Shadow Work: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners (4 Techniques to LET GO)

[@clarkkegley]

Hope y'all dig a deep dive into Shadow work! I put this video together to give you a few techniques I found extremely useful for beginners! Get the 7 Shadow Work Questions to change your life (free gift for yt subs): www.clarkkegley.com/shadow-work

[@donnaseverson1865]

Hello Genius!! How I had not discovered you sooner is a puzzle to me... "when the student is ready the teacher will appear... Thank you for appearing...

[@misslianash]

How much is the course? :)

[@meganbetts9624]

The musician story resonated with me. I grew up in the hotel business… and everyone wants a discount. I got so used to pleasing people by discounting the rates I just realized I’ve been discounting myself. I always want to give everyone a “deal” and not charge my true worth.

[@nickelmypickle]

Reading this brought back some repressed memories of working at a cell phone store thank you for sharing!!

[@bluecoffee8414]

Same. I'm a lawyer (or used to be - miserable too). But I was so determined to never 'overcharge' a client, even with clients I'd had for years, who could clearly afford it and never complained. I was burning myself out. I told myself I was being honest. But in truth it was mainly driven by fear: I had this intense fear not of losing the client per se, but of being looked down on by a client, like "you are inefficient." Or being confronted. It's still a good trait but for the wrong motives and I took it too far. I slowly learned to charge more accurately what I was providing, value-wise. And I learned how weird many people are: If you significantly undercharge but still provide a great service, you'd think clients would be SUPER impressed and grateful. But it frequently doesn't work that way at all. It's like when you buy a no-brand Chinese smartphone that still has the same or better specs than your double-priced Iphone. Yet MANY people will not think "wow this is fantastic!" They think "meh, well at least I got a cheaper phone." People are WEIRD.

[@steve_onyoutube]

Love your videos, but respectfully need to say I feel you’ve misunderstood or are misrepresenting Jung’s concept of shadow. It’s not primarily the ‘trash’ to be spotlighted and discarded. As we go through childhood and begin to mature, we form a persona, a ‘face to the world’ according to Jung. Any aspects of our personality that don’t fit with that persona, we deny or repress, and they slip into our subconscious and become our shadow. Importantly, the shadow is not necessarily ‘bad’…Jung emphasized suspending judgement. For Jungians, the goal of shadow work is integration, not primarily dealing with past hurts, etc. Learning to accept parts of yourself, without necessarily indulging them.

[@zion367]

I don't think what others show me is always a reflection of yourself. If someone bullies me and I feel irrittated imo thats just my spirit telling me that I am not okay with how I am being treated.

[@jimiray1969.]

Of all the "getting over your ex" videos Ive watched, yours is the most helpful, and the total approach to healing makes most sense to me.

[@LunarWilderness457]

While thinking about who I'm still agree at, i also thought "will this person ever feel sorry for what they have done?" If they arent sorry, by me hanging onto the anger I am the only one still affected. Forgivness is a big deal

[@Gabriel-rv4ms]

it doesnt really matter if they regret it or not, you cant really blame anyone for anything, not even yourself

[@RebelGoku13]

My God I needed this video today. I’ve been doing shadow work on myself and even have the second edition of the shadow journal. I stopped my journal and started looking into stoic living and then next thing you know, this video pops up. I felt deeply encouraged to get back into my shadow work and will succeed in this journey of it. Thank you for this video!

[@sandrakohorst8706]

Did the same thing. Stoic living made so much sense and brought true peace to my life. However, a few old memories refused to leave! These videos really help and moving to action is now my job.

[@bluecoffee8414]

What is "the shadow journal?"

[@GeoffreyGambier-mg9tx]

​@@bluecoffee8414 the shadow work journal is a book by keila Shaheen

[@bluecoffee8414]

@@GeoffreyGambier-mg9tx Thanks

[@_HiKai]

I discovered you a couple of months ago but this video really resonated with me. As a former correctional counselor the last two techniques, the forgiveness letter and empty chair are techniques used in group therapy. I’ve seen many men transform because of it. The first technique I caught myself using last week. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Your truly a sensational part of this community ❤

[@noideawhatsthis]

17:59 where he mentioned u talking to Ur own shadow etc It's mentioned in 'no bad parts' that we have multiple parts within us so we gotta do IFS(internal family system/inner work) aka which he said talk to ur shadow ("part") and ask what do u want, what caused u etcc No part of us is bad, some parts had to be overprotective of us to survive from a trauma. talk to it, let the inner child take rest now and let the inner adult take thelead. u r Ur own hero whom u awaited for soo long to rescue u, not a superman or someone else, it was u all this time.

