“Integrating and befriending our shadow, our running mate means balancing yin and yang, reframing our understanding of ourselves and the world, and opening new arrays for meaning and purpose. (“Not without my shadow »)”
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“Appetite comes with eating. So does the truth. If we are willing to come clean, spill the beans, and spit out the truth, we can start with a clean slate and peace of mind, living a life without guilt or fear. ("Behind the frosted glass”)”
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“Regret and remorse represent a constant tension in our inner architecture and an ongoing interaction between self-knowledge and moral growth. ("Island of regret.- Island of remorse.")”
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“When we calculate risks and incentives and align our desires with reality to achieve inner peace, we may reach self-mastery. Precision offers clarity and reduces insecurity. But we must not ignore the emotional bonds with the lived experience of love and joy. They often transcend metrics, preferring a balance between a rational approach and the priorities of our intuition. (“ Measuring space »)”
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“Our shadow, our second self, is grounding us, preventing us from floating away in illusions of perfection and reminding us to remain humble in our complexity. By not denying our shadow, we engage in the chemistry of our identity and turn fear into force and darkness into guiding light. (“Not without my shadow »)”
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Judith’s 2025 Year in Books
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