In this guided exercise, we explore the parts of ourselves that often stay hidden- our “shadow.” Inspired by Carl Jung, the shadow includes aspects like fear, shame, or anger, and sometimes speaks through our harsh inner critic.
Rather than pushing these parts away, this practice invites you to meet them with curiosity and compassion. By creating a dialogue between your inner critic and your compassionate self, you can begin to understand what each voice wants, fears, and protects and soften the critic’s edge with awareness.
In this session, you’ll:
🌿 Set up a simple journaling framework for self-reflection
🌿 Explore both your critical and compassionate voices
🌿 Learn to integrate these parts for greater inner clarity and healing
This exercise may feel strange at first — it’s normal for the critic to feel loud and the compassionate voice quiet. With practice, you’ll notice both voices more clearly, and start choosing which one to follow.
Take your time, breathe, and allow the dialogue to guide you toward self-understanding and wholeness.
🎧 Part of our Journaling playlist and Episode 6: Judgement of Fear.
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