Keila Shaheen

And you can tap into who you truly are in the present moment.

So I think that is what feels most right for me at least.

That's a great question.

And I had to learn this the hard way through my own experiences.

especially because a lot of my work does center around the shadow archetype.

And I spent years and years studying the shadow, writing about it, diving into my own shadows.

And there are some risks of diving too deeply into this work and staying there.

Looking within yourself is so important and beautiful, and it's such a hard step to take.

And because you can find so much truth there,

You'll want to continue digging and searching, but that can easily turn into self-absorption and you can endlessly circle your pains and your wounds.

And because of that, you'll miss opportunities where you can show up and shine your light and your wisdom.

So I think there's no end to healing.

It's an ongoing process.

Shadow work is an ongoing process.

And cultivating ongoing shadow awareness is important throughout all of life.

But we need to balance this awareness and this practice and work with the light, which is the other side of the coin.

To continue evolving and showing up as a more expanded version of yourself and really being embodied versus just staying internal.

Shadow work definitely humbles you and

At the same time, it can be draining for people.

And that's why grounding is such an important part of doing the inner work.