How to Start Shadow Work and Eventually Romance Your Shadow with Dr. Connie Zweig

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How to Start Shadow Work and Eventually Romance Your Shadow with Dr. Connie Zweig

The Explorer Poet Podcast

1 hour 3 minutes 18 seconds

1 month ago

How to Start Shadow Work and Eventually Romance Your Shadow with Dr. Connie Zweig

In this episode with Dr. Connie Zweig, we discuss her journey into depth psychology, shadow work, and the influence of Carl Jung. She shares her personal experiences with Transcendental Meditation, the challenges of group dynamics, and the importance of shadow awareness in personal and societal contexts. Dr. Zweig also explores the concept of 'romancing the shadow' and how it applies to creativity, relationships, and aging.

Keywords:

shadow work, Carl Jung, depth psychology, Transcendental Meditation, creativity, aging, spirituality, group dynamics, personal growth, archetypes

Takeaways:

- Shadow work involves bringing unconscious aspects of ourselves into awareness

- Group dynamics can often lead to dogmatism and the loss of individuality

- The shadow contains both negative and positive traits that are hidden from the ego

- Romancing the shadow involves creating a conscious relationship with these hidden aspects

- Creativity can be blocked by shadow characters like the procrastinator or the perfectionist

- Aging offers an opportunity to shift identity from 'doer' to a deeper spiritual nature

- Shadow work is a social and political responsibility in today's world

- Using 'I' statements can help bring shadow work into family dynamics

- Dr. Zweig's book 'The Inner Work of Age' addresses the challenges and opportunities of aging

Guest Details:

Connie Zweig, Ph.D., is a retired Jungian therapist and author of ‘Meeting the Shadow’ and ‘Romancing the Shadow’. Her award-winning book, ‘The Inner Work of Age: Shifting from Role to Soul’, extends Shadow-work into midlife and beyond and explores aging as a spiritual practice. Her book, ‘Meeting the Shadow on the Spiritual Path: The Dance of Darkness and Light in Our Search for Awakening’, extends shadow-work into religion and spirituality. Her new podcast, Dr. Neil’s Spiritual Awakening to Non-Duality, is available on all podcast platforms.

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