Self: Persona + Shadow
Ego is the intersection of the persona and the shadow
The persona is the traits we have learned to perceive as good and therefore integrate as part of our social mast
The shadow is the traits we have learned to perceive as bad and therefore repress
The ego is decision maker and tries to fulfill the needs from both sides of the self
Behaviors we often perceive as negative are the expression of underdeveloped/repressed shadow traits
Practicing shadow work
1. Imagine Dream Life
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2. Notice discrepancies
3. Challenge Limiting Beliefs
4. Integrate Shadow