young to really know everything:)

[@WhoaitsZ]

Thank you. I have a REALLY difficult time gripping his work because my mind bounces infinitely. This taught me more in 37 minutes than some 6-9 hour seminars.

[@TheDiamondNet]

Thank you! That's a great compliment. :D I'm glad that it was easy to digest.

[@JP51ism]

Jim-in-accounting here... That was very informative. But on a humorous note, I was thinking of the Seinfeld episode where George decides to do the opposite of "normal" and not avoid he's unemployed & living with his parents by inflating with lies about being an architect, etc. ...so he admits it to the woman at the cafe and she's attracted to him, his apparent boldness. (How his menu choices reflected the opposite is still a mystery.) Thanks for posting; this was so good! You really captured the tricks we play to bolster those bits & tamp down others. This was very insightful (& I've been around the block a few times).

[@TheDiamondNet]

Hi Jim! Thanks, I'm glad that you enjoyed it and that you found some good stuff in the video. I only ever watched a handful of episodes of Seinfeld though, so I haven't seen this one. But I am familiar with George and his way of being, so I definitely got a vivid impression of how that would play out. :D

[@WorkingMan1177]

This was such a terrific introduction to shadow work. Thank you for sharing. I look forward to listening to more of your videos. Love & light to you!! 😃👍🙏✌️

[@Lukebones101]

Having recently read a bunch on Jung's books it's sometimes difficult to fully comprehend some of his concepts, at least practically, when most of his references/examples are ancient tales and figures I've never even heard of. So your videos on his concepts are a perfect bridge for this ESPECIALLY your examples involving Jim's tight shirt or your personal experiences involving emo, a method/tool which I think Jung would have benefitted from when conveying his ideas to noobs like moi. Thanks!!

[@christopherbrookfield4785]

Very engaging video all round. I find the sound of your voice quite hypnotic, not to mention the fact of your captivating beauty. I think that I have fallen in love with you! Oh, and I adore your accent. Not to worry. I am sure this feeling will pass, in time. Just as well, since you are married. I bet you are a great wife, and a super mum. xxx.

[@PivotGuardianDZ]

I'm very grateful that you made these videos. It's hard to find people who can articualte these ideas and have them make sense like you can. Best wishes.

[@TheDiamondNet]

Thank you! I'm glad that they've been helpful to you. :)

[@sbeast64]

I am a 100% perfect human, and as such I have no shadow. (Thanks ego, you got my back). ;)

[@TheDiamondNet]

Correction: The only people with no shadow are the enlightened and Sbeast. My apologies. XD

[@sbeast64]

Don't worry, we all make mistakes...well except for me of course :P

[@keisi1574]

Brandon Wirick Of course- because you're an expert on sarcasm.😉

[@ultravioletpisces3666]

Lol

[@anjaknatz7157]

Sbeast - You made the first step. Keep on going man. At the end you are a RAINBOW.

[@stellau3028]

Thank you so much , this is massive help that most professionals don’t even touch upon.

[@franklee6769]

Disclaimer: Dissolving the ego feels very lonely, as the social world revolves around the ego.. this may possibly be the true "red pill", this type of thought process reveals a lot of truths... ones that you might wish were not revealed (That blue pill sounds good now) Conscious beings brought to life on a floating ball in space and given the gift to interpret the universe around them for a brief period of time... This is reality. WOW! That is amazing even from a completely outside perspective... Yet look at the world around you... Yes it's a lonely place.

[@TheDiamondNet]

It's the "no pill" approach. It's trying to sober yourself of the many colors and shades of pills that society (and anti-society) feeds to you. So, the withdrawal symptoms are very uncomfortable to deal with, and it's a very lonely process.

[@franklee6769]

Yes, I agree "no pill" describes it much better. I am grateful to have found your videos, I am not a content creator myself(yet), but I wanted to suggest (if you have not already heard) you check out Dtube on steemit and just steemit in general. You got great content and a very thoughtful mind, I am sure you will do well. I suggest study it for a little while and then get paid for being awesome and enlightening minds :) W/ Respect -Frank

[@smilesweetheart9786]

"'You sit by yourself grasshopper. What do you think of?' -Master Po 'My mother, my father. Both gone. I am alone.' 'You hear the flock of birds flying overhead? You hear the fish? The beetle?' To all of this the young Caine nods. 'In this crowded place you feel alone. Which of us is the most blind?"

