When we are able to acknowledge the shadows of this world and move beyond them, going from fear/anger and into the positive feelings of empowerment and sovereignty, we become much stronger than if we only knew about the light. If I would have been born in a perfect life knowing nothing about suffering, my life may had been easier. However, walking the path of the wounded healer helped me having an understanding of the fullness of life and building a strong foundation I would not have otherwise. So the “shadow” has its purpose and it is great to use it without rejection.
