What Is Shadow Work? - Teal Swan
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 เม.ย. 2015
- For a lot of people, the term shadow work conjures up all kinds of negative and dark associations. Because of those associations we have with the word shadow, it is easy to think that shadow work is a dark spiritual practice or that it is internal work that involves the more negative or sinister aspects of our personality. In truth, neither is the case. So what exactly is the human shadow? In this episode, Teal explains what shadow work is exactly.
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You have to go to your darkest side to see whats blocking the light.
Richard Lam Now THAT was profound! I am stunned by the originality and insight you have gifted us with!!!
How?
OMG +Ricky L - that is so true. I just fixed mine, never even knew it was there but thank god I can see it now. I rather be good and sacrifice avoid pain than i WOULD hurt someone to get what i want.
th-cam.com/video/kqegH08A9iE/w-d-xo.html through expression
Darkness is scary only when we lack faith but it will be conquered :)
Too true! I have a theory the reason people change when drunk is that they lose the ability to suppress their shadow side.
exactly, and they have the excuse to let loose and be themselves and blame it on alcohol...it sucks how much we suppress
Turquoise Supreme omg that is sooooo me 🤔 x
when you are drunk you open yourself to possession. which is why alcohol is called spirits.
Turquoise Supreme Alot of altered states can reveal so much unconscious material. Dance,drugs,meditation etc..
Xdark_dreamsX what seems idiotic and hilarious is in fact the truth. Alcohol is derived from an Arabic term called al-Khul which means “body eating spirit” when consuming it extracts the very essence of the soul there for allowing it to be more susceptible to neighboring entities most of which are of low frequencies. This is why if you drink too much you black out and when this happens the soul you were sent here with leaves your body staying connected on a tether. This is when the demonic possession occurs and your body is taken for a joy ride. Our bodies are cars for spirits. If one leaves another hops in to experience this gift of being human. Research what I’m saying, knowledge is free. Speaking upon this makes me fathom it more. Gratitude for you all.
Shadow work is the most important work I've ever done. It is difficult work but it has been the greatest blessing in my life. Blessings to all on this journey.
Laurie Marinelli well said. And the grace in your voice is the fruit of proof. Thank you. I feel blessed by reading your words and feeling your heart.
I am in the process of this shadow work. It's hard but I want to be liberated of being me.
Laurie can you share some techniques ? 🙏
@@RinaldoIshak how to do it
How’s your journey going?
"Shadow work is the highest form of light work that you can do" Yassssss
What it means by light work I have leaning difficulties
Children are to be seen and not heard...now I know why I’m so self conscious about talking in front of a bunch of people...smh...I’m trying so hard to heal my true self and finally live!
I send you a lot of courage and love, I’ve been there and it’s only on my early adult that I realized I had bad anxiety to connect with people knowing that in the conversation am always in my own head thinking to say or not say, wich word to use etc
You ever feel like you're at war with yourself?
BlackStone H Thats what war is. A group acting from under a common shadow.
***** I have encountered the same problem...hehe
BlackStone H Read the "Power of Now" The author writes about the internal conflict between the 'I' and 'myself'. Being at war with yourself is surely a human condition we all face.
viclloyd1 Or watch Star Wars. Remember when Yoda told Skywalker to go into the cave of illusions ?
BlackStone H - Everytime I watch her videos. There's the light part of me, that's trying to take in the information, improve ones self, be a better person, understand consciousness a bit better ... and so on.
Then there's that little bastard within me, trying to remind me of all the dirty and filthy things it wants to do to her.
:)
I can’t believe how precise and how heartwarming and validating this has been. Thank you.
This is a great basic explanation of the shadow. Thanks, Teal. Well done. Even Jung became frustrated when people over-analyzed the shadow saying (in effect) "No! The shadow is simply the unconscious!"
I literally can't believe am running into this in 2024🤦. Anyway let the journey begin.
I wish I had seen this 17 years ago when I first became a mother. Or heard this message for myself, when I myself was a child.
You're hearing it now 🧡
For all the wisdom and instructions on better self-awareness in her videos, I have to admit the reason I keep coming back and subscribed to this channel is because I live for those adorably awkward laughs.. 🥰
Change is comin' through my shadow!!
***** :)
Change is comin', now is MY TIME!
Listen to my muscle memory !
Fuc yeah brah
Contemplate what I've been clinging too!!!!!
