Growth in Darkness
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Embracing the Shadows
To fully embrace myself, my first step was to learn to walk with the shadows. If you are traveling through darkness, may the light within you serve as a beacon to illuminate your path.
Reflections from my Personal Journal:
In a previous reflection, I discussed becoming aware of my connection to an earlier narrative. That awareness showed that we are frequently our own biggest obstacle. Without realizing it, for example, we can fall into familiar dynamics involving those who mirror former abusers, who manipulate, love bomb, or gaslight until we begin to question our own worth and the value that we are bringing forward. What is the truth? Breaking free from old patterns rooted in deep inner child wounding is challenging. There comes a time when we need to embrace the pause and redirect our course to be part of the solution, rather than continue to enter repetitive cycles.
