Shadow Work
Self-Compassion
Trauma & Healing
Personal Growth
Nourishing
Anxiety & Depression

Radical Self-Love: Embracing Your Shadow

Uncover your authentic self and cultivate deep self-compassion.

Embark on a transformative journey of self-love through shadow work. Explore the hidden aspects of your psyche that hinder self-acceptance, heal past wounds, and develop genuine self-compassion. Discover your unique strengths and embrace your whole self to experience radical self-love.

1. What critical messages do you repeatedly tell yourself? 

Identify the self-talk that undermines your self-worth.

2. How can you respond to your inner critic with compassion? 

Practice countering negative self-talk with kindness and understanding.

3. What aspects of yourself do you tend to judge most harshly? 

Acknowledge the parts of yourself you criticize or reject.

4. How might you reframe your harshly judged qualities as unique strengths? 

Explore the potential positive aspects of these traits.

5. When do you feel most unworthy of love? 

Recognize the moments or situations that trigger feelings of being unlovable.

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