Beneath the social mask we wear every day, we have a hidden shadow side:
an impulsive, wounded, sad, or isolated part that we generally try to
ignore, but which can erupt in hurtful ways. As therapists Connie Zweig
and Steve Wolf show in this landmark book, the shadow can actually be a
source of emotional richness and vitality, and acknowledging it can be a
pathway to healing and an authentic life. "Romancing the
shadow"--meeting your dark side, beginning to understand its unconscious
messages, and learning to use its powerful energies in productive
ways--is the challenging and exciting soul work that Zweig and Wolf
offer in this practical, rewarding guide.
Drawing on the timeless teachings of Carl Jung and compelling stories
from their clinical practices, Zweig and Wolf reveal how the shadow
guides your choices in love, sex, marriage, friendship, work, and family
life. With their innovative method, you can uncover the unique patterns
and purpose of your shadow and learn to defuse negative emotions;
reclaim forbidden or lost feelings; achieve greater self-acceptance;
heal betrayal; reimagine and re-create relationships; cultivate
compassion for others; renew creative expressions; and find purpose in
your suffering.
The shadow knows why good people sometimes do bad things. Romancing the
shadow and learning to read the messages it encodes in daily life can
deepen your consciousness, imagination, and soul.
