While we usually think of the shadow psyche as a place that contains our pain and old hurts, our shadow stories also carry tales of missed opportunities. These can take the form of repressed creative expression, aspirations, and hopes we’ve long since buried.
Maybe we took on the early belief that following our artistic heart is too frivolous of a career, and instead were steered into a more “practical” path. If we haven’t also continued to express ourselves along the way with a creative outlet, that talent and energy become trapped in our psyche, and molded into a personal identity beset by frustration and plagued by the feeling of a lack of fulfillment. Or perhaps, there’s a deep desire or aspiration we never explored, something that fell to the wayside and into the shadows when we decided we would never succeed.
By examining the stories that arise within you when you think about these missed opportunities, you can uncover another layer of your shadow, and start embracing those parts of you you’ve left in the dark.
Nicole fosters a space to explore the stories that have been constricting you. By shining a light on what binds you, you’ll find the creativity that has been waiting for your embrace.