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The Collective Shadow: 5 Ways to Deepen Your Shadow Work

by Aletheia Luna · Updated: Jul 18, 2024 · 177 Comments

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It’s essential to face our shadows, explore our childhood wounds, and unravel the intergenerational trauma that we’ve inherited.

Don’t get me wrong.

But shadow work is a layered process. It starts with you, but it doesn’t end with you. Most crucially, it is also familial, societal, cultural, and global. And to truly dive deep, we have to keep going and peel back the layers of junk we’ve unconsciously absorbed.


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In a nutshell, if we are interested in authentically embodying our true nature – our Heart and Soul – we need to also examine how we have internalized the racism, sexism, homophobia, speciesism, and other Collective Shadows that permeate all of society.

And to do that, we need to courageously and compassionately dismantle the toxic spiritual ideologies that we are conditioned to believe (more on that soon).

But first …

Table of contents

  • What is the Collective Shadow? 
  • Collective Shadow Work: Our Biggest Blindspot 
  • How Modern Spirituality Denies and Contributes to the Collective Shadow
  • 5 Ways to Deepen Your Shadow Work
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    • 1. Listen to those who lead different lives and have a different context from you
    • 2. Observe your ingrained prejudice and negative conditioning
    • 3. Ask yourself, “In what way am I othering that person or group of people?”
    • 4. Take responsibility and practice humility
    • 5. Connect with your heart and be proactive
  • Final Words

What is the Collective Shadow? 

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The Collective Shadow is humanity’s dark side. It is the sum total of past and present atrocities, cruelties, tragedies, and horrors perpetrated by humankind and stored at a deep, unconscious, cellular level.

This darkness is not always glaringly apparent as it is so ancient and so ingrained into the fibers of our societies. But regardless of whether it is blatant or subtle, the Collective Shadow appears everywhere and in all groups of people.

Examples of the Collective Shadow include religious discrimination, racism, ageism, ableism, homophobia, and anything that “others” or condemns, rejects, or diminishes certain individuals/groups.

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Collective Shadow Work: Our Biggest Blindspot 

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At some point during our spiritual paths, we’ll be exposed to the idea of shadow work. There are so many teachers, mentors, and other spiritually-inclined folks out there who will encourage you to take a good, firm look at yourself and what’s lurking in the unconscious depths. 

That’s great …

But there is a silence filling the spiritual community, and it is deafening. And that silence surrounds the importance of Collective Shadow Work.

Up until a few years ago, this was my blindspot too – I totally overlooked the importance and essential need to examine Collective Shadows such as ingrained racism and ableism. I didn’t connect the dots between what was going on in my internal world and in the society around me. So I’ll stand up, own this ignorance, and take self-responsibility. I’m striving to include these vital issues in my shadow work exploration now, although I’m not an expert on anything I’m diving into and I’ve definitely got a lot to learn.

And then, I looked around me and saw that this collective silence wasn’t just endemic to me, but a pandemic infiltrating most of the spiritual, wellness, and self-transformation circles.

No one was talking about it. (Or at least, apart from a very few rare and exceptional individuals.)

No one was talking about how our spiritual practice helps or hinders racial equality or justice. No one was talking about issues like ageism, ableism, transphobia, homophobia, and other ways of rejecting and diminishing our brothers, sisters, and fellow souls.

Yes, I could see a lot of feminist and goddess-type focus, but it was usually centered around rich, white women with enough cash and time to invest in expensive mala beads, yoga classes, and smoothie cleanses.

Not only that, but I discovered not just a total neglect of exploring the Collective Shadow (again, apart from a rare few exceptions), but also a flat-out denial of it.

How Modern Spirituality Denies and Contributes to the Collective Shadow

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Let’s take a moment to breathe deeply, ground ourselves, and connect with our hearts. 

My goal in this article is to come from a place of care, concern, and humility, acknowledging my ignorance, knowing that I have a lot to learn, unpack, and process – and always will. 

I know it can be hard to read articles like this as they challenge us in a deep, visceral way.

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But please know that this is done with compassion. It’s normal to feel ashamed, guilty, angry at ourselves, disgusted at others, reactive, and defensive when being challenged. So just be aware of these tendencies, reconnect with your heart, and keep going. Let the layers be stripped back with gentle surrender.