[@DilCardyn]

This guide is a true gem for anyone interested in embarking on their shadow work journey. It's a powerful and courageous step towards self-awareness and healing. The four techniques outlined here provide a clear roadmap for those ready to confront their inner shadows and emerge stronger and more whole.

[@rihadmuharemovic3102]

Ai police here. We got ya!

[@DilCardyn]

@@rihadmuharemovic3102 lol I'm flattered, thank you x

[@bonniedunbar6717]

Thank you for helping me understand why I procrastinate about starting a business. I think I need to find out what I am shadowing. You are great at this explaining.

[@dameanvil]

00:00 📝 This video provides practical guidance on Shadow work, avoiding jargon and focusing on real-world applications. 02:17 🔄 Shadow work isn't about dwelling on negativity but about confronting subconscious patterns to achieve personal growth. 04:13 💡 The Shadow encompasses subconscious memories, traumas, fears, and limiting beliefs that affect behavior. 06:31 💌 Writing a forgiveness letter to oneself or others can provide closure and aid in letting go of past grievances. 10:06 🧠 Projection awareness helps recognize unconscious behaviors and identify underlying issues. 14:17 🎭 Recognizing conflicting parts of oneself and resolving cognitive dissonance can lead to inner harmony. 17:21 💬 Engaging in a dialogue with one's shadow, treating it as a separate entity, aids in understanding subconscious motivations.

[@ashleyader6181]

This is so in depth. I got my notebook and started writing down the different techniques. I’ve been doing shadow work for awhile but now I feel it’s been so surface level! Thanks for helping me get more clarity so I can dig deeper 🙌

[@WillParfitt-ed1vt]

Try and do that ❤

[@eyez2159]

Thank you for the video, I have battled my stress / depression & anxiety since late 2018. This will help hopefully.

[@jadeocallaghan8209]

I wanted to do more research on shadow work, just as I started this popped up. I think there are lot of gems in this video. A few of the techniques I've done before and worked well but some new stuff too. Thanks for the information, I find you explain stuff really well. I love your shadow work videos and identity shifting videos the most. I'd love to see more identity shifting stuff, particularly any help or advice on finding out what you want your new identity to be, how to "create your character" if you will. Thanks again for great content Clark!

[@GretchenMarie]

PHENOMAL TECHNIQUES..IM IN LOVE WITH HIS TIPS AND INSIGHTS !! THX MAN!!

[@EYAMEIGHTYSIX]

Yo Clark, I watch your videos now quite a time and I think you have a really cool style. I know this might come a bit off, but aside from your content, your visuals are top notch!

[@Bunny11344]

My god thank you for explaining it so simply and easy❤❤❤ other times I find whenever people talk abt shadow work it’s drawn out and complicated so I tune it out. Very engaging informative video!

[@favoriteone8636]

I am very aware that I have MANY missing parts of myself and I want them back! This is my first exposure to shadow work and I just bet it is really going to help me...Thank u for exposing this to me!

[@simon.zumbach.cabrera]

Thanks for making shadow work even more graspable for us, Clark!

[@maureenmuller-jj7pf]

I cannot wait to start the shadow work. I truly need it. Thank you for your wisdom.❤

[@theplanetruth]

1:05- that you are free to clean your ear on camera is beautiful

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

More like a scratch but yea it's beautiful.

[@pinkberry4569]

Oh my gosh, the mirror thing at 10:40 just solved the issue I’ve been having with a friend today. I was somehow resenting him for being so vocal about things that annoy him. And I didn’t understand why that bothered me so much, I just couldn’t find the underlying topic. Now I get it! I judge him for showing his bad mood because I judge myself for showing my bad moods. I don’t allow this to myself, I tell myself it’s bad. And this creates the cognitive dissonance that if I believe it’s bad in me then it gotta be bad in him too. But on another level I know it’s healthy and authentic to express negative emotions in that way. Do that’s something I need to work on. :)

[@WillParfitt-ed1vt]

How are you doing

[@wonderwomanx1268]

Wow Ckark, you really hit a few nerves with this video. I can no longer deny that I evade my dream and fear of writing and putting myself out there. One of the few things I have to address. Thank you.

[@abdoulite2749]

i was just watching your shadow work videos before the notification popped up

[@PatrickKerwin]

Nice use of analogies and examples to bring this topic to life. 👍

[@jennifermarie6569]

@clarkkegley I'm just starting to scratch the surface on shadow work in therapy. This helps so much! Excited and scared to dive deeper 💫

[@damatmatman]

Been following for years now with highs and lows. I hope I feel brave enough to bother you for assistance one day

[@thephilosophicalwitch2737]

just writing down answers to your thingy was very enlightening for me thank you

[@Candiceemry]

You explain everything so clearly and I remember it better! Thank you, Clark ❤

[@kimberlysilveira7686]

Great video with clearly explained, helpful steps, spoken in normal person language. Thanks!

