When delving deeper we often encounter shadow material – arising in dreams – arising in meditation
Realizations surface regarding ourselves, our past, our state of being – easily leading to deep regret, grief, guilt, etc.
As these pile up, and are not easily resolved – depression
Or, we see more clearly the state of our world and Gaia’s ecosystems – another doorway to depression
Co-joining the feeling of gratitude with these other feelings and emotions can be resourceful
Holding the feeling / experience of gratitude in the heart, while holding the other feelings and emotions – wherever they arise within us
Initially focus on the feeling of gratitude then the other feeling / emotion – oscillating back and forth
As both become clear co-join them in the heart – holding both simultaneously – oscillating within
Sound that contains oscillation can assist this work
Changes in brain state and heart state result
And perspective from a deeper state of consciousness seems to emerge
Resolving and clearing the shadow material
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