Here are some ways that modern spirituality denies and also contributes to the Collective Shadow:

  1. “Focus only on the positive” – The problem with this idea: it denies reality and shames those who have legitimate issues that need space and compassion.
  2. “Good vibes only” – The problem with this mantra: it denies the importance of anything going on around us that is “low vibe” and encourages us to escape into a spiritual dreamworld.
  3. “You attracted that situation” – The problem with this belief: this notion suggests that those, for instance, who get discriminated against due to the color of their skin, sexuality, age, mental/physical ability, etc. “brought it on themselves” – imagine how sociopathic that sounds when you say it to someone who is suffering.
  4. “That’s your karma” – The problem with this saying: such a saying is used as another way of brushing over and dismissing someone’s pain by attributing it to some kind of retributive cosmic force.
  5. “You manifest your reality” – The problem with this notion: such an expression is another way of saying that basically “it’s too bad you’re suffering, but it’s your fault” which is essentially a form of victim-blaming.
  6. “Everything is an illusion” – The problem with this idea: on an absolute level “everything is an illusion” may be true, but we’re also operating from a human level and that needs to be respected, acknowledged, and lived. To say that everything is an illusion is bypassing the importance of facing issues that are happening within ourselves and society.
  7. “Everything is love” – The problem with this saying: again, on an absolute level “everything is love” may be true, but from a human level we need to be careful not to discount the reality of our/other people’s pain – that itself is not love but avoidance.
  8. “Society is evil/unconscious” – The problem with this notion: this is a common philosophy held by many spiritual folks who use it as an unconscious excuse, ironically, to close their hearts and ignore the suffering of the world in order to make their lives easier to live by “avoiding society.”
  9. “I’m a lightworker, I don’t ____” – The problem with this expression: this excuse and belief is used by modern spiritual seekers who believe that Shadow Work in no way fits into their mission – that it’s all about spreading light and love. However, by denying the Shadow either personally and/or Collectively, they are paradoxically living in and perpetuating darkness.
  10. “Spirituality and whatever is going on in society don’t mix” – The problem with this belief: this definition of spirituality focuses on compartmentalizing and elevating spirituality above daily life. However, what use is spirituality if it doesn’t help us to deal with the realities of the world we live in? That is flat out spiritual bypassing and spiritual escapism.

I’m sure there are many other beliefs, philosophies, and sayings out there – so if I’ve missed any, feel free to share them below in the comments. Let’s educate each other!

5 Ways to Deepen Your Shadow Work

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As Carl Jung, the Swiss psychiatrist who first popularized the concept of the Shadow Self, once wrote:

None of us stands outside of humanity’s black collective shadow.

You heard it. None of us.

We all carry the Collective Shadow inside of us and it’s our responsibility to unravel it.

In fact, the more lost in self-righteous spiritual labels, philosophies, and delusions we are, the more likely we are to spread and reinforce not just the personal but also the Collective Shadow.

We see examples of this shadow behavior in spiritual and self-growth spheres that culturally appropriate indigenous practices, exclude BIPOC (Black, indigenous, people of color) from their groups, unknowingly perpetuate heteronormative standards, encourage sexism, price all their services at unreasonable rates that exclude the financially disadvantaged, and more.


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So how can we tackle the huge beast that is the Collective Shadow? 

Firstly, we need to realize that whatever has been internalized inside of us is ancient. We are never going to fully undo or purge all of it. The Collective Shadow is literally the sum total of all the darkness and all the atrocities that have ever been experienced and committed by humanity.

However, what we can do is start this work and keep at it. The benefits are many: doing this work keeps us humble, open, and willing to learn and grow. When we believe we’re somehow “perfect” or beyond this work, that’s where stagnancy and egotism set in. That’s where the darkness multiplies.

With that being said, here are five ways to begin incorporating Collective Shadow Work into your spiritual practice:

1. Listen to those who lead different lives and have a different context from you

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Expand the bubble of your awareness. Put down the mic, move your attention to how others feel (and away from centering everything around yourself), and be receptive.

Listen to the stories of black and indigenous folk and what they undergo each and every day. Listen to those whose lives have suffered as a result of their sexual preference or identity. Listen to those who are neurodiverse. Listen to people with disabilities. Listen, listen, listen.

