How can I see and confront my Shadow?

Question

kinda like Jungian psychology but I'm giving it a spiritual turn

hrm can't handle what he can't understand

Answer 1

Assiming your shadow is your sinful side you can do an examination of conscience.

Here is an example of an examination of conscience:

+ Love of God + (Mark 12:28-30; John 14:23-24)

In what ways do I doubt God’s love for me?

Do I carve out time during the day to be with him in prayer or Scripture reading?

Do I attend Mass when I am able?

Am I angry with God because of places or circumstances in which I find myself, family difficulties, or an injury or illness?

Do I curse, swear, or use God’s name irreverently?

Are there areas in my military life where I need to seek his will?

In what particular areas am I called to be more obedient to God’s commands?

+ Love for Others + (Luke 10:25-37; John 13:12-15)

Where have I been selfish or arrogant or failed to care for my family or those men and women with whom I serve?

Have I used language that insults, demeans, or humiliates others?

Have I gossiped about or slandered others?

Were there times when I was slow to put the needs of others before my own?

Have I been respectful and obedient to my superiors?

Are there situations where I need to build up or encourage others?

+ Forgiveness + (Matthew 18:21-35; John 8:1-11)

Do I accept God’s forgiveness of all my sins?

Is there a particular sin that I do not believe God can forgive?

Do I find it hard to forgive myself?

Are there situations in which I need to forgive?

Perhaps I need to forgive someone who hurt me—an absent or negligent parent, the military service itself for “bad orders”, another deployment, an unfaithful spouse, being passed over for promotion, or an enemy.

Do I let anger fester in my heart?

+ Humility + (Mark 10:13-16; Philippians 2:6-11)

Am I prideful?

Do I recall that my talents, gifts, and vocation come from God?
Are there people with whom I refuse to share my time and gifts, even when the Lord is calling me to do so?

Am I self-sufficient, or do I turn to God’s Holy Spirit for the grace and power to overcome temptation and live a victorious Christian life?

Have I treated the people with whom I serve as children of God, regardless of their rank or position?

Is there an area in my life that remains “secret”?

Am I willing to speak to the chaplain about it?

+ Integrity/Honor + (Psalm 19:14; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8)

Do I shirk my responsibilities, requiring others to pick up my burden?

Do I carry out my duties honorably?

Which of my actions are not consistent with military rules and Christian principles of justice?

Do I overindulge in alcohol or use illegal drugs?

Have I engaged in sexual activity outside of marriage?

Do I give my mind over to lustful thoughts or fantasies?

Have I used pornography (books/internet/magazines/indecent movies)?

Have I told or enjoyed lewd or obscene jokes or stories?

Have I lied, cheated, or taken things that belong to others?

+ Courage + (Joshua 1:7-9; Matthew 23:37-39)

Do I speak out boldly when Christianity or my Catholic faith is challenged?

Are there situations when others have suffered because I did not speak the truth in love?

Do I stand up for what I know is right when others are beckoning me to move into situations that could lead me astray?

Are there any fears that are holding me back from being the man or woman that God would have me be?

With love in Christ.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

when u say ur shadow, do u literally mean ur figure on the ground that comes from light shining on u? well, if ur being sppiritual & believe that ur shadow is alive, u have a neat imiganation. 2day, people wonder at many thigs l;ike, is there a paralell universe? is santa clause real? are things like faries and unicorns realy/ well i believe that the more we wonder, the more fantastic our lives are. God has only told us that humans live on earth, but He never said marcians lived on mars? just keep dreaming.

Answer 4

You can see your shadow reflecting upon others. We see in others what we fear and believe to be true. Simply by acknowledging our selves in others, we bring the shadow to consciousness (light).

Answer 5

drink 72 shots of beer

Answer 6

Do what Wendy did, sew it on with a needle and thread.

Answer 7

You just have to be honest with him and tell him that you see what he does behind your back. tee hee

Answer 8

I think this question belongs in the retard section.....

Answer 9

Just talk to it.

Answer 10

Accept it, love it.......

After all it is you!