Thoughts on Thinking
What if the identity you’ve built to protect yourself is actually the biggest obstacle to your happiness? You avoid your shadow because facing it means confronting truths you’d rather ignore. It’s natural. Everyone hides their flaws, doubts, and fears. The ego resists change, clinging to a comfortable reality where you feel “good enough.” But deep down, you know there’s more to discover, more to understand… The image you show to the world is just a mask—a carefully crafted version of yourself that hides what you don’t want others to see. It feels safe, but in reality, it’s holding you back from your true self. When you ignore your shadow, you miss out on growth, authenticity, and self-acceptance. You’re carrying parts of yourself that you reject—jealousy, anger, insecurity—all buried so deep you barely recognize them. Your ego, clinging to safety, will do anything to keep these parts hidden. It deploys defence mechanisms to avoid discomfort. Denial says, “That’s not me—I’m not selfish or resentful.” Projection insists, “Other people have that problem, not me.” Rationalisation soothes, “It’s not my fault—I didn’t want that outcome anyway.” These defences feel like protection, but they’re just walls, keeping you from self-awareness. Over time, your shadow shows up in unexpected ways. You might judge others harshly, feel disconnected, or be triggered by small things you can’t explain. This is your shadow, pushing to be seen. But facing it is terrifying, isn’t it? What if you’re not as “good” or “admirable” as you believe? What if facing your shadow means letting go of the person you think you are? Your ego fears this—it means unravelling the identity it’s built. But the more you resist, the more out of sync you feel, like you’re living as a stranger to yourself. Imagine the freedom of no longer wearing a mask. The relief of facing insecurities and seeing that they don’t define you. Shadow work is powerful because it lets you see yourself beyond the persona. It brings your hidden traits to light, and with that, the power to transform. The process isn’t easy, but it’s essential if you want to live authentically, without the weight of hidden insecurities. Think of the peace that comes from accepting yourself fully—the good, the challenging, and the unresolved. Shadow work guides you through this, step by step. Each insight brings you closer to your true self. It’s time to stop avoiding your shadow and start embracing it. For a limited time, my shadow work course is available at a special 50% discount! Don't let this opportunity pass you by—take the first step toward a more fulfilling life: thoughtsonthinking.gumroad.com/l/shadowwork/blackf…
5 months ago | [YT] | 138
Thoughts on Thinking
What if the identity you’ve built to protect yourself is actually the biggest obstacle to your happiness?
You avoid your shadow because facing it means confronting truths you’d rather ignore.
It’s natural. Everyone hides their flaws, doubts, and fears.
The ego resists change, clinging to a comfortable reality where you feel “good enough.”
But deep down, you know there’s more to discover, more to understand…
The image you show to the world is just a mask—a carefully crafted version of yourself that hides what you don’t want others to see.
It feels safe, but in reality, it’s holding you back from your true self.
When you ignore your shadow, you miss out on growth, authenticity, and self-acceptance.
You’re carrying parts of yourself that you reject—jealousy, anger, insecurity—all buried so deep you barely recognize them.
Your ego, clinging to safety, will do anything to keep these parts hidden.
It deploys defence mechanisms to avoid discomfort.
Denial says, “That’s not me—I’m not selfish or resentful.”
Projection insists, “Other people have that problem, not me.”
Rationalisation soothes, “It’s not my fault—I didn’t want that outcome anyway.”
These defences feel like protection, but they’re just walls, keeping you from self-awareness.
Over time, your shadow shows up in unexpected ways.
You might judge others harshly, feel disconnected, or be triggered by small things you can’t explain.
This is your shadow, pushing to be seen.
But facing it is terrifying, isn’t it?
What if you’re not as “good” or “admirable” as you believe?
What if facing your shadow means letting go of the person you think you are?
Your ego fears this—it means unravelling the identity it’s built.
But the more you resist, the more out of sync you feel, like you’re living as a stranger to yourself.
Imagine the freedom of no longer wearing a mask.
The relief of facing insecurities and seeing that they don’t define you.
Shadow work is powerful because it lets you see yourself beyond the persona.
It brings your hidden traits to light, and with that, the power to transform.
The process isn’t easy, but it’s essential if you want to live authentically, without the weight of hidden insecurities.
Think of the peace that comes from accepting yourself fully—the good, the challenging, and the unresolved.
Shadow work guides you through this, step by step.
Each insight brings you closer to your true self.
It’s time to stop avoiding your shadow and start embracing it.
For a limited time, my shadow work course is available at a special 50% discount!
Don't let this opportunity pass you by—take the first step toward a more fulfilling life: thoughtsonthinking.gumroad.com/l/shadowwork/blackf…
5 months ago | [YT] | 138