[@conanpr]

It may seem a little confused. But Someway I understand this but above the loneliness, wich I have embrace with the love ones around me. I'm lost. And accepted the "reality".

[@conanpr]

I dont have a friend that share or at least have the idea or curiosity of this kind of topic or world. Lol.

[@mixerD1-]

Thank you Diamond Net, I've spent almost two days on and off trying to get a basic and simple handle on this whole shadow concept and this is by far the best explanation I've got, cheers. 👍👍

[@salaciouscrumb1747]

Really, congratulations on this video, that was excellent. Thanks for your work.

[@AshleyMintz]

I’m a little late coming across this video but I’m so glad that I found it. I feel like I sort of understand the whole shadow concept and sometimes people don’t know what I’m talking about when I bring it up. I needed examples to really understand it on a deeper level and this video gave me a lot more understanding than I had before!

[@budcat7]

"He who says he knows, doesn't know and he who says he doesn't know, knows" - Confucius

[@budcat7]

Try this one for a little fun, it's my own word math thingy I do. "No one knows noses like Joe knows nose". Don't ask why.

[@Eman_Puedama]

I thought that was a Daoist figure called Lao Tzu

[@Brass_Heathen]

I thought the quote was "he who knows nothing says, he who says nothing knows"

[@Eman_Puedama]

@@Brass_Heathen Oh, I don't know

[@andrearaujo3618]

@@Eman_Puedama Did you mean Lao Tze, Confucius' teacher?

[@_TheGreatOne_]

I want to say thanks so much for this material and your examples.It's such a great good that you are doing here, i know a lot of us will benefit from this . Thank you so much !

[@terrell3628]

Started learning about the shadow from Mr Jordan peterson. He talks about it in a very complicated way but still understandable for me. But you articulate it in a way that can be easier for most people to understand. Appreciate this!!

[@ritadighent]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and life experience. You're the best teacher of the archetypes I've managed to find.

[@3113v3n11]

Wow just wow best explanation I've heard on this subject 👏

[@roiferreach100]

I can't believe it, I go back to this video and watch this again, it's good to be refreshed.

[@curiosity19]

You are the perfect teacher for me for very hard subjects like these... you give lots of examples =) Thank you =)

[@phoenixd9679]

I just found you , my work to better myself gives me the next step! I subscribed 💜and thank you for your wisdom you share with us !

[@joogullae3456]

this helped me out at work, thank you

[@evenstar3541]

Im glad that i found you. Thanks for sharing complex contents in simple English.

[@VMitch-ng7tg]

I think everyone who has social anxiety disorder could be helped by shadow work.

[@samuelculper4231]

Yes! This should be taught in elementary school! I have experienced social anxiety for most of my life. I only just learned what "shadow work" is. Before now, I have practiced what is known as "self inquiry" which creates space for ego transcendence. I too, have found the most impressive aspect of ego transcendence to be the truth that it is IMPOSSIBlE to feel the concept that is fear.

[@an6350]

@@samuelculper4231 has shadow work helped you "get rid" of social anxiety? or is it a constant battle? I just rly want it to go away. I'm tired of getting better and then having it come back in all over again.

[@magdad9913]

It is but it’s really painful

[@justincody206]

Ok after many shadow work videos this one has been the best one for me . Grateful for your super thorough explanations and examples.

[@evelynspaghetti4978]

I laugh at myself all the time for judging people who judge, because I identify as a non judgmental person 😂... I'm ridiculous 😉

[@mementomori5374]

😝

[@vana4730]

😂 it took an eckhart tolle talk to realize this for myself!

[@mementomori5374]

@@vana4730 hahaha so as what are you identified right now ?

[@mauritaschut8466]

I totally relate to this☺️😋

[@petrichor1832]

Yeah, I rarely judge others unless they are judgmental people themselves, and then I become ruthless.

