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Aug 2024
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Unlocking Self-Discovery Through Shadow ...

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Journaling allows us to release our thoughts and feelings, but shadow work journaling takes it to a much deeper level. Shadow work is based on Carl Jung's idea that we all have a “shadow self” which holds our repressed thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This side of us is hidden in our subconscious, but impacts how we show up in all areas of life. 


Keila Shaheen, author of the viral sensation The Shadow Work Journal, joins Ryan to talk about what shadow work is, why shadow work journaling reveals hidden aspects of yourself, and how the Stoics spoke about the benefits of journaling. Keila also talks about navigating the unexpected viral success after self-publishing The Shadow Work Journal and what she has personally discovered about her own “shadow self”. 


📚 Grab a copy of The Shadow Work Journal by Keila Shaheen


Keila is also the creator of Zenfulnote which is a variety of books, journals, and a card game | https://zenfulnote.com/


You can follow Keila on Instagram @keilashaheen and on X @zenfulnote


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