Only as we embrace the things we hide and deny can we have balance and harmony in our lives. Accepting our shadow, anima, and animus, together with our persona, is not an easy task. It’s like embracing the darkness to be able to see the light. No one wants to go into the darkness… no one knows what she might face there.
But to achieve totality and to be the best person one can be entails accepting one’s true self, which includes the conscious part of personality as well as the unconscious part. It also includes acknowledging the influence of our culture, our family, and our elders on our personal development. After all, we are not able to survive by being alone.
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