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Many in the metaphysical community teach
that we should learn to overcome our shadow. Our shadow is the
dark side of us, the side of us which feels anger, hatred,
jealousy and other emotions. We are taught that to overcome
our shadow, we must learn to avoid these emotions. I do not
agree with this.
Our shadow is a part of us. It is a part which we should
embrace and love just as we love our Inner Child and other
parts of ourselves. We are on this Earth to have human
experiences. Part of having a human experience is to feel all
ranges of emotions. By learning to embrace our shadow, we will
learn to properly manage these 'negative' emotions.
This was shown to me during one of Samantha's recent
hospitalizations. One of the Doctors was very closed minded,
unable to see any option other than immediate surgery, even
though this was not in her best interest. He and his partners
were short with us, rude, and expected us to accept their
decision without question. To make a long story short, the
Executive Administrator of the hospital released us from the
hospital since this doctor would not release her and I was
about to just leave the hospital with her.
Needless to say, I was very upset at this Doctor. I was angry
that he had no concern for what was in Samantha's best
interest. Angry that he felt that only his opinion counted.
Angry about the way he had treated us. My shadow came to the
front and I experienced a whole gamut of emotions. It was very
easy to wish that this man would someday have to experience
the same thing that he was trying to put Samantha through.
After a few days of allowing my shadow to stomp, and curse,
and wish harm on this man, I was able to release these
emotions and come to an understanding. Had I refused to
experience these emotions and allow them to play out, they
would have been buried in my aura to cause dis-ease at some
point in the future.
Instead, I released these emotions and came to the
understanding that I had that experience to learn lessons. He
was a wonderful teacher for me and I am thankful that he
helped me to learn the lessons that I learned from him. I only
hope that he learned the lessons he was meant to learn from
the experience too. I am sure he has never had a patient stand
up to him and refuse to comply with is expectations before!
When your shadow comes up, instead of trying to overcome it,
embrace it. Love it for what it is and what it is doing for
you.
Rev. Claudia McNeely DD -
http://www.askclaudia.com - is a gifted
and caring Psychic/Healer. With the assistance of Angels, Guides and Master
Healers, she will tell you exactly what she sees and feels instead of what you
want to hear. Her Clairvoyant Psychic Readings are very accurate and insightful.
She can help you to understand where you are, where you want to be and how to
get there.
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