The anger, the grief, the rage, the disbelief, the despair you feel as you look out into the world and see what is happening.
It does not need medication and self-regulation techniques.
It needs standing up, speaking up, community, loud words, loud cries, connection, feeling, action!

#IFS #SkyIFS

When we allow ourselves to look away in the face of injustice and cruelty, we need to look inside, because it means we have become shut off to ourselves, to our hearts and to our own humanity.

#IFS #SkyIFS

#skyifs

Hey all! If anyone is interested in taking over admin of the #skyifs feed, please DM me by Jan 1st.

Otherwise I’ll be letting it go. It’s not necessarily a ton of work to manage, but I’m not really using this platform much anymore and I’ve got a lot going on w/ my own projects and new endeavors ❤️🙏

As #skyifs is buzzing today I'd like share my side project created to help people to discover how their financial "parts" influence every money decision made. SpendSentinel uses IFS principles to understand and work compassionately with protectors that drive spending, saving or avoidance patterns.

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I wish this could be understood by all

#innerwork #skyifs #partswork #shadowwork

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How to spot your shadow self Identify what you hold back What you keep attracting What you hate the most in others Repetitive negative thoughts Your fears, guilt and shame Your dreams Habits, feelings and patterns when triggered

Through #shadowwork, the #disowned material is brought into the conscious mind so that we can ultimately #accept them

All the stuff we tucked away in our early development—the attributes, attitudes, impulses, and qualities incompatible with our #self-identity are brought to the surface

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#skyifs

Image of an enchanted forest

(Fun Fact:
Seeing a #forest in dreams 🌲🌲🌲
Represents your unconscious)

#Conscious material refers to the information we are aware of about ourselves

#Unconscious material is all of the stuff we don’t know

Generally, there’s FAR more unconscious material hiding from us

#shadowwork #skyifs

Internal Family Systems method of unburdening Exiles/Shadows was/is my go-to for releasing trauma energy.

Whatever works for you, release that energy. It is INFINITELY harder to carry it. Once it's gone, it's gone.

Life gets so much better ♥️

#skyifs #shadowwork
Thanks Sacredwhispers!

"emotional experiences become physically stored when not fully processed"

I could not have said it any better.
That's why we need to unburden and integrate our Shadows/Exiles

#shadowwork #partswork #skyifs

Great posts @sacredwhispers1111.bsky.social !!

Picture of a candle burning

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Our dreams are our Shadows, our Exiles 👤
Telling us "here we are" 👋

Using the subconscious to communicate
Hoping you will notice them
And come to retrieve them ♥️

"Please unburden us, please integrate us"

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#Shadowwork #partswork #skyifs

Depression and sadness from the perspective of IFS.

A great little YouTube short:

#skyifs #depression

m.youtube.com/shorts/FSI3O...

TRUTH

And our Shadow/Exile is really our younger,
Innocent and vulnerable parts.

This is our darkness 👤 Our wounded inner children.
And they're carrying burdens of suppressed emotions

Let's go get them 🧘‍♂️ and unburden/integrate them
And shower them with love ❤️

#exiles #shadowwork #skyifs

Indeed.

Our collective unconscious *creates* the world.

#shadowwork clears out the ick.

#partswork #skyifs #innerchildwork

You don't think you create your reality?
Oh, YOU create your reality

In every moment.

What creates it? Your subconscious.

Shadow/parts work resolves the subconscious ick.
Things improve with inner work.

#shadowwork #skyifs

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How it feels when you integrate one of your Shadows/Exiles.

Complete and utter love ❤️
What's wild is you can feel the love in your heart,
And THEM feeling that love at the same time.

Simultaneously.

Because both are you.

#shadowwork #skyifs #partswork #integration #unconditionallove

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How to Practice Shadow Work 👤

Creative Expression:

Engaging in creative activities like art, writing, or music can be a powerful way to explore and express shadow aspects.

#shadowwork #internalfamilysystems #skyifs

Quote from Carl Jung Wholeness is not achieved by cutting off a portion of one's being, But by integration of the contraries.

Another way of saying

"Unburden/Integrate your Exiles"

Carl Jung understood the dynamics.
His term for an Exile was "Shadow."
The IFS model makes it easy to understand and use.

#skyifs #exiles
Credit: Scott Jeffrey

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How to Practice Shadow Work 👤

Therapy:

Working with a therapist or counselor specializing in shadow/parts work can provide guidance and support throughout the process. An Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist is a great place to start.

#shadowwork #internalfamilysystems #skyifs

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How to Practice Shadow Work 👤

Mindfulness and Meditation:

Practices like mindfulness and meditation can create space for self-reflection and observation of unconscious patterns.

#shadowwork #internalfamilysystems #skyifs

From the archives:

A reminder that our inner world ecosystem
Consists of a family of parts
Each performing a unique and important role

#skyifs #innerfamilysystems #cptsd #healing

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How to Practice Shadow Work 👤

Journaling:

Journaling prompts can help identify and explore shadow aspects, such as negative emotions, limiting beliefs, or past traumas.

#shadowwork #internalfamilysystems #skyifs

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Benefits of Shadow Work 👤

Personal Growth:

Shadow work facilitates personal growth by helping us to heal from past wounds, break negative patterns, and live more authentically.

#shadowwork #internalfamilysystems #skyifs

Quote from Elizabeth Kubler-Ross about fear and love

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The things we want are love ❤️ based
The things we don't want are fear ☠️ based

Speaking personally, I had tremendous suppressed fear that I worked to release
And all of its permutations

I credit the unburdening process of IFS for these releases
Also transforming my fear into love

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#skyifs

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Benefits of Shadow Work 👤

Increased Self-Acceptance:

Embracing the shadow can lead to greater self-acceptance and self-compassion.

#shadowwork #internalfamilysystems #skyifs

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Benefits of
Shadow Work 👤

Improved Relationships:

Shadow work can help us identify triggers or the tendency to project our own unresolved issues onto others, leading to healthier relationships.

#shadowwork #internalfamilysystems #skyifs

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Benefits of
Shadow Work 👤

Emotional Regulation:

By understanding the root causes of our emotional reactions, we can better manage and regulate our emotions.

#shadowwork #internalfamilysystems #skyifs

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❤️ Sending love to you and all your little parts ❤️
(Exiles)

#skyifs #innerchild #internalfamilysystems

Image showing the various nervous system states

Doing Shadow Work/IFS
Helps us move up the ladder 🪜
Of nervous system regulation

Those at the bottom rung have *loads* of supressed
Energy & emotions (AKA Shadows/Exiles)

I think we know people on each rung
Of the nervous system ladder

#shadowwork #skyifs #internalfamilysystems #nervoussystem

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Core Concepts
of Shadow Work 👤