Im a Scorpio light and shadow worker. Every end and middle of the spectrum is fine with me. I feel whatever comes with fullness. I'm not a bread crust I am a kicking screaming fighting loving human being 💙💜❤💚💛 Thank you I love you 💞
Amazing. I’m 26 years old and as I’m watching this video today, I indeed recognize that my shadow could definitely use some light after years of being avoided. Point Blank. If I wish to reach my highest potential, I have got to integrate my light with shadow. Blessed be and Namaste!
shadow work is a term used to describe becoming more aware of yourself, and what's TRULY going within you. its Awareness..... self awareness, and understanding. And re-feeling old wounds. Good job as always dear Teal, love and namaste
You have what's probably the coolest name I've ever heard!
hahahhaaaaaaa, thanks Eyus soul partner friend!!!
*****: You don't actually have to recreate the experience to feel again what happened. Sometimes you can just think about it. Or, a certain aspect of that experience can trigger a response. Like when a care backfires and the subject thinks they're back in a warzone.
That happens too. :-)
+Little Bear actually, no, the wound will NOT heal naturally by leaving it alone. Having an understanding of how emotional suppression is directly related to chronic physical illness is where shadow work/bio-energetic work comes in.
There is a lot of ignorance out there on this area and it is only until we have and recover from an illness THROUGH emotional expression that you come to realize that many people are NUMB to their blocked emotions. Understand that emotions that are blocked is energy that is blocked (emotions=energy in motion). Therefore, when you are numb to shame and anger, that stuff simply will NOT come out naturally unless you do the practices to move the energy. That's true healing as it is integration. Trauma that is suppressed gets stored within the cellular structure of the body (DNA) in the form of memory and that is what manifests in the body as physical disease. Your body is your greatest communicator. Most people are so out of touch with their bodies, that they have no idea that their bodies are trying so desperately to reach out to them to let them know that there is emotion that is crying out to be expressed. You can try all you want to ignore it, or to just observe it, but even if you don't feel the emotions per say in the form of sadness/shame/anger, they WILL manifest in the body as a last resort to get your attention as physical disease. It's simply how manifestation works. You won't hear this though from any Abraham Teachings, because they don't understand how physical disease works in the contexts of emotions.
There is simply no avoiding this kind of work. It is so misunderstood in spirituality. It often takes a physical illness which is your body's way of waking you up to the fact that there is emotions that NEED to be expressed for us to realize that this work is vital.
Love the content! The maniacal laugh at 7:25 mark is Epic! yep, shadow works certainly feels like dying sometimes, and getting over it yields better self-awareness and potential for spiritual growth. Namaste, Teal!
THAAAANK YOU TEAL, it's weird how you release a video that helps me right when I need it, actually I guess it's not that weird. The universe brings what we need:)
me too!! these days im suffering because of triggers and these negative imprint that i really had to deal with are shame and rejection. what a nice coincidence teal :))
Shame is a terrible feeling, but im starting to learn that people are more accepting than we think, we just have to accept our self first.
Random Dude hi, what's the solution to overcome shame? releasing it by feeling it? or by crying about the eventy that make you feel unworthy? and therefore relasse the idea of unworthyness or the deserve of punishment?
Random Dude yo dawg i heard you like shame. so i told everyone about all your dark secrets.
Zay Guru Music you have said it for me thanks namesta !
I love Teal. I truly do. You taught me how to get close to myself.
When she said “ we are born whole” my mouth dropped bc I can honestly say I can’t remember the last time I was whole damn. Definitely brought up old feelings. Great video though
I love it when she laughs! Ive noticed in many of her videos or her live lectures she really has such a cute sense of humor!
Love her! She really has helped me so much !! I am very very grateful😊
That last line about shadow workd being real work was brilliant! Thanks Teal for your inspiring words. It actually put a smile in my face when you described it as the highest form of light work.
Haha I am just learning this theory from Carl Gustav Jung for my university degree right now. Not even my professor can explain it as well and easy to understand like her. Teal Swan helping me doing my exams. I love that. ♥
Imagine a dark room that contains all that hidden stuff, now imagine that you turn on a very powerful and illuminating light, now you are able to see everything in there, now its your desicion to keep them with you or to dispose them.
Not dispose, heal. Because it is still you in there. Maybe a scared child that needs millions of hugs.
Thank you, Teal! ☘
Happy healing to everyone reading this. ☘
Excellent summary of what shadow work is. And I love that there are so very many ways to shine light on our shadows, healing them. I've had great success using hypnotherapy and shamanic soul retrieval ceremony.
Not long ago I came across something about Carl Jung's shadow projections. I was looking up something completely different. It came at precisely the right time.
There were a number of things that led to up to it that showed me I needed to work on my negative side.
I have to go slow with it as it causes a lot of anxiety. I even willed myself back into what many would call a "normal" mind state only to realize that it isn't as good down there.
As time goes on I am sure I will be led into the best course of action for dealing with my negative side and all the other repressed things.
