Our expression of anger, hate, judgment or annoyance is more
a reflection of ourselves than it is of anything outside ourselves. Therefore,
when we feel these emotions, we must look inside further to see what that the shadow
in us is saying.
We can’t be afraid of our shadows as they are as much a part
of us as our light and goodness – just like the white and black symbiotic
figure of yin and yang.
When we look in the face of our darker sides, we take
away their power and influence over us. Ignoring
our shadows and shoving them under the rugs with rationalization, justification,
blame and victim mentalities allows them to grow and feed unchecked and
unbalanced.
Only when we stare our shadow sides in the face and see what they
are and why can we begin to deal with them in a positive way. This begins our
healing and release from their grip on us via our fears and judgments which
turn into anger and hatreds. Instead, we will begin to understand ourselves
more and feel more compassion and empathy towards ourselves (which is not via
the enablers of justification, rationalization or blame).
Then it becomes easier
to feel that compassion and empathy for others.
Hold up that mirror and look
inside.
That is the key to peace, love and compassion.
