The Whisper my book of poetry starts with this dedication:
“ To the many and multitudes shining a light from the shadow
To the Whisper”
The Whisper represents the journey of self-leadership I had to embark on to become my authentic self. It is the journey of embracing the shadows and not only what stands in the highlight.
Often we are drawn to think or associate shadows with dark and negative. Instead, like the stroke of an artist's brush, shadows paint the contours of our being, infusing depth and dimension into the very fabric of our souls. In the dance of light and darkness, shadows whisper secrets untold, unveiling the truths we dare not speak, the fears we dare not face. In this darkness lies a profound beauty, for it is through embracing our shadows that we discover the essence of our humanity.
Our shadows are the parts we neglect for fear of being rejected, not loved, not accepted. They are the parts we carve out in order to fit in.
In psychology shadow is everything we can’t see in ourselves. Everything we deny in ourselves becomes part of the shadow. Anything incompatible with our chosen conscious attitude about ourselves gets relegated to this dark side.
Our personal shadows become our disowned self, who we no longer claim to be our own. Disowning them doesn't make them go away, instead we lose sight of our depths and dimension, like a painting with no shadow, flattened by one dimensional shade.
I must have a shadow also if I am to be whole. Carl Jung
The integration process requires us to embark on a journey inward to connect with our true and authentic-self.
To become who we are authentically we need to explore both light and shadows. I dedicated an entire chapter to the dance between shadow and light in The Whisper. I had to learn how to integrate them both into my life. It was a process of rebirthing myself.
I invite you to read this short excerpt from The Whisper and shine a light on your own shadows.
Give birth to the shadows - poem from The Whisper.
The Whisper speaks my secrets
Only one will hear
I write to hear the voice of The Whisper
To witness the shadows
The courage of the heart
Two give birth to my own shadows
Exploring our shadow can lead to greater authenticity, creativity, energy, and personal awakening. My wish for us all is to have the courage to embrace the shadow so we can be whole again.
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