Shadow work is not a one and done accomplishment, I try to get in the habit of observing my natural thoughts- as I have a lot of Mars aspects in my chart, past resentments can get my warrior blood pressure going out, just spontaneously. All humans, whether self-aware of it or not, has a dark nature, including hatred, greed, fear and egotism. This shadow cannot be eliminated, because it is a part of who we are, it stays with us as our twin, so to speak.
Unfortunately, our cultures and even religious teachings have focused on being good, unbiased or project shame to experiencing vices, which is contradictory to human nature. Jesus and other great spiritual teachers throughout history intended to awaken us from the illusion of culture and the reality of what is with us. As quoted by Jesus, from the Gospel of Thomas, “If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you.”
@WarrenBaxter, you're absolutely right about shadow work being an ongoing process. Self-reflection, as you mentioned, is a powerful tool that allows us to integrate unconscious aspects and become more whole. Thank you for taking time out to comment and share the quote from the Gospel of Thomas.
Pluto is entering my 8th now, I can already feel it. Old resentments, pain, anger coming up. I am also going through my Chiron return while T- Pluto is also approaching my Jupiter in Aqua and approaching a square to my natal Mars. It definitely is assisting me to look at my beliefs in regard to all that is coming up. I know Pluto is my friend assisting me to truly and deeply empower myself.
Get ready!!!! Pluto in the 8th, wow! As long as you remember that Pluto is your friend and is assisting you, you will get through this. You have a great deal of self awareness, so....
Right! lol Thanks Catharine, I can imagine Pluto will show me how aware I have been lol and no doubt I will become more aware by the end of it . It will be an adventure! :))
Shadow work is not a one and done accomplishment, I try to get in the habit of observing my natural thoughts- as I have a lot of Mars aspects in my chart, past resentments can get my warrior blood pressure going out, just spontaneously. All humans, whether self-aware of it or not, has a dark nature, including hatred, greed, fear and egotism. This shadow cannot be eliminated, because it is a part of who we are, it stays with us as our twin, so to speak.
Unfortunately, our cultures and even religious teachings have focused on being good, unbiased or project shame to experiencing vices, which is contradictory to human nature. Jesus and other great spiritual teachers throughout history intended to awaken us from the illusion of culture and the reality of what is with us. As quoted by Jesus, from the Gospel of Thomas, “If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you.”
@WarrenBaxter, you're absolutely right about shadow work being an ongoing process. Self-reflection, as you mentioned, is a powerful tool that allows us to integrate unconscious aspects and become more whole. Thank you for taking time out to comment and share the quote from the Gospel of Thomas.
Pluto is entering my 8th now, I can already feel it. Old resentments, pain, anger coming up. I am also going through my Chiron return while T- Pluto is also approaching my Jupiter in Aqua and approaching a square to my natal Mars. It definitely is assisting me to look at my beliefs in regard to all that is coming up. I know Pluto is my friend assisting me to truly and deeply empower myself.
Get ready!!!! Pluto in the 8th, wow! As long as you remember that Pluto is your friend and is assisting you, you will get through this. You have a great deal of self awareness, so....
Right! lol Thanks Catharine, I can imagine Pluto will show me how aware I have been lol and no doubt I will become more aware by the end of it . It will be an adventure! :))
You got it!!!