Karmic Beats Carl Jung 46 and 2
Beautifully and eloquently explained, so many important and insightful points were made.
I once was given a taste of what it feels like to see and hug the darkness. A hint was given to me in a dream. And I acted on it right after waking up. It felt like a miracle to me. Followed by crying on my knees for about 30 minutes. But then. Then it turned into the most amazing feeling of love and respect for myself.
So I was given a free sample I believe. Since then I had many litte revelations. But nothing that can be compared to that one.
Only after watching this video I realised what it really was. Thank you for putting those little pieces together for me.
You are an angel. 💗
fzuzka doesn’t sound like those pieces were little. Good work Good blessing 👍❤️
This hit me harder than I ever expected..
Let the work begin.
at first I was like, eh I've never buried anything. Halfway through the video that angry example sounds exactly like me lol
THANK YOU TEAL!!! And thanks for being an IMMENSE blessing to all of us!
Give Teal my support. My wish is that she not ever be troubled by her haters out there. I understand how it feels being the only one standing for truth among liars. She has my full love and support 💕💕 Thank you
You are absolutely amazing Teal!! I'm a huge fan and I incorporate everything you teach into my life and I have seen these patterns that keep appearing so.. thank you so much for your teachings and revelations!
This is exactly what I needed to find. I’m always absolutely astounded at the insights I see in my dreams. It’s so obvious that my subconscious knows exactly what is going on and has to wait til I’m asleep to show me. Anger/rage, isolation, fear, euphoria, creative flow. I know these in my dreams in a way I simply never have in waking life.
Now it makes sense why I stayed a couple extra years in academia just so I could graduate. I was suppressing my love for writing music during that time and ended up detaching myself from feeling any validation of accomplishing anything other than my dreams. In the end it gave me clarity on at least once aspect about myself, which is that, when pushed to the lowest vibration, I know I can make the choice between love or fear. Sometimes you just have to appreciate your own "curriculum".
I LOVE YOU TEAL! you break everything down so well! Impeccable!
Once again, another brilliant video. I have something to think about and try to put into action. This message came at the perfect time.
This is hugely important for my journey towards wholeness and enlightenment thank you so much
I'm not sure how to thank you for this and all that you do but since I saw this video - about a day ago - I resolved a lot of issues I had and actually experienced tears of joy, which I never experienced before.
I hope my appreciation will find you in any way possible for you to receive.
I love the little sass she threw in at the end. You go Teal!
finally, a calm and sane approach - when you type 'shadow work' into the YT search bar, you get all forms of overly self-conscious weirdos with creaky voices and shifty eyes - thank you for bringing a much-maligned and misunderstood topic into the cool light of day.
I love your voice. So soft and calming. Thank you for the knowledge sweet lady ❤
I took the time to do some shadow work last night, not convinced abut whether it would work or not, and it was more powerful that I could have ever imagined! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience!
Thank you Teal. I finally understand what Shadow Work is. 🙏🙏🙏
I had to watch the video twice because the first time I kept zoning out on your beauty! You are absolutely beautiful!
Her eyes are seductive
Beautiful!! The Presentation is amazing!
I simply love the nerd laugh 😍 we are so lucky to have Teal among us. A truly magnificent being
Awesome! Pleeease make a Video on jealousy and aging, that would be fantastic! I'm sure lots of ppl would enjoy
CupNoodleKitty this is what I need too!
This was really good.
Hey Teal, just discovered your channel. I really resonate with the things you are explaining and your energy. Very happy to have crossed paths. Love and light to you and yours ❤️ looking forward to watching and being a subscriber
Beautiful video. Timely. Good wishes teal, and thank you.
Thank you Teal for all your inspiration.
Thank you Teal! Have a good day!
I love how Teal laughs. Hihihihi.
You were in my dream yesterday, and I haven't watched you in a long time. And today I searched for shadow work, and I remembered you were in my dream
Wow! Thank you Teal. Wonderful message.
This video I feel like sums a lot of things up. Love it!
Such a great explaination!
I just wanted to say Mahalo from the depth of my being for being such an amazing teacher and guide., and for being such a beautiful being yourself.
Thank you for this teaching... Much appreciated!
Love your sense of humour Teal!!! I've only just come across 2 of your videos, but I love you already.
Thanx girl!
Nice. I got a lot out of your message. It’s a place to start. Thanks
Amazing. Thankyou Teal
Teal, your laugh is adorable! Your content is always spot on. I so appreciate you ❤️
Thank you Teal, we love you!
Thanks for sharing, Teal. It really helps! I appreciate it!:)
This was very well explained, thank you😊
thank you Teal❤️
I was crying beacuse it touched my heart so deeply...
