Dark Side of the Light Chasers: Reclaiming your power, creativity, brilliance, and dreams

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Bestselling Self-help Author Debbie Ford Has Died". Time. February 19, 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-02-22 . Retrieved February 20, 2013. Although not as obvious as the other books in this list, this is actually an excellent read for understanding our shadow selves. So this book really attempts to weave together acceptance of ourselves with acceptance of humanity writ large to allow that healing to become more universal and widespread. A Guide To Shadow Work” by Michelle L. Geldenhuys offers a 9-step guide to healing that can help you explore and integrate your shadow side, so you can gain a deeper understanding of who you are and live a more fulfilling life.

Highlights from Oprah and Debbie Ford's 'Super Soul Sunday' Conversation". OWN. July 10, 2012. Archived from the original on May 8, 2013 . Retrieved February 20, 2013. The Shadow Effect: Illuminating the Hidden Power of Your True Self by Deepak Chopra, Debbie Ford, and Marianne Williamson. The 21-Day Consciousness Cleanse: A Breakthrough Program for Connecting with Your Soul's Deepest Purpose. (reprint) HarperCollins, 2010. ISBN 0061783692. It's changed the way I view people in a way I never thought possible. I now see people I dislike as my teachers - people who are brought to me to show me parts of myself I need to accept. And that has had a profound and completely amazing effect on my relationship with those people. All of a sudden, the tension lifted... and we got along better. When a good friend first raved about this book, I didn't want to read it. I'm usually the first one to buy into book recommendations, but I had a lot of resistance around this one. I didn't want to own my dark side.

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It focuses on exploring and integrating our shadow self, as all of these books do on some level, but also to fully embrace ourselves and have greater empathy for our own shadow selves, as well as others. Debbie Ford (October 1, 1955– February 17, 2013) was an American self-help author, coach, lecturer and teacher, most known for The New York Times best-selling book, The Dark Side of the Light Chasers (1998), which aimed to help readers overcome their shadow side with the help of modern psychology and spiritual practices. In following years, she went on to write eight more books including Spiritual Divorce, Why Good People Do Bad Things, and The 21-Day Consciousness Cleanse, which have sold over 1 million copies and been translated into 32 languages. [1] She led workshops on "Shadow Process" and hosted TV and radio shows, and also established the "Ford Institute for Transformational Training". [1] [2] [3] Career [ edit ] Another fascinating perspective came up when we read this book as part of my Queen of Business Mastermind group. One of my 'Queens of Business' had been so focused on chasing out the 'dark' that she had forgotten to search out and embrace the light side of her personality. So she read this book in a completely different way, with a different benefit. A useful tool for coaches In this article, I’ve compiled a list of books on shadow work that cover a range of topics, from the psychological theories behind the concept of the shadow to practical exercises and techniques for exploring and integrating the shadow. i86382627 |b1240051789676 |dssbav |g- |m |h30 |x1 |t1 |i29 |j20 |k141121 |n05-19-2023 00:28 |o- |sCD |a155.264 |rFOR

Building on a concept that originated with psychologist Carl Jung, Ford argues that owning all parts of your personality, both the 'good' and 'bad' (the parts that you don't want people to see) is what allows you to "reclaim your power, creativity, brilliance and dreams" and be the authentic person you're meant to be. Right now, within each of us there are two voices fighting to be heard: the voice of reason, good conscience, and the good of the greater whole; and the voice of fear, shame, and selfishness. The voice of our higher self versus the voice of our lower self. This is the dilemma, the inner struggle between the dark and the light aspects of our humanity. One voice is relaxed, trusting, and stable, while the other is fearful, nervous, and calculating. One holds the promise of serenity, peace of mind, and an innate knowledge that things are as they should be, while the other echoes the fragmented uncertainty of the unknown. One tells us to do the right thing, not to worry if our neighbors have more than us, and the other tells us to work harder, to find a way to get, collect, and win the prize for having the most toys. One tells us that we are in an abusive situation and should get out, while the other minimizes the destruction, saying, “You’ll never find better than this.” One says, “You are perfect as you are,” while the other insists, “You’re not pretty enough, smart enough, thin enough, or successful enough.” One urges, “Get help, it’s OK, we all have struggles to overcome,” and the other taunts, teases, and humiliates us, constantly warning us that if we speak up about our dark thoughts, insecurities, and fears, we will be shunned, punished, or abandoned.”In this groundbreaking book, Debbie Ford teaches us to recognize, embrace and ultimately love all aspects of ourselves. Highly recommended.” Games People Play” by Eric Berne is a classic book on transactional analysis that explores the psychological games that people play in their interactions with others. The Dark Side of the Light Chasers is an amazing insight into shadow work and the missing link to self acceptance, self healing, and acceptance of others. The Shadow Effect 9. Shadow Dance: Liberating the Power & Creativity of Your Dark Side by David Richo. Debbie Ford believes that we each hold within us a trace of every human characteristic that exists, the capacity for every human emotion. We are born with the ability to express this entire spectrum of characteristics. But, Ford points out, our families and our society send us strong messages about which ones are good and bad. So when certain impulses arise, we deny them instead of confronting them, giving them a healthy voice, then letting them go.

a b Willian Yardley (February 20, 2013). "Debbie Ford, Author of Self-Help Books, Is Dead at 57". The New York Times . Retrieved February 21, 2013. Whether you’re new to shadow work or looking to dive deeper into your work, books about shadow work can provide you with insights and practical exercises for exploring your shadow self. If this interests you, her other book, “ Awakening the Heroes Within” will probably appeal to you as well.shadow work books 1. The Shadow Work Workbook: Self-Care Exercises for Healing Your Trauma and Exploring Your Hidden Self by Jor-el Caraballo, LMHC. The book provides practical exercises and tools for exploring the shadow self, including journaling prompts, guided visualizations, and meditative practices. If you want a deeper dive into the theory of shadow work, you’ll want to supplement this one with another book from this list. We know the shadow by many names: alter ego, lower self, the dark twin, repressed self, id. Carl Jung once said that the shadow "is the person you would rather not be". But even if you choose to hide your dark side, it will still cast a shadow, according to author Debbie Ford. Rather than reject the seemingly undesirable parts of ourselves, Ford offers advice on how to confront our shadows. Only by owning every aspect of yourself can you achieve harmony and "let your own light shine," she explains. "The purpose of doing shadow work, is to become whole. To end our suffering. To stop hiding ourselves from ourselves. Once we do this we can stop hiding ourselves from the rest of the world."