
Everything You Dream is Fiction: further reading
As our conscious self is not an angelic creature free of sin, our shadow is not a demon, devoid of redeeming qualities, and these strengths of the shadow are what make it attractive. This does not mean we are conscious of the shadow, but when we are confronted by some aspect of it repugnant to us, we may sense that with it comes a self-confidence we lack. This is the lie of the shadow. Giving in to one repressed and unhealthy aspect of ourselves does not guarantee expression of healthier aspects. Continue reading Everything You Dream is Fiction: further reading