Perhaps the shadow of the seriousness of this well-written article falls on me, compelling me to reply with a Steven Wright joke... "I have an extremely large seashell collection. I keep it scattered on the beaches of the world. Maybe you've seen it."
We require flexibility through all the attractors of Consciousness. In every moment. Instinct for survival to act quickly, ego for protection separation, the witness maybe to see the shadow, and learn wisdom, the living whole to experience the mystery of life.
Perhaps the shadow of the seriousness of this well-written article falls on me, compelling me to reply with a Steven Wright joke... "I have an extremely large seashell collection. I keep it scattered on the beaches of the world. Maybe you've seen it."
“And as we wind on down the road
Our shadows taller than our soul…”
—Led Zeppelin
We require flexibility through all the attractors of Consciousness. In every moment. Instinct for survival to act quickly, ego for protection separation, the witness maybe to see the shadow, and learn wisdom, the living whole to experience the mystery of life.
Trying to get rid of your ego
would be like trying to get rid of your shadow.
Where are you gonna put it?
~ Adyashanti
I love this deep shadow dive. Nature always has a way to mirror humanity
Not sure that I am up to the intellectual challenge of accepting this thesis
Dear Shiv,
Beautiful piece as always!
I love "Even saints must cast shadows."
Thank you for sharing!
Love
Myq