I have been watching videos to understand the shadow self. Thank you for this clear explanation.
Great post Teal, thank you! ❤️🙌🏻🙏
Ty for this. I needed it.
¡Que sabiduría tan grande la de Teal Swan! ¡me encantó!
3:56- 4:52 I feel exactly like this... finally someone understands and there are words for it :,) I am working on assertiveness with my counsellor, as it is.Lately, I have noticed that all that bottled anger is coming out by trying to be more assertive and 6:52-7:24 made me realise why my relationships have failed and why I always seem unhappy. I understand why now :) Thank you Teal
It´s interesting you did mention Carl Jung, early today I´ve discovered the existence of his Red Book and I felt so attracted to it.
Thank you Teal, clear and helpful as always!
This was true for me. Avoiding painful thoughts - experience - means you can't evaluate them.
Great great video Teal! Thank you so much for sharing with us
I remember a few years back reading Debbie Fords dark side of the light chasers. It fascinated me. I was so sad to hear that she past away. I think I will now do a wee bit more research into shadow work and try to incorporate some of the work into my life. One of the quotes in Debbie Fords book was in order to bring forth the light you have to enter the darkness. Thanks Teal 🦋
Thank you Teal for simplifying the explanation
I have just subscribed to your post Teal Swan. You are a wonderful teacher. Namaste. !!
There are people talking down on you saying you are fraud but I know you know what your talking about and I appreciate it please keep up the good work and God bless you and your family
This literally brought me to tears..m
Great Video! Thank you!
Wow you make so much more sense than the counselors/psychologists/psychiatrists I got sent to
Thank you! What a clear and complete explanation!
Thank you so much Teal you and Ralph have changed my life
There are reasons why parents are the way the are or seem to be from the outside. We are all formed from a base of our leaneage or ancestry. The third aspect that forms our behaviour is the common environment we grow up in.
Great information. Thanks Teal. 💜
thanks for the video! short, easy to understand great even for my friends who reject spirituality, thank you!!
I really wish that I had found your videos years ago, when I first began doing my shadow work. I absolutely love your videos, because EVERY single thing that you say, you ALWAYS hit the nail on the head!!
I have stayed out of relationships intentionally for several years now, so that I can focus on doing my shadow work and being the BEST human that I can be, mentally, emotionally, physically and MOST IMPORTANT, spiritually!!
I really wish that I had found your videos years ago. You have so many great videos with such great advice. Much of it I already knew, but to hear another person actually say the things that I think, feel and believe to be true, helps me to know that I am on the right track. 👣
Sending MUCH love 💕 light ✨ prayers 🙏 and an abundance of beautiful🌹blessings to you and all, from the 🧚♀️magical 🦆Oregon🦫 coast!🌊🧜♀️🌊🏄♂️🌊🏄♀️🌊🏄🏖🪁💕
I stumbled on this video by watching carl yung quotes.
ive known the term lightworker for years , shadow working not so much.
But it makes a lot of sense shadow working is needed to accept yourself with all of your flaws and dark thoughts.
Once you manage to unite your light side and dark side a whole new world opens.
There is no light without darkness and in order to feel and see true light one has to see true darkness first.
Very helpful in understanding what shadow work is❤ now time to get to work!!
THANK YOU TEAL FOR TEACHING ME HOW TO "CREATE" AS SOME PEOPLE MIGHT SAY,"MY OWN DESTINY".
My shadow is a very scare little girl - yet very powerful still - if I don't pay attention to what she wants she will let me know for sure - I am learning to love her and nurture her so feels safe and she can then work with me not against me :)
So true, I am grateful for this coming up in my feed
Thank you for all you have given.
such a great exploration. thank you
Thank you Teal!!!! I understand it so much better!!!🙏🙏💞💞💞👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾😍😍😍💞💞🐢🐢🐢
What a wonderful and deeply profound explanation of shadow work...The book, "The Shadow Effect", helped me a few years ago, embrace this process, and understand that it was a process in general, a healing process really, and from what I've experienced in regards to doing shadow work, is that everything around you is a part of the healing process..Say for instance, if you are working on that shadow part of the fragmented self that had shame issues, then shame will show up around you, as an intended teacher...you'll start to hear shame everywhere, and all around you, but you'll realize, that it is on purpose, and a part of the healing process, for you to focus on it, look at it, recognize or acknowledge painful experiences 'bottled up' inside of you from say past experiences, and then you will feel a release, a release of that energy that was 'trapped'...as you continue this process, you move towards wholeness...the purity of the spirit, that which is you...
Thank you, this is so excellent.