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Susan Shier's avatar

Doing shadow work and learning to integrate the unwanted bit of myself, I was able to finally find peace and satisfaction. I relate to the feeling of 'being at war with myself' and lived this way for many years. Now, I make it my mission to ensure others meet themselves in a place where they can start being kinder and more compassionate with themselves.

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Derek Lakin's avatar

You're doing amazing work, Susan! Many of us have waged war against ourselves for so long that we don't know how to lay down our arms.

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Susan Shier's avatar

This is why it’s my passion to help others in this space. For me the golden ticket was self love and loads of compassion for myself. The type I give to everyone else. Our wound is our work!

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Rea de Miranda's avatar

Forgiveness doesn’t condone harmful actions. It frees you from the corrosive effects of self-hatred.

This post speaks to me Derek. Thank you for this.

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Derek Lakin's avatar

Beautifully said, Rea! Freeing ourselves from self-hatred also provides the space to learn what our previously harmful actions can teach us.

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