The Shadow Self

Recently I met with my Spiritual Director and I shared my frustrations about dealing with someone that seemed very arrogant to me.  She suggested that I write the word "arrogance" on a piece of paper and begin a dialogue with it.  The more I carried on a dialogue with the word arrogance the more I discovered the arrogance in me.

Recognizing my shadow self of arrogance I was able to put away my frustrations with the person I felt was being extremely arrogant. You see, in many ways, it was actually my arrogance that was being played out in our conversations.

Digging deeper into my shadow self is helping me to grow in my faith. As I recognize my shadows, I am able to welcome them in and get to know the real me.