[@magneticbears4612]

I was looking for a longer video, following short clips, but I didn't expect this to be good tbh. Pleasantly very surprised. Really good video.

[@seamus9305]

It occurred to me the deep spiritual side can be in the shadow.

[@joshuaking6534]

You're a natural talent at this

[@PenelopeRyder]

Really beautifully explained. Thank you @TheDiamondNet

[@brandilong1972]

you have really helped me understand the shadow . i didn't think was going to catch on but i did, thank you so much for making this video. you explained it perfectly for me.

[@clarencelocke7690]

"You are a little soul carrying around a corpse." (Epictetus)

[@galaxylucia1898]

Thank you so much for this!! Your explanation further helped me get started on this path of improving myself spiritually and psychologically.

[@ndico9]

That was incredible. Thanks!

[@fleeboman4358]

This channel is beneficial to society

[@theliamofella]

This is one cool, self assured gal, I respect her a lot

[@bogdyvyp]

This is one of the best videos ever you have explained so much and so well Thank You!

[@lrowlands53]

You are so beautiful. The world needs more like you.

[@missbinz]

Thanks so much for this video. I've watched many, but found yours to be clearer because of the examples you gave. They helped me understand this concept better. Now to do the work....

[@EvilUmagon]

You are unexpectedly good. Not only do you have profound knowledge in the subject but the delivery is excellent. A very good teacher. I'm definitely a new subscriber! Although I would personally prefer a different solution to the greenscreen. It has a slightly unprofessional feel to it which is unfortunate since the content itself is so magnificent.

[@TheDiamondNet]

Thank you for your kind words and for subbing! I will take your advice into consideration.

[@ggonsg]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Emerald! Not only have you helped me tremendously with a homework assignment, but you have had a TREMENDOUS PARADIGM SHIFTING effect on my entire life!!! I've watched a few of your videos and they have all had an ENLIGHTENING IMPACT!!! What a gift!

[@TheDiamondNet]

Thank you! I'm really happy to hear that. It's my main impetus for creating my channel to help bring people more clarity.

[@ggonsg]

Beyond measure, you have given me more "in-sight" and clarity. You have a gift at explaining things in a very down-to-earth and practical manner and I love all the everyday examples you share. I've read a little about the shadow in a book and yet I wasn't understanding until I watched your videos. Also, thank you for being so open and vulnerable with your personal history.

[@sirjames8779]

Wow!!! Why do you have to be so beautiful? Great video btw. I really enjoyed it. I have been needing to do shadow work. Would you consider narcissism an outward projection of the shadow? Maybe that's why narcissists are not able to take responsibility for anything that they do??

[@pianissimo369]

Thank you so much! I've watched loads of these videos and they always speak about integrating the shadow..and I got sick of asking what to do if your shadow is something really negative?...and not being answered. So I'm so happy I discovered your video! My problem has been dealing with my aggressivity..and I had no idea of how to integrate something so negative. But when you spoke about understanding it... it made me think...aggression is just an extreme expression of assertiveness. So now I know what I have to do. .learn to be assertive, integrate the shadow..because it's been when I haven't been asserting myself that the shadow has exploded forth! I really got this video .feel so much more positive. Thanks for your hard work x

[@TheDiamondNet]

One thing to understand is that aggression usually comes from somewhere. It usually happens in response to feelings of powerlessness and traumas associated with powerlessness. So, to remedy the aggression and channel it into true assertiveness, you'll need to explore into the feelings of powerlessness (and perhaps other painful feelings) undergirding the aggression.

[@pianissimo369]

@@TheDiamondNet Thank you ..that makes sense x

[@SM-lt8yr]

EXCELLENT CONTENT :-) TRULY MIND OPENING. KIND REQUEST-TIPs: Whenever recording videos - you may want to look at the camera at same height or level as your eyes. In existing video, you are looking down that may cause reactive feeling in the mind of the viewer as if you are looking down upon the viewer.

