May 27, 2021

I’m beginning to understand (and embody) more and more that the answer is always love. The angels remind us that the more we embrace the shadow and light within ourselves, the more love we create. This is not only true for ourselves, but for one another and the world around us. How can we love the light and the shadows within ourselves? Within one another? Within the world?

Today, notice when you judge, criticize, or shame yourself. If you catch it, take a pause and ask yourself, “What part of me is feeling this way?” Be curious and open to what the angels show you. Be gentle as you encounter this part of yourself as it is most likely a wounded part of your soul. When you see it, you may wish to bury it again, but ask the angels to support you to listen to what this shadow part of you has to share so that healing can take place.

This can be a meditative practice if you have the time, but as you may be busy going about your day, it may just be a simple awareness of the source of the energy. For example, when I practiced this the other day, I was shown a memory of my father criticizing me for receiving a lower math grade than he had expected when I was in grade school. I immediately understood why I was criticizing myself in the present situation and envisioned myself holding my inner child and telling her that she was loved and worthy.

If you feel up for it, take this practice a step further and do it when you notice yourself judging someone else. This could even be an intentional practice to take on the next time you are scrolling through social media. Start to become aware of the shadows within yourself and those around you, and open your heart to what is is like to honor these shadows and even embrace them. You will notice that your heart opens more and the negative thoughts lessen each day.