There are many ways of doing this – youtube is the first place that comes to mind. You can also listen to podcasts or if you’re a book lover, expand your book repertoire. If you have the chance and opportunity, strike up a conversation with someone who leads a different experience from you in your life. Doing so will enrich your mind, your perspective, and open your heart.

2. Observe your ingrained prejudice and negative conditioning

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In what ways are you perpetuating old and unhealthy ideas and beliefs? Look at the people you listen to and follow, the products you buy, the people you financially support, the friends you have, the feelings you have toward certain groups, and any other area of life that feels contracted.


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It’s extremely helpful to keep a journal when doing any kind of Shadow Work – and especially Collective Shadow Work. By keeping a journal, you’ll be able to refer back to moments in time where you observed the Collective Shadow emerge in your thinking or behavior. This will help you to learn and grow. Learn more about how to journal.

3. Ask yourself, “In what way am I othering that person or group of people?”

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‘Othering’ is a term used in sociology that means treating another person or group as essentially alien and reducing them to a socially inferior stance to us. Essentially, othering is about creating an “in-group” (of which we are part of) and an “out-group” (of which they are part).

Often, othering involves projecting negative and ugly qualities onto “the other group” of people. For example, one country may project qualities of savagery, deceptiveness, and evil onto another country – and so these two countries eventually go to war. The same goes for many societies that value and elevate whiteness, for example, and devalue and debase blackness. 

The problem with othering is that it comes from a place of pure ego. It is a way of separating the world that elevates us and diminishes other people. It causes us to disconnect from our hearts and mistreat/alienate others because, on some level, we believe that they essentially “deserve it.”

If you’d like more questions to explore your Shadow, you can go through our 30+ Shadow Work Prompts article.

4. Take responsibility and practice humility

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When doing any form of Collective Shadow Work – that is, exploring how we have unconsciously internalized parts of the Collective Shadow – we need to be aware that we’re going to mess up. We’re going to make mistakes. We might offend someone or be unpopular. That’s okay. It’s okay to be imperfect. It’s okay to say the wrong thing. What matters is what you do after you learn that you’ve made a mistake. Do you totally shut off and stop doing this vital work? Do you react and get aggressive? Or do you practice humility, apologize, and take sincere steps to open your heart and mind even more?

Taking personal responsibility is crucial. It’s easy to point the finger at others. But it’s much harder to put the mirror up to ourselves. Remember that all changes, whether personal or collective, start from inside.

5. Connect with your heart and be proactive

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When we connect with our hearts and do this work from a heart-centered place, that’s when it’s the most impactful. That’s when we can be the most proactive.

Do you need to go to every protest rally out there? No, not necessarily. Your Collective Shadow Work could mean a hundred different things. You might choose to amplify the voices of BIPOC creators on your social media platform. You might speak up against homophobia in your social circle. You might make your business more accessible to people with disabilities. You might journal or create art about the Collective Shadow. You might donate to and support movements such as Black Lives Matter and LGBTQIA+ rights. You might read books, buy workshops, or listen to songs about these issues. You might honor the land you’re on and pay respect to the original indigenous landowners. There are so many avenues.

The important thing is to do something – because if your Shadow Work doesn’t also extend to the down-to-earth realities of everyday life, what the f*ck is it for anyway? (I say this with love.)

Final Words

I’m not an authority on any of the issues I speak about in this article, just an observer.

I’m a traveler, a flawed human being, just as you are, just as we all are. While I am indeed a spiritual being having a human experience, I recognize that I am also a white, able-bodied, cisgender, middle-class woman living on the stolen land of the Whadjuk Noongar people. The fact that I’m even able to write these words and get them out to an audience that is willing to listen is due to my privilege – and due to the Collective Shadow that I unknowingly contribute to, participate in, suffer as a result of, and benefit from.

I hope this article has inspired you to dive deeper into your Shadow Work. It’s not easy, but it is so crucial, so powerful, and so important. I cannot stress that enough.