[@charlynhawley2038]

Powerful 🦚 🦋 🌻 peace and joy

[@redefinelife3244]

One of the best channels on KZbin, awesome work . Many thanks .

[@jordynwise1482]

Honestly, thank you for this video. I needed it.

[@WendySvW]

Wooh, i have to replay this video often! Im dutch (netherlands) and its way to fast to really let it in. But i feel it, its so clear Thank you for sharing this 🍀

[@carriesolomonmusic]

Great explanation and exercises to try! I’ve done a lot of journaling and am doing IFS therapy but am always looking for more ways to integrate 😊

[@stephaniemartinez9784]

IFS has changed my life. It healed me. I'm so happy to hear another person is also using it

[@JustinKrebs-u8s]

Thank you Clark!💚 You are the bomb my dude🤘🏼 Your videos are SO GOOD!

[@Bernotaslj]

I just wanted to thank you for what you do!!!

[@WillParfitt-ed1vt]

Nvm ❤ ❤

[@eazii6512]

bro you have changed my life thank you for creating this stuff ♥

[@SOLANA_KING]

You’re a genius…. It wasn’t easy though but I am confident right now to say that I earn quite well on trade..

[@SOLANA_KING]

All you need is focus and the right signal, this isn’t for starters, I won’t advise you do it yourself… I work with Mr Kingsley Taylor and I can confidently tell you he’s good.

[@SOLANA_KING]

He is undoubtedly good… I made over $23k working with Mr Kingsley 2weeks ago… it changed my perception about trading..

[@SOLANA_KING]

He’s on I.n.s.t.a.g.r.a.m

[@SOLANA_KING]

Kingsley Taylor Trading

[@Quillocybin]

Young Carl 😂😂 you’re funny Clark, I love you!

[@clarkkegley]

lookin' like he's about to drop the hottest mixtape of 2024

[@crystalp4243]

Very much needed thank you for all that you do.

[@jamest3336]

i similarly stopped my own success in music - jealous of others achieving, judgment of others' work vs not being empowered in channeling my own creativity. i let go, and the bookings literally started rolling in

[@boglarkatekenos4827]

Fucking brilliant! I wish I could explain how this fits perfectly into the path I'm on, but that's pretty much impossible. I love synchronicities. I am grateful that I have awakened and it's beautiful to watch the newly scripted life story of mine unfolding. I'm reclining back into my chair and I let my soul to think for me, to act for me, to speak for me. But the tiny little bugs that were still remaining had to be worked out and with these techniques I achieved it. Thank you for your work. I know that you also know the things I have come to know these past few years throughout awakening. It's awesome to see that more and more people rise up to their full potential. I love you 😅

[@WillParfitt-ed1vt]

❤❤❤😢

[@stephr7486]

I really love all of your videos and I have to say I love your sense of humor- I find myself laughing to your little side comments- “well manifestation on a Tuesday while mercury’s in retrograde, find your purpose” 😂

[@rachelleo8881]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. 🙏🏽

[@gordon906]

Needed to hear this!

[@paulagonzalez1967]

I appreciate your work so much

[@LoriSings65]

Excellent thank you 🦋

[@Carvgoo]

One great recommendation for people that are interested in shadow work is reading about Carl Gustav Jung, he is one of the pioneers of this concept. It is really helpful in short and long term.

[@haimwack]

dude you are the real deal

[@otherwaiting8197]

This is very good stuff.

[@Lucid-in-the-Matrix]

I looked up Superman and you popped up. Good info. Ty

[@hoiaapje18]

For the anime fans with us, remember Naruto's struggle at the Waterfall of Truth? Technique IV right there!

