Theos-Talk Archives (January 1997 Message tl00144)

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> From: liesel f. deutsch <liesel@dreamscape.com>
> 
> About hiding the dark side ... the shadow, Jung calls it. I learned from
> Stephan Hoeller, talking about alchemy, that the shadow is also a
creative
> component. That makes it seem a little less formidable. I also know that
to
> really become a well rounded human being you must accept your shadow
side.
> Everyone has one. I find accepting it most difficult, but I think just
> knowing that the shadow side needs to be accepted makes me feel better
about it.
>
There is a "shadow" character in the novel I'm writing.  In the beginning I
found it
hard to imitate his consciousness, but it was easier with practice and I
actually
fell in love with the character.  Acting out of this mask, I believe, has
helped me to
accept my own shadow.

-AEB