MEDITATION

Guided Shadow Work Meditation | Ask What It Protects

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A guided shadow work meditation built on courtesy: find the raw, wordless sensation, welcome it with the line I welcome this movement, and ask the part of you that carries it one question: what are you protecting? The sitting holds long silences, meets the shadow as an old guardian rather than an enemy, and closes with gratitude for its service.

What the practice asks of you

  • arrive and find the wordless sensation beneath the label
  • welcome it: I welcome this movement
  • one question, asked without forcing: what are you protecting?
  • the shadow as guardian: recognition instead of conflict
  • close with gratitude and carry the willingness into the day

Practice seated or lying down in a safe place. Do not use while driving or operating machinery.

The guided sitting itself, with its held silences, is the recording. Press play when you have the time to stay with it.

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