The biggest obstacle to transformation is often our craving for comfort—a pull that tempts us to do just enough to feel better without truly changing. Many of us spend years managing discomfort and numbing pain without ever addressing its root cause, lulled by the safety of “good enough.” This addiction to comfort keeps us from the healing, change, and authenticity we crave.
Read MoreAn advocate who hasn’t done shadow work is dangerous to society, but an advocate who has faced their shadow will bring a profound, healing force to the world. Advocacy without self-awareness is perilous; it allows unchecked biases, unresolved traumas, and blind spots to drive one’s actions. When a person steps into a role of influence without having explored their shadow, they risk projecting their own internal conflicts onto the very issues they seek to address. This can lead to division, rigidity, and even harm, as they are more likely to act from a place of fear, control, or ego.
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