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 Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 12:16 pm
The core part of shadow work is creating an enviroment to bring your shadow self out into the open, into your consciousness. Although shadow work can be diffiuclt to experince, the rewards are well worth it, and after the first time you face down and stalk your fears, nothing else will truly scare you with the same intensity.
Distilling the shadow involves creating a volatile situation on purpose, under controlled conditions, with the ritual and training to crea a boundary, a zone of headling. This process creates an order and provies stabliliyt for the forces of theshaodw. Being neutral energies the can then be used to fulfill your life's purpose, but not until they are acknowledged, reconginzed and put to work.
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Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 12:27 pm
Shadow Promise Ritual
Set up your space for meditation or ritual. You can cast a circle if you wish. But it is not necessary.
Next write down the following intention, and prepare a space for reflection. YOu can use this as your model, but find the words that make the most sense to you. Make sure you have your intention slip, white candle, matches, and a flameproof vessel such as a cauldron for burning your intention slip.
I, ( your name), ask in the name of the goddess, god, and great spirit to acknowledge, heal, and partner with my shadwo over the coming year and day. I make this vow to my shadow and to myself. I ask for te guidance and help of the other worlds, from the spirit guides, ancestors, and teachers who are correct for me. I ask that this occur with ease, grace, and gentleness, for the highest good, harming none, so mote it be.
Dim the lights. In fact, it is best to get as closeto absolute darkness as possible. Have the candle and other materials close by. Start by reflecting on the dark. HOw does it make you feel? ARe you comfortabe? Have you ever had a fear f the dark? Think about the pirimal dark, about how our ancestors couldn't turn on lights at all..
After a time, light your candle, Reflect the light penetrating the darkness.
Then read the intention you wrote and burn the slip. Dispose of the ashes in water and release your space. Record you thoughts and feeligns in a journal or book of shadows.
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Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:08 pm
I can't think of a better place to ask this so I'll ask it here... How does this work? I mean... What are you suppose to do with it once you're awknowledging it?
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