Gaia: The Shadow Knows!

Re: Shadows Of Your Former Selves

http://ADLIAC.gaia.com — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:25:23 GMT

I totally agree about the potential and essentialness of this group in the community; it is a necessary topic. I think privacy might be an issue for many people.

I too am maxed out as placeholder and mod in other groups.

Leo, you could start a thread, or search for some quotes about the topic to post, see whether that sparks discussion.

Blessings, OM Bastet

Re: Shadows Of Your Former Selves

http://singerseeker.gaia.com — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:51:56 GMT

this group does have enormous potential, but needs the active participator of a mod or mods. Groups don't thrive without that.

I have taken over modding quite a few groups to keep them from dying but am so busy these days that I can't take on any more.

Anyone want to help stir things up here?

Love

Nicole

Re: Shadows Of Your Former Selves

http://medeadbugger.gaia.com — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:59:28 GMT

Hi every one. Where is every one ?
I know the shadow is certainly active unlike this group.
C'mon guys, where is it at ?
I have always considered this group to hold enormous potential.
May be shut down through inactivity.
Am hoping this becomes active again.

Re: Purpose of Shadow

http://jackii.gaia.com — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:54:55 GMT

alluvja,

thanks for speaking your truth. there is no doubt that i have many shadow-driven behaviors.

and, when someone comes to this shadow work forum they will be asked if they want to do some shadow work.

Ww and myself and a very few others have done some work here. that is why Ww set up this forum. for people to be challenged to get in touch with their shadows, and the power that is there.

Re: Shadow Dictionary

http://medeadbugger.gaia.com — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:56:38 GMT

I am finding this to be wild stuff
It sounds like "presence" of mind is adequate till ignorance becomes more converient. Abrogation of duty or responsibility to ones self or another.
Many thanks for what is on offer here.

Re: Purpose of Shadow

http://Netherlands.gaia.com — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:41:07 GMT

Jackii, hi.
In my humble opinion something doesn't feel quite right in your reply to this lady Shirley. It's too easy, a bit cheapo to me, sorry. Ok there'might be shadow effects in her emotional response and of course it's always beneficial to look at that, yet I dont think you honoured her.
It somehow makes me think of the story of Jesus when he went after the moneymakers in the temple. I would like to think he acted out of a feeling of righteousness and justice instead of reacted out of an unconscious shadow element.
I think we have to be aware that to condamn certain actions that do no justice to the wellbeing of our fellow human beings doesn't necesarry have to come from some deep unconscious well suddenly flaring up (although it can be of course). I think the essence of this is to be aware of whether we are acting or merely reacting.
If we are acting, by which I mean a conscious creative movement, it doesn't have to mean we condemn the persons who are doing hurtful things but we condamn the acts they perform.

Re: The Shadow Effect.

http://singerseeker.gaia.com — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:07:28 GMT

that would put me off, but you were right not to get sidetracked by that.

Re: The Shadow Effect.

http://jackii.gaia.com — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:28:08 GMT

i haven't gotten to the interactive yet.

i want to give a warning. the dvd does seem to target people who want money. like the purpose of the video is geared toward corporate success.

that must be what is needed in this moment from these people.

i was able to overlook this and glean what i think the earth is calling for from me and shadowwork.

Re: The Shadow Effect.

http://singerseeker.gaia.com — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:58:55 GMT

sounds great.

Re: The Shadow Effect.

http://jackii.gaia.com — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:00:33 GMT

i got the interactive version, so i will be reviewing that extra dvd soon.

Re: The Shadow Effect.

http://jackii.gaia.com — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:57:39 GMT

the movie arrived today. i've watched the first part, and it was to the point. embrace the shadow.

be aware of what i am judging others (the military industrial complex, for me) to be. the people and institutions that irk me the most are my shadow. can i forgive and embrace them as myself?

until i own my most repressed traits (the ones i project onto others), they will sabotage me. when i do own them, i can learn to use them for the wonders that they are.

Re: The Shadow Effect.

http://Netherlands.gaia.com — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:27:48 GMT

I knew about this documentary being there and had seen the trailer, I'm glad Siona posted it here.
I'm also curious about this dvd.

Re: Purpose of Shadow

http://singerseeker.gaia.com — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:52:14 GMT

i very much appreciate the offer. i will let you know if i need help - got some further insights upon waking this morning which may take me down the right road on it.

love,

nicole

Re: Purpose of Shadow

http://jackii.gaia.com — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:28:06 GMT

you're welcome.

sometimes it's easy enough to facilitate myself, and sometimes there's a block, and then it helps to have an outside facilitator (that i trust will let me return to my own facilitation, once the block is past).

i offer my facilitation experience to you. could be done here or thru private messaging, if you would feel safer.

Re: Purpose of Shadow

http://singerseeker.gaia.com — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:13:09 GMT

excellent question.

for example today I had a situation where I ran into a difficulty at work with some clients, and found myself really hard-pressed to keep a professional demeanour.

in shadow work, this becomes a fruitful avenue - what is it in myself i am resisting so hard in this situation?

i'm going to have to take some time to ponder that one, as the answer isn't popping up readily.

thank you, jack!

Re: Purpose of Shadow

http://jackii.gaia.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:41:00 GMT

do you want to look at your shadow/mirror in this?

Re: Purpose of Shadow

http://shirley2007.gaia.com — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:05:00 GMT

Speaking from a mother of young children, Hell Yes! I have hostility towards pedophiles! See, this is what is wrong with the wolrd today. People like you want to defend child rapists, just like you wanted to defend your ex son-in-law, who was abusive to your daughter and our beautiful granddaughters. And where is he now? In jail for stabbing a man while he was drunk. Imagine that! That could have easily been our granddaughters or daughter that happened to. Thank God I talked her into leaving that bum when I did!
I have no respect for anyone who can hurt a woman or a child, whether that means abuse or rape, molestation, or anything. I have no respect or patience for them or anyone who defends them.

Re: The Shadow Effect.

http://love4theword.gaia.com — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:11:20 GMT

this looks very hopeful and helpful. I wonder if you buy it to 'view online' if that means unlimited views? streaming or a download?

Re: The Shadow Effect.

http://jackii.gaia.com — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:59:39 GMT

i bought the dvd, special interactive edition, on-line. there's a good chance my local men's group will sponsor it at the local film theatre or unity church or somewhere.

i'll let you know my views about it.

Re: The Shadow Effect.

http://jackii.gaia.com — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:59:20 GMT

thanks for the post. this looks good.