To conclude, here are some beautiful, meaningful, uplifting words by Jeff Foster:

Every single day, all over the world, violence beyond comprehension. How to hold the world’s pain in your fragile heart? Ignore it? Deny it? Pass it off as “mere illusion”? Tell yourself, “It’s their problem, not mine”? Label others as “evil” and separate yourself from them? Close your heart even more? Was it not closed hearts and quick judgments that caused this devastation in the first place? Seeing the daily “realities” of this planet, you may be tempted to give up entirely. Give up on healing, give up on change, give up on humanity itself. What’s the point? There’s just too much hatred out there. Too much ignorance. Too much evil. We have passed the point of no return, you may say. A fair conclusion. Better to build our walls even higher.

And yet. And yet. Many have suffered the most outrageous injustices and carried on. Many have carried on, and grown, and healed, and transformed, and brought their transformation to others, and broken down walls. There are heartbreaking stories of unconditional love shining in even the most impenetrable regions of night.

Focus on what’s “wrong” with the world, and you may feel afraid, paralyzed, helpless, full of rage. Focus on what’s “right” with the world, and you may just be burying your head in the sand.

Beyond right and wrong, there is a field of indescribable light. Focus on the field. Focus on the light … Even a tiny candle can begin to illuminate a vast cavern.

If you have anything to share or add to this article, I’d love to hear it below in the comments. What are your thoughts, feelings, and opinions? Do you have any resources you’d like to recommend?

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About Aletheia Luna

Aletheia Luna is a prolific psychospiritual writer, author, educator, and intuitive guide whose work has touched the lives of millions worldwide. As a survivor of fundamentalist religious abuse, her mission is to help others find love, strength, and inner light in even the darkest places. She is the author of hundreds of popular articles, as well as numerous books and journals on the topics of Self-Love, Spiritual Awakening, and more. [Read More]

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  1. Theo says

    July 07, 2020 at 11:21 pm

    I actually don’t like people knowing this (because I find this ends up getting me straight up re categorized back into the birth sex and treated through that lens regardless of how accepting someone is) but I am personally trans, so I will break my own rule and clarify this ONCE, lol.

    I think there is a sincere difference between transgender as an “energy” thing, and being transgender as some form of physical, genuine more intersex type of thing. There isn’t really a choice in it any more than there is a say in what sort of genital configuration you end up with. It is a persistent, unshakeable, unfixable thing where you simply know, intrinsically, that you ARE the opposite of what your physical sex seems to indicate. It is my personal belief that the human mind is wired to understand how to direct its physical nature intrinsically, or how to pilot the ship of its sex. Sometimes, the mind is wired for the opposite sex of what you end up with. There are various possible causes for this, but to me it is so intrinsic, innate, and pervasive it can only have biological roots. For me, as the mind is the seat of perception and drives how an individual interfaces with most any aspect of existence, I would say this supersedes any physical sex characteristics. Others don’t need to accept this, but nor do I need to share my time and energy with them if they do not.

    Point being, as much as I would love to be seen as a normal man (with all the good and bad this entails–I don’t enjoy being feminized by people who celebrate womanhood any more than I do sexists. In many ways it actually feels worse), this is functionally impossible. If it were possible to do so, I would have a long time ago, as this is a state of being which overcomplicates my life and is also viscerally unpleasant. There are absolutely people who will say that “being trans” does not require any form of physical symptoms or differences in wiring, and that gender is entirely a social construct. This may in fact be their reality and I have no room to disagree nor any desire to get into an argument about it, but to me personally this feels reductive and incorrect. I have tried every form of treatment to “normalize” myself and blend into society according to my birth assignment and also to accept and live by narratives that in no way buy into the existence of brain sex, or the brain map, and that feels incorrect also.

    So, I’m not THE expert, but in my opinion this is a) a real thing with physical, innate roots and ideally should be treated as, if anything, two additional sexes than the ones we are typically used to (I think this is a happy medium between both perspectives re: what sex and gender are), and b) viscerally unpleasant and not something I am thrilled to see reduced to political statements or energy-only. Again though, this is just my perspective over a life of personally considering this from my one singular vantage point, plus some discussion with others.

