We all have our dark spots, subtle emotions that show up in certain situations, inner resistance, old wounds that reopen, scars that keep us stuck in a past situation. As I said before, we absolutely cannot ignore them and sweep them under the rug. Just because I don’t see them doesn’t mean they aren’t still there. But we must be careful not to look only into the abyss of the soul. That is the same misunderstanding as ignoring them.
There may be times when the past catches up with us, and it seems that for a long time, we have only these dark shadows around us. We can’t see the light. But the explanation is actually quite simple. Imagine taking a photo of an object that is in front of the sun. It will appear completely dark because of the backlight. You are actually taking a picture of its shadow. If we focus only on the shadows, we miss the fact that there must be a lot of light behind them. The darker these shadows appear, the brighter the light behind them.
As soon as you realize that you ARE the light, the obstacles you are working through lose their dark color because you shine ON them. Then they are just obstacles to be overcome. With this attitude, you begin to see them as tasks on the journey, but not as obstacles that keep you from your journey. Again, you stop resisting and start accepting. You go from “Why me?” to “Let’s go!”.
Keep in mind that no matter how many dark potholes you may fall into, you will always be caught by the power of your soul. It knows the way, and its light will let you find the way to get back to the surface, just as you need it. Your life is not meant to be dark, and you are not meant to believe that. It is your strong soul that is determined to resolve as much of the past as possible. Only the strongest are confronted with the darkest shadows. There is so much love in them that keeps them going, that makes them stand up, and gives them the courage and determination to go on. And those are the ones who encourage so many others to do the same. Because we can!
When you feel like looking into a dark hole
then remember that your light must shine the brightest.
Continue the journey and know
that your light will always attract light
to accompany you on the way.
I honor you for the wonderful soul you are.
In Love and Light
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Wonderful article Erika. Just the right one in my current situation. Thank u so much. Made my day.
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I couldn’t be more thankful to hear that, Veena! Thank you for telling me. 💖
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I will take the first one, from C.G. Jung! Will meet my needs! Lol Thank you, Erika! Enjoy your evening! Michael
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A good one for sure! Thank you, Michael and you too!
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I love the old line… you can only be truly found when you are lost.
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It holds so much truth. It needed a while until I began to understand the meaning. And the older I get the deeper this understanding goes.
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I am light and dark
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We are everything and that makes life so versatile and adventurous!
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So Powerful! Thank you my friend.
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Awesome! Thank you so much, Nico. I appreciate it a lot.
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Shadow work can be painful, but when you shine a light on darkness, it can longer exist. I love this, Erika!
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Both cannot exist at the same time. It is the power of the light that decides where is darkness and where is none. Thank you so much, dear Jan!
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When the those dark spots come to light we shine our light even brighter to understand the reason for the dark spot coming to surface. The past is the past and we can study it and learn from as long as we are not still living in it. Every journey will have those momentary dark passages but we can be assured they will pass. A very good post for soul searching, Erika.
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We often stumble over them not realizing that some past experiences are not worked out yet. Our ligtht only makes them visible.
Thank you, I am happy you think so, Sylvester!
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You’re very welcome! Sometimes they are buried and forgotten but not resolved and they still can be dissected and healed.
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Wonderfully encouraging prose my dear Erika 🌠 yes it’s so true that into the darkest to of shadows the light will be Illuminated. The resistance piece is crucial. Once we can allow ourselves to flow while we grow, the more comfortable the dance with uncomfortability becomes. Truth shines bright. Love to you as we begin another week of the journey ✨ 💛🙌🤗🌞
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You say it, Maria, truth shines bright. The light of truth leads through the tunnel. It is around the tunnel. It is our journey to go from the entrance to the exit in believing there is no light while it holds the tunnel in hands. 💖
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Amen 🙏 💛🌠🤗
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So very inspirational Erika❣️❣️
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I am so pleased to hear that, StacyAnne. Have a great Monday!
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You too hon 💖❣️
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Thank you 😊
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So much food for thought, there, Sis!
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There is so much to discover about the background of hardships in general and even more when it comes to the individual. Everything sent with love, accompanied by love for discovering love.
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Absolutely, Sis xx
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Thank you dear lady, just the message required to take another step. This journey does indeed have a dark tunnel, and at times seems never ending…but there will always be light, even in the darkest of nights. It will gradually get lighter as our courage builds because of what we have already experienced, opening our hearts to even more 😀 ❤️ 🙏🏽 🦋
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That’s what is so important to realize. The more we see the more motivated we become to discover more, although (or because) we understand how much we don’t know yet. It is so exciting and scary at the same time. Who knows it better than you, right?
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Ooh yeah. Mind you, we all face our bits. I just happen to dare God to show me purpose in this crazy world…only to have Him do so…and then some. But the discovery of the beauty within it was so worth every moment. I actually thought of where I would be if I didn’t experience exactly as I have…back in those days of how it all seemed just a constant dread…to now understanding and because of that no longer holding onto the very things that create that dread…and knowing a true love because of it, not the fearful love that we start with 😀 ❤️ 🙏🏽 🦋 😂 🤣
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It is right how it works. We need (or need not) to experience exactly what we experienced in order to arrive where we are today and to be ready to understand. It is so amazing how everything is orchestrated to take us to the insights we are meant to gain! Absolutely amazing!
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