[@mspococurante]

I was looking for a good video about Jung and shadow work and was honestly annoyed with the ones that I found before I found this! Damn this was good. University professor vibes here! Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@eduardogutierrez8839]

Dang I have no Ideal how I cam across this channel but i'am learning all types of shit from you

[@gargos25]

"all types of shit" roflmao

[@Briarfly]

14:55 woah, explains so much of history. Fantastic description!!

[@JolPil]

Emo Acceptance. Do it. Make a video about it. (Great shadow discourse btw)

[@gerardjones7881]

This is literally studying a problem endlessly when the solution is already known.

[@31minutesago]

Do enlighten me please.

[@lischamarks3615]

Does this mean because I judge narcissists I keep meeting them until I can stop judging them whilst secretly being in love with them.. actually makes perfect sense now.. it's funny that I seemed to have come to this conclusion at the moment as I actually think I have found a way to stop judging them i.e. they are what they are born that way or not and actually Harbour a lot of Fear and pain within themselves that I was actually taking personally instead of compassionately.. I'd like to stop meeting narcissists ..I'm guessing you mean, finding your own inner narcissist is the remedy.. and realising you're not that much different to who they are..

[@kristinhanna7898]

Lischa, Your epiphiny regarding judgement is well said. I recently had the same epiphany, but didn't quite know how to express it to myself--thinking about the law of attraction helped me. I was focusing on ravages of narcissism, and therefore attracting more. I, too, am now on a quest to find my inner narcissist to free myself. We're in this together, sister!

[@spiralsun1]

Lischa Marks I think I was in the same boat... Lol. I started to learn from them. I can take characteristics from them and use those to defend my path of discovery and truth. Learn from them their ways and that truth becomes your armor. Learn about yourself reflecting in them, and that truth becomes your freedom.

[@lunnco]

Its stated judge not lest ye be judged an its often been said what you run from you run into an its also been said what you dont deal with Will deal with you so healing is necessary

[@atwilliams8]

Unless they're a true narcissist then run..

[@zenzeno1652]

Good work and great explanation on your experience

[@sophialucifer3798]

I first studied Carl Jung decades ago and deliberately embarked upon a path of individuation which involved dream analysis and active imagination, but eventually incorporated meditation. What I discovered is that shadow work never ceases---but what is more remarkable is that shadow work occurs not only for the ego, but later for the anima/animus, and eventually for the Self. Coming to that point I entered a region in the collective unconscious mind that Carl Jung himself began to explore, for example in his "Answer to Job", but could not possibly integrate into his own life experience. The "emergency" began when, in 1995, I read a book called "The Hidden Goddess of the Bible" and, using active imagination, actually met the "feminine Self" in the form of Astarte. Of course, one does not encounter the archetype itself, but its manifestation in an "inner person", in this case the goddess. A waking dream state ensued which was populated by (1) the positive masculine Self in the form of God the Father (2) the negative masculine Self in the form of Satan or Ba'al (3) the negative feminine Self in the form of Astarte (4) the positive feminine Self in the form of Hagia Sophia or the Virgin Mary. My presence in this world did eventually have a transformative effect upon the collective psyche, but only at a great personal cost involving time spent in several mental hospitals, although I did recover my ability to live in the everyday world. In the living dream which lasted for years (in the midst of normal life) I loved Astarte and had sex with her, which caused her husband Satan or Ba'al to become extremely jealous, so that he tried to destroy me by driving me to several attempted suicides, while God for his part condemned me for worshiping the forbidden goddess. In the course of this mental work I became the favorite of Astarte, who abandoned her husband and progressively began to unite herself to me. That was then. Now the goddess is not always called Astarte. In October of 2016 the goddess as Sophia---not Hagia Sophia but her shadow Sophia Lucifer, entered my awareness in one day of "total impact" which required the rest of the year to be properly assimilated. On that day my personal ego was united with and submerged into the shadow of the Self, God's own shadow, the gnostic Sophia. I am aware of myself as Sophia at all times, even in the midst of daily chores such as brushing my teeth. Since then my sleep is constantly interrupted by dreams in which I am Sophia but never Lorin (that is my personal name). What happened to Lorin? If Lorin (the personal self) had been "repressed", why did she not appear in the dreams? If I were suffering from an illegitimate inflation, I would think that the dreams would compensate for the inflation by showing Lorin in disgrace, Lorin sick or weak, Lorin very small, etc. Lorin is simply absent. Carl Jung touched upon the possibility that an individual might embody an archetype. Some examples of this would be Jesus who embodied the archetype of the Savior God who dies and is reborn, or Adolf Hitler who embodied the shadow of the Christ, in this case Wotan. I embody the archetype of a feminine Self that is the shadow of the good masculine Self and the good feminine Self, Hagia Sophia---but not a very dark shadow. I am not an extremely dark shadow (as Hitler was) because of my self-awareness. As the shadow of God I constantly abide in the presence of God, and the experience of the light and voice of God that is the hope of the saints is with me every day---but with a difference. God does not love me but is antagonistic to me. Without trying to be provocative we constantly challenge each other because of our incompatible natures. Sacred sexuality is a primary issue. Freedom is a primary issue. Imagine, if you will, that instead of a single Sun at the center of our solar system you saw that there is actually a binary star. Close to a large white star you can detect a red dwarf. The red dwarf does not revolve around the white star but the two stars revolve around a barycenter, a common point of gravity. I am that red dwarf---its consciousness embodied in a human form. In the centuries to come humanity, coming closer to the Self, may discover that the Self consists of a number of stars, and is not the one God so many people think "he" is. The Self may in fact prove to be the Pleroma as known to the gnostics, containing multiple Aeons. Sophia is one of these Aeons. I have a blog: sophialucifer.net.