    Now I hope everyone can forget I am not a Regular Guy and nobody ever guesses this about me again. Lmao. ✌️

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    • Aletheia Luna says

      July 08, 2020 at 10:55 am

      Thanks for your vulnerability in opening up here, Theo. I’m not sure what I can share or add that can bring substance to this conversation, but it’s interesting how you frame trans as something more physical/biological, rather than being something exclusively energy-based. I’d say if that makes the most sense to you, then go with it!

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      • Theo says

        July 08, 2020 at 11:34 pm

        The brain is connected to the nervous system. Nerves are conveying messages constantly to each and every part of the body, to and fro. I suppose this is also “energy”. I admit I don’t really understand why it seems so difficult to convey the message of “there is a functional, medical explanation for a functional, medical condition.” Perhaps this doesn’t apply to every single individual who adopts the label of “trans” but it is extremely disheartening to attempt to express this as “this is, at least for some, a medical issue requiring specific treatment” when just about every way one attempts to explain this gets brushed off, circled around, talked over, and dismissed. It’s not really your fault, or your business, but frankly I wish I hadn’t said anything at all. If possible, I’d like this entire comment chain deleted. I don’t think I will be attempting to discuss this issue any more.

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  2. REA says

    July 07, 2020 at 11:06 pm

    Hi james. getting hurt is ok, being uninvincible is also okay. we hurt because we make mistakes, or others do, and actually most times none of this even makes sense and still we hurt. that will make you into a person. don’t worry about getting hurt. don’t fix it either, what is done is done. acknowledge it, die with it, and you will find that life comes to you again..maybe..

    -rea

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  3. James says

    July 07, 2020 at 10:46 pm

    I don’t want anyone to hurt me anymore. I can’t find a person who won’t. I’ve lost my faith in man and God. I don’t know what to do, I don’t know how to fix it this time.

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    • Steve says

      July 08, 2020 at 7:08 am

      Your story is not unique. You are not alone. If I maybe so bold as to suggest you look to yourself and validate yourself. I found that baby steps first is best. Lonerwolf.com has a large library which you should investigate. Start with leaning how to breath, then how to meditate. When you breath and meditate wonderful things happen. As you lean to breath and meditate I suggest you explore meditating on your chakras. Remember it’s not a race, tack your time. This journey is hard but you can do it. If you choose to do this and I hope you do, you will find things happen, this is just the beginning. There is so much to do and it truly will change your life. Have fun with this. Go to lonerwolf.com and read. I am excited for you its going to be great, but you must start, good luck, remember you are not alone, you are strong, you are love, you are loved, yes God loves you.

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      • Aletheia Luna says

        July 08, 2020 at 10:59 am

        Thanks Steve for offering support <3

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    • Aletheia Luna says

      July 08, 2020 at 10:59 am

      I hear you James <3 I'm not sure what I can do across a screen other than tell you that my heart goes out to you – and that you're not alone (however much it might feel that way). What you describe very much reflects what the Dark Night of the Soul feels like – but it does have purpose, and this is not the end. <3 With much love xxx

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  4. Rebecca Wright says

    July 07, 2020 at 10:42 pm

    It seems like a lot of what you write is pessimistic or negativistic. I’m just saying…if it ain’t all about live & light, please let’s not make it all darkness & shadow either. I know you’re gonna comeback with “no it’s balance in all things” but both or balance just doesn’t seem to show up in thus website I paid to join or get pdf’s from. I never login anymore since the emails that come from y’all in my regular email account give me a title of the newest content and I’m just saying, from my point of view, seems like the LonerWolf website puts out a lot of pro melancholy and sadness discourse. I get it that you don’t want all the fake bliss from what you reference (judgey btw) as many/most modern spiritual folks but again I say, what are you touting? Self reflect a bit and just notice how much of your writings are bleak and dark…it’s too much, IMO. People seek out a spiritual path for the opposite of that…folks can be miserable without much effort. If folks are seeking something more meaningful, deep and self evolving let’s give them something a bit more enjoyable to continue on that self healing/self disgorging / self work path.

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    • Katerina says

      July 08, 2020 at 8:35 am

      Perfectly proving Luna’s point about “Good vibes only!” = denial of reality or inner work.

