Soulful Features
July 2002

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 Shadow Work.

To confront a person with his own shadow
is to show him his own light.
--Carl G. Jung 

This month, our Feature Articles are looking at the theme of "Shadow Work." 
Each of our contributing experts shares his/her own unique methods and techniques for uncovering, exploring, and working with our shadow selves for personal growth and spiritual development. By understanding, accepting and integrating all of our "selves," both the positive and the negative, we allow our wholeness [holiness] to unfold. We are able to embrace, love and honor the Divine uniqueness in ourselves, as well as in all humanity.

May peace and joy be yours, as you discover the light of Spirit in your shadow!

Enjoy!

THIS MONTH'S FEATURES:

"The Shadow Process"
by Debbie Ford, best-selling author of "The Dark Side of the Light Chasers" and "The Secret of the Shadow," is a coach, teacher and consultant whose work has opened the hearts of thousands. She is the creator of The Shadow Process, a three-day spiritually based emotional healing workshop and the founder of The Ford Institute for Integrative Coaching. (www.debbieford.com)

"Beyond Blue Snow: Finding the Gift of the Shadow"
by Father Paul Keenan, popular speaker, author and radio co-host of WABC Radio’s "Religion on the Line." Father Paul likes to talk and write about the issues that matter to people. Widely experienced as a national and local television and radio news commentator, he is the author of "Good News for Bad Days," "Stages of the Soul" and "Heartstorming: The Way to a Purposeful Life." (www.fatherpaul.com)

"Befriending the Shadow"
by David Richo, Ph.D., M.F.T., a psychotherapist, teacher, and writer, who emphasizes Jungian, transpersonal, and spiritual perspectives in his work. He is the author of: "How To Be An Adult," "When Love Meets Fear," "Unexpected Miracles: The Gift of Synchronicity and How to Open It," "Shadow Dance: Liberating the Power and Creativity of Your Dark Side." (www.davericho.com)

"The Goddess Kali Helps Us Dance with Hungry Ghosts of the Past"
by Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway, author, teacher and contemporary clergy person. Prior to becoming a minister she enjoyed a successful and colorful 20 years in media as a widely published journalist, editor and author of eight books on relationships and romance. Her new book, "A Goddess is a Girl's Best Friend" will be published in December 2002, by Perigee Books. (www.weddinggoddess.com)

"A Process for Reclaiming the Shadow"
Read Karen's Monthly Column, "Being Present," at SoulfulLiving.com
by Karen Deborah Farris, a successful counselor, healer, and bodyworker, who, for more than fifteen years, has taught extensive  self-discovery workshops. She is the author of, "MESHE, HESHE, MISON & ORBIT: What My Grandmother Taught Me About the Universe." Her website is www.MESHE.com.

"Recognizing the Shadow of Fear"
by Kay Nuyens, certified clinical hypnotherapist, healer, author, speaker, teacher and a certified JOY practitioner. Kay is the author of "Invitation to Greatness--A Workbook for Personal Growth." Kay’s goal is to empower people to find their inner connection, healing issues through awareness, compassion and the power of love. (www.changingfocus.net)

"Embracing Our Dark Side"
by Margaret Paul, Ph.D., a noted speaker, author, workshop leader, and facilitator. She is the author/co-author of eight books, including the best-selling "Do I Have To Give Up Me To Be Loved By You?," "Healing Your Aloneness," "Inner Bonding," and her newest, "Do I Have To Give Up Me To Be Loved By God?" (www.innerbonding.com)

"Braving the Dark Continent: In Quest of Ourselves"
by Lionel Fisher, a former journalist, corporate communicator and advertising creative director, Lionel Fisher is the author of "Celebrating Time Alone: Stories of Splendid Solitude" and two other self-help books on creative writing and working from home. He also writes a column on the art of being alone.