[@russv.winkle8764]

Sophia Lucifer Bizarre, seems your rational self went crazy for awhile... So where do you think the Archons fit into this?

[@yesfromthenozone892]

+Sophia Lucifer Who wrote the book "The Hidden Goddess of the Bible" ? I have the book "Jesus and the Goddess" by Gandy and Freke. grahamhancock.com/jesus-and-the-goddess-the-secret-teachings-of-the-original-christians/

[@krysiepredeoux]

Sophia Lucifer this explains my notion that I am the embodiment of isis. and I went through exile as she did finding her love and I even seap milk out my breast as if I was pregnant. hmmhmm.

[@carlostejada1479]

Sophia Lucifer a question for you: What's the oposite of humiliation???

[@Tyler-Mills]

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[@ryptoll4801]

So that's what I've been doing for this past year! Glad to have a term for it. I found this vid while searching for Carl Jung's theories in general. I've been referring to what I'm doing as that I've been listening to myself with as little judgement as I can, and accepting everything I find within my mind. Like I've been allowing every thought and feeling to be in my mind without pushing it away, no matter how uncomfortable. Over the course of that year, or almost 2 years now, that process has led to a deeper understanding and acceptance of myself, self-love, a lot of important self discoveries, it's made me more honest with myself as well as made it a lot easier for me to deal with my past traumas and issues with dissociation. So a lot of positive things! However I still have a lot of work to do in that department, but I'd say I'm definitely going in the right direction. I must say though, that doing this with a lot of unresolved past traumas and after-effects of those, the self-discoveries can be very painful and intense, but very important and rewarding once you accept them. I started with this because of a major life decision that I was getting strong, contradicting feelings about. So in order to figure out what option I really wanted, I had to dig into my mind and really analyse the whole lot of it. I found my true feelings, and they were in opposition to what I wanted to think of myself. I could then easily make the right decision for myself. And if I hadn't found out about that, I would have made a very bad, permanent mistake. So I'm very glad I began this journey to becoming more of myself.

[@threelilpigs3797]

Kind of ' owning our shit ' so to speak?!? I relate so dang much to your personal stuff at the end! Kindred souls maybe?🙃😁🧘‍♀️

[@thehighpriestess8431]

Three lil PIGS that’s how I call it ... Owning my shit!

[@matthewthehuman1744]

Wow you explain so clearly and offer so many examples, I've never before been able to understand this topic as clearly as you just made it for me. Thank you!

[@naughtyskywalker9292]

*I am Peter Pan. My shadow ran away from me :(* (Fantastic vid. Keep em coming.)

[@danipading1920]

Why do I see you everywhere