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      • Rebecca says

        July 13, 2020 at 9:24 pm

        Nope, you can’t assume I’m touting or wanting “Good vibes only” I’m not…it’s a more balanced view…this site seems dark night of the soul stuff only as the path forward and I’m simply saying that’s the essence of “the opposite begets more of the same” which is to say, all darkness and shadow is no better than all love & light. BALANCE. You cannot make the case that not going deep into the dark is the only way to…what again…the ultimate goal is what? That’s right, the good vibes stuff…so keep one eye on that, one on the how to get there. I don’t see the balance in most of what’s in here, all I’m saying, fact based, upon my inspection of the content here. Not me making a grand sweeping assumption.

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  5. Jeannette says

    July 07, 2020 at 10:39 pm

    Thank you so much for this! One of the best posts I’ve read in recent times. I didn’t realise we lived in the same city
    I believe this work is so crucial now more than ever. I hope the message is spread far and wide ♥️

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    • Aletheia Luna says

      July 08, 2020 at 10:56 am

      Me too, Jeannette! Thanks for your message. :)

      Reply
  6. Manuel Ruffin says

    July 07, 2020 at 2:54 am

    Hello Oh my GOD I go through this Mistreatment daily and I’m tired of it on and off the job, with Black People and White People, around Family ESPECIALLY and strangers I can’t get away from their nonsense until I’m flat out alone…….then I can rest I believe I may be an Empath or some kind of Light worker being……because every time I’m around people I get agitated because I always gotta go through their nonsense daily…..and I can’t take no more of it…….

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    • Aletheia Luna says

      July 07, 2020 at 8:49 am

      Hey Manuel, I’m sorry to hear that you’re suffering and of the mistreatment you’ve experienced. It sucks that you’re experiencing this. If you’re an empath, one thing I can recommend is touching base with this article. Hopefully it will inspire you and help in some way. <3

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  7. J says

    July 07, 2020 at 12:56 am

    Thanks for the article! Quick question, if the collective shadow exists in ALL of us (no matter your political beliefs), what role does each side have to play in order to heal?

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    • Aletheia Luna says

      July 07, 2020 at 8:43 am

      Thanks for the question J. I’m not sure what you mean about ‘sides’ here, but we all need to get real and take a good look at ourselves in order for long-lasting change to occur.

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  8. Nick says

    July 06, 2020 at 11:02 pm

    The Abyss that you speak about here is overwhelming. It seems impossible to hold onto any shred of light when staring into such horror. I see its effect in the world and within myself. It leaves me filled with a desperate need to escape but there is none. This darkness is both without and within…
    I feel lost beyond measure and bereft of hope ( ok that is a little melodramatic but I think you get the point).
    I understand that this is just a part of the cycle of being there is no light without the darkness and that the age we are in is one of great shadow ( Kali Yuga ).
    How do you find the strength to carry on?

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    • Aurora Rose says

      July 07, 2020 at 8:23 am

      From the void, I am the creator of beauty. Now, I see a beauty Worth creating brung forth from the void. This gives me reason & strength.

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    • Aletheia Luna says

      July 07, 2020 at 8:41 am

      Hey Nick, my heart goes out to you because I feel this despair as well. I think it’s healthy to take a step back and remove yourself from all news sources occasionally, as they really do contribute to this sense of existential sadness (not only that, but they often sensationalize it and focus exclusively on the negative). I try to create balance: yes, there is darkness and it is horrible, but there is also light. There is also joy, beauty, compassion, innocence, generosity … seeking out these qualities is absolutely vital. I also embrace the human experience, but am exploring more deeply the non-dual experience (understanding that I am not the individual self, but am eternal). And finally, reaching out to others is also beneficial: cuddling a pet, hugging a loved one, sharing with a likeminded community whether online or offline. All these things help. <3

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  9. Elisabeth says

    July 06, 2020 at 5:31 pm

    Excellent article! I have recently gained consciousness on this collective shadow work, but nowhere did I find it better expressed. This really resonates.

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    • Aletheia Luna says

      July 07, 2020 at 8:26 am

      I’m glad this resonates Elisabeth!

      Reply
  10. Jennifer says

    July 06, 2020 at 2:15 am

    I really wish every person on the planet would read this! I absolutely respect and agree with your viewpoints. I recommend your website all the time! Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Aletheia Luna says

      July 07, 2020 at 8:24 am

      Thank you Jennifer <3

      Reply
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