[@RuudAwakening]

I was in awe when I first saw that scene years ago! Was done so powerful Actually alot in Naruto is btw ook: mede Dutchie hiero 🤙

[@msashlynnleona9442]

My "forgiveness letter" was in the form of a dream. I had a step grandmother who I lived with along with my grandfather. i had a falling out with her. I was 18 and i felt she was being really controlling... she was on a lot of painkillers so i don't think she was really in her right mind anymore and I wanted to leave the house/run away because it felt like she was always on my ass/picking fights with me and nit picking everything about me/everything i did (i literally didnt do anything. I was not a normal teenager... i was so sheltered. So i feel like she really had no reason to constantly point out all my faults when they were never really that bad compared to most teens) She wouldn't let me go and kept saying that I had something in my purse i wasnt suppose to or i was going to rip them off and she stood in the doorway yelling at me, she headbut me then pushed me onto my bead. She then took my purse and went through it.. found nothing and stormed out of the bedroom yelling im sorry in the most sarcastic and angry way possible. That was the last time i saw her. I was angry for a really long time. Some psychiatrists said i had mild ptsd from it. I wished that she would die many times... and i meant it. She eventually died of lung cancer.... after she passed I was still angry but at the same time i was very sad and had so much guilt that i wished that on her in the first place. Because i once loved that woman as my own grandmother. I once looked to her constantly for approval. After she died none of these feelings went away. I thought after she was gone so would all the feelings be gone too. But no. They may have been even worse/more intense. My release from it finally came after a year or so in the form of a dream. In the dream I was a younger version of myself. I was at my grandparents house. But like in spirit it seemed. I kept feeling like someone was trying reach me, to get my attention but i was the only one in the house. I kept running away. I was scared. Finally I saw her. It was my step grandmother and she stood there. I ran to her and hugged her and I cried and I told her I was sorry. I apologized to her. And she said it's okay, I know. And In that moment she was the youger version of herself when I first met her when I was a kid. In that moment i felt how much she loved me and how much I loved her and I forgave her. That was my closure. I truly believe that we all need closure for these things and we can't move on if we don't get it. You can pretend to move on but it will still hinder you. Even in her death there was no closure. Only in facing her head on, even though i was scared and having forgiveness was i able to get closer.

[@christineweber8480]

Thanks so much! ❤

[@haidirimaulai3358]

Projection awareness Haw I am that Forgiveness letter 😊

[@Vener349]

@4:35 i was holding my breath for... that is what mushrooms is

[@kasiako355]

Awesome and helpful, thank you!💖

[@WillParfitt-ed1vt]

Nvm ❤

[@tbobtbob330]

Samatha meditation kinda reduces the subconscious - eventually to almost nothing. When your mid becomes extremely still, you notice as unconscious thoughts pop directly into consciousness. You don't have that intermediate filter to decide for you if you should become aware of it.

[@abdoulite2749]

Thank you so mouch for the video clark 🙏

[@karindamico2884]

Great job you nailed this very complex concept. 👏

[@cherylcook218]

so very helpful 😅

[@STASIANIEZNALSKA]

Dziękuję💖💖💖

[@johntay3831]

Yay, Ryan Reynolds teaching me shadow work

[@michellepedersen3422]

How to forgive a parent, who abused you as kid? It seems impossible to me to forgive someone, who were so selfish and stupid.

[@ronniejamesdio1234]

I’m not an expert but if they aren’t sorry for what they did, forget about them, if they are sorry then look at why they are sorry and if it’s genuine. If it’s not genuine and it’s because they want something from you forget about them, but you don’t owe being nice to them because they’re related to you, especially if they weren’t and still aren’t now

[@michellepedersen3422]

@@ronniejamesdio1234 thank you for your answer ❤️

[@m0uhq1]

Ppl outside are the algorithm of our minds

[@henriksjolin5945]

Thank you ❤

[@himathyjenkins]

10:00 didn't ever make that much sense to me. Let's say you have a child and someone sexually abuses them. You feel hate remorse maybe you even beat the attacker close to death. How are we that? What part of us can relate to the attacker if we've never abused a child like that. Is it wrong to get upset at the attacker? Here's one more example, let's say I think Hitler is a real peice o shit for committing mass genocide. When have I committed mass genocide my self? I don't see anything of myself in Hitler I just thinks he's a peice o shit. Can someone help me understand better

[@manpreetshergill11]

Thank you

[@zLuckyMedic]

great editing

[@michelleluffingham414]

Thank you. Urgent Please can I speak to one of your coaches

[@nicwhitney7148]

That’s funny. I heard that same exact story about the musician in a book I read about ADHD, written by Richard Bandler, one of the founders of an NLP.

[@BlueApplesWhat]

Is there potential for shadow word to cure anxiety ?

[@sendaisweetie5297]

Do you slam burritos before the gym? 🤣 That made me giggle.

[@janehicks2266]

This came just at the right time for me. Thank you for the techniques very helpful!!

[@Xtreme_Buddha]

It’s Mac from its always sunny ☀️

[@akashdeshpande4350]

I wish I found this sooner

[@shawnaoliver4538]

Show me as good as it gets! 🎉

[@davidmaddon554]

More importantly what brand is your office chair? What model?

