Psychologist, Carl Jung, discusses the many parts, personas, or
selves within each of us. We often neglect or repress these "parts"
through distraction, addiction, and many other self destructive methods. To get
better acquainted with these selves is to heal and become whole. Jung discusses
the "shadow", the unwanted,"evil", repulsive self that we
hate and repress at all costs, even if it's unconsciously. We are fearful of
it. I believe this can lead to depression, anxiety, boredom, destruction, and
illness. That which we face, will no longer be fearful. It simply wants
acceptance and to teach us about our whole self. I aim to face this shadow and
to speak truthfully.
A part from within can be read two ways.
It's about getting acquainted with the part in ourselves that we've neglected
(not always just the "shadow"). It's also about how we are often apart from within, not in touch with our
inner being. Separated from our true selves. Superficial. Concerned with the
surface while avoiding anything inside.
I speak to these things, here, to the best
of my ability.
