VR to #MeetmyShadow

Published 2018-07-12
I am uploading a VR but I feel a fraud as it is not really in the same vein because I interpret shadow a bit differently... can’t help my screwy mind lol! But I do believe that all these things we feel, or rather that our ego feels, such as fear and loss and failure are a result of a suppressed and non integrated shadow... If the whole self is not working together then we do get a skewed view of life. A kind of maybe strange example is blind contour drawing… this is when you take paper and pencil and look at a subject and draw it but without looking at what your hand is doing… so you are focused on what you see only… the drawing you end up with often has some incredibly accurate details but other bits are totally out of whack, people come out a bit like Picasso abstract portraits, and they are very cool in their own right, but they don’t work as fully formed people!

The book I mentioned here is:

Individuation in Fairy Tales by Marie von Franz

The deck I showed was:

Whispers from an Inkwell by Patrick Valenza

All other art by Patrick Valenza of Deviant Moon

deviantmooninc.com/

Shane’s original video:

   • #MeetMyShadow  

Other video responses:

   • Video  

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My Instagram:
www.instagram.com/raggedpoet/

All Comments (19)
  • @naomihewitt7119
    Through watching these VR's I can honestly say I do not feel as alone or odd anymore. I am also very grateful that you shared your interpretation and i will be checking out that fairy tale book for sure. Hope you have a lovely week
  • Hi Bobby, For me and my understanding of the shadow, it’s all of the things you mentioned in this video. It’s the things that we push down deep and don’t allow to bubble to the surface, or that we have put a lid on because society don’t expect us to share these things so openly. I am fully aware too that I only revealed a small aspect of my shadow because either I don’t fully understand all of the elements of my shadow (as they are not consciously present), or they are too dark and therefore I don’t wish to share on this platform. Either way, it was hard to do and as I did my shadow work before hitting the record button, a realisation came to me that my shadow and my inner child had formed quite an interesting bond. I enjoyed watching your VR, thank you Bobby 🙏🏼📿
  • @Rosenliebe
    Thank you, Bobby, that was great. You have every right to grieve, exactly as you feel it is right for you! No two people grieve in the same way or for the same amount of time. Your grief is as individual as your loss. Much love and HAPPY BIRTHDAY xx
  • @annwilson5203
    Just love listening to you, kind of hearing someone expressing my own thoughts too. Can relate to all of it. Want to read my Jungian books and go over my Birthchart interpretations again. I got the Moon in Leo, so maybe now is a good time to do my VR as well. Thank you for sharing, it helps people to find their own way of understanding "Shadow" when it is a 'hidden' thing and sometimes confusing subject. Who defines "My shadow" ? my answer is; Explore it for yourself, learn from others and when ready, if it enriches my life, I might do a video tomorrow.
  • @jenbrown1078
    This was wonderful...best take on what I also view as the shadow so far. You are so good at explaining and expressing yourself. I have very little Cancer in my chart so it does my soul good to hear you express your feelings and views. Have a beautiful Solar Return.... Blessings 🖤
  • Brilliant Bobby 💖 I can't believe I waited so long getting the deviant moon. And fairytale..omg yes love them. I have one that is done in complete dark silhouette art I think I'll share it when I do a vr Woman who run with the wolves as you know has amazing fairytales You have every right to moan..and groan and grieve, you are human and I love you to bits 💖💖😚
  • Thank you Bobby, for taking the time to do a VR to my tag, I really enjoyed and appreciated your insights.
  • Sorry about your mom's passing. I know there is a hole in your life now but things will get better. I lost my mother about 20 years ago. I still miss her. Sorry you were in a bad accident. These hard things they say make us stronger inwardly. I think I see what you were saying about rage being shadow. I feel that rage is anger and that those are emotions and are not the shadow unless we are not dealing with the anger and acknowledging the underlying emotions. Thank you again. I have subscribed and will be looking forward to seeing your channel.
  • So much water...so much emotion...what a day. Cancer Rising, North Node Pisces. 🛡️🌊♋♓Thanks for sharing Bobby.
  • So can our ego be our shadow? Self absorbing , self centered, self loathing self, self self. Inability to see any other view or person due to the selfishness in all it's forms? Thank you for making this video. The masks protect us. We believe , from our perspective in shadow.
  • I'll finish watching later but seeing the von Franz book was enough for me to hit Subscribe.
  • @Phoenixx42
    Loved this. Wish I did better I my VR. Liked and subbed. Love and Light 🙏
  • great video <3 <3. loved your approach! I am so fascinated by Jung and individuation....there's so much to sink your teeth into! I'm always on the lookout for a good book that breaks it down, because it's SO MUCH ;). women who run with the wolves has the flavor for sure. but anyway, thanks again for sharing :)
  • @jamieloom22
    I have pedestrian rage. I live in New York City & walk everywhere. I’m ashamed by my reactions cursing them under my breathe and saying I hate people. This is part of my shadow and it’s okay. I’m still a good person. LOL.
  • @NobodyHere
    In my very limited understanding of psychodynamics (Jung and Freud included), what I am hearing you describe as Jung's "shadow", is actually the Freud's "Id"......? Freud's id is in relation to society. Jung's shadow is in relation to the self. I get what you are saying though. Where do we draw the line? For the purposes of this tag, I drew the line in my actual shadow. So yes, you are correct. The ego was the one talking, because the ego is my social interface :) Unless I am in a room with my shrink, the ego, my ego, will always be the face of my connection with others :) EDIT TO ADD: Because this is social media, I chose to focus on the intention of the tag, which is to form stronger connections through shared vulnerability. Therefore, in the spirit of the tag, I personally have chosen to use the term "shadow" loosely. Not in its traditional Jungian sense, but in a more psycho-poetic understanding of the word :) I hope that clarifies at least my own part in this interesting convo :)