[@Navipp]

Question… I love this topic and I found myself through my own healing journey naturally applying these ways to heal the shadow or naturally becoming conscious because of my own meditation practice and willingness to self reflect I guess However something that keeps coming up for me is narcissism… I recently within the past several years of doing this work I’ve come to terms with the fact that I grew up with narcissistic abuse and my ex husband also was abusive and narcissistic and I seem to keep attracting this pattern and reenacting it I digress, as far as projection goes I keep bringing it back to myself and asking is this also in me? Which is a scary thought but the more I think that I’ve come to be willing to look at that and have some acceptance with it over and over again I think it’s very possible that it is in me and that we all have narcissistic tendencies but as far as growing up an abusive and dysfunctional household my question to you is am I narcissistic also?

[@DebrahBond]

What about a ex that kept lieing to you or tricking you into believe . He wanted and was working with you to try and rebuild your relationship.. Because you've agreed to give him another chance.!! Then a week later. He,s changed how he reacts towards you. You ask what,s wrong way he behaving this way. Then he avoids you. Yet telling u nothing's wrong.. ybeing dumped for someone eleas.. So how do I do shadow work on this. He walked out of my life like I never mattered. I fell apart. He was happy running from chick to chick.

[@thegreathkf2383]

I WANNA KNOW WHAT IVE BEEN HIDING IN MY SHADOOWWW MY SHADOOOWW CHANGE IS COMING THROUGH MY SHADDOOOWWW

[@Madame_Mila]

@clarkkegley Hi a very cool, special human! Glad I discovered you and your channel. I hear you, I feel you, writing this in the moment w/o any comparisons to your other “stuff” because I’m still binging on your content… So pardon in advance if something similar has been answered/addressed in the past… However, if and when you feel like giving a shot to someone/something - I’d be delighted to connect. I have some personal thoughts (that’s why it’s not in the open comment); and I even believe I could inspire new/more content for your channel. All good vibes guaranteed! 🤓 P.S.: there’s direct correlation to KZbin, which I believe will make your time worth. I realize and respect (and congrats = successful) how busy you are, however, if you’d consider to give it a shot and connect for a few minutes (be in your pj, sip your coffee, cuddle with your girl and your dog), I’d just ask if it could be directly with you (although I truly believe your team is exceptional). So if one day you’re up for it - send me a note. Cheers! Have a great weekend!

[@ayyleeway]

Please explain for non native English speakers the question “HOW AM I THAT?”, I don’t quite understand it 🙈

[@Rodrigo-tk2fm]

Do I write a letter for each passed event or individual or one that includes all of them (traumas)? Anyone, thank you

[@avriltorres6688]

Thank you, Clark! Really, stuff like this shouldn't be free. 🤐 Thank you for helping the world. This really helps. If there's a God, may she bless you.

[@amylumbard9187]

Your doing gods work thank you and i am so glad Meghan is not allowed in the UK anymore... Or more like the UK doesn't want her bk in here. But it can also mean harry gets deported smh🤔😱🙄😤🤬😩🤯

[@sunflower997]

Guys, am I the only one, that needs a pdf version of this video to remember everything?😭🤣

[@jackhighcastle7044]

what would say about the people who glue them selfes on the street for the environment and you want to get to work and maybe loose your job because you come to late. I get frustrated about those people. should i ask myself why I am like that ??? what do you do in this case?😄 i cannot go away from this because im stuck in traffic and im not allowed to touch this idiots. maybe difficult case, but what then?

[@haidirimaulai3358]

Projection awareness Haw I am that Forgiveness letter

[@lisa-anne0929]

I found your channel today, when one of your video’s was on my page. I must say I absolutely love your videos. I have been writing notes in my journal all afternoon while watching some. Thank you so much 🙏 the way you articulate your work and the knowledge you share is amazing. 🤍✨

[@phk9476]

12:32

[@Xeik38]

Hey Clark, I love what you're doing. I feel like what you're saying is vital but it's kind of difficult to grasp because you speak a smidget too fast... I want to really savour the advice being given. Grateful if you would speak just a bit slower .

[@Mdot37]

You dabble

[@Right_picks]

It'd be better for alot of us if the videos are a bit short instead of lengthier than 15min.. love the content btw❤

[@askquestionsplz]

Simply no. The topic requires time just like the work does.

[@MrSamisue27]

I'm less likely to push play on a video that's 15 or less minutes... so many different needs/preferences out here.

[@meenasykes6351]

Do you send your closure letter to your ex?

[@Elnaztarkhoranii]

😍😍

[@derekparker2098]

Yer so dog gone handsome! Js!

[@meciyt]

swag like ohio!!