On this show, I share my perspective on self-exploration which was inspired by the synchronistic messages "never stop exploring" I kept seeing repeatedely on a recent conference trip to Las Vegas. I discuss the purpose of self-exploration and the clues it can reveal to us about ourselves. I also share my journey with self-exploration and how it has led me to discover so many things about myself and others. I dive into the benefits of developing a self-exploration practice and how it can expand your world beyond your wildest imagination. I share some ways you can begin to intentionally work on aspects and areas of yourself, by being open and inviting a level of curiosity to your experience. As well, I discuss why I think self-exploration can enhance your child-like wonder, which is a valuable skill we often lose in our adult life. Finally, I share my take on the differences between self-exploration and self-discovery and how both are not always synonymous. I will be sharing a bonus show on self-discovery as well, so please be on the lookout for that. I hope you enjoyed this show and please remember to follow me on my socials, or connect with me on my website at ⁠shadowspacehealing.com⁠.

On this episode, I share a recent beach trip experience I had, where we experienced a dense fog that engulfed the entire beach and the entire environment. It was a surreal experience and one that captivated me and also helped me draw a few perspectives as it relates to our personal life and journey. I share my perspectives on the idea of feeling fogged in and how we can navigate these uncharted territories while feeling like we're trapped or stuck on our path. I also give some examples tied into this experience that I had where I felt unsure and uncertain about making certain life and career decisions. I also give some key takeaways as to what we can do when we find ourselves in a state like this or an environment like this such as perhaps learning to practice more patience, or learning to find stillness in order to allow the things that are trying to emerge out of our life to emerge or perhaps just reminding ourselves to have faith on our journey and know that what's ahead although may feel uncertain is not always a bad thing or negative.

On this episode, I share my experience with my healing journey that led me to doing shadow work. I share the idea and concept of the shadow work which was coined by Swiss psychiatrist, Carl Jung who believed there to be four main functions that control how people view and act in the world relating to his renowned studies around the four major archetypes:

1. The Persona otherwise our personality, what we show the world.
2. The Shadow otherwise our subconscious and unconscious habits/behaviors, patterns, beliefs etc. that may be hidden and/or repressed.
3. The Anima/Animus otherwise our unconscious masculine & feminine energies as it relates to each respective gender.
4. The Self otherwise our unified unconscious and conscious self within our own being aka our whole self.

I also share my experience doing the shadow work based on Carl Jung's theories and the tools and practices that I have found to be helpful for anyone interested in exploring further. Shadow work has many purposes and benefits in my opinion but one the most notable is learning to assimilate the parts of the self that are often considered undesirable. These aspects of our personality, often referred to as our "shadow," can include traits, emotions, and desires that we are not proud of or feel uncomfortable facing. By shining a light on our shadow and integrating these aspects into our consciousness, we can work towards a greater sense of self-awareness and personal growth. Embracing shadow work can be a transformative journey towards wholeness and authenticity. As a result of doing this work, we can to develop compassion for not only ourselves but others as well. For more information or to obtain a full guide on how you can begin this work, please visit my website at www.shadowspacehealing.com and request to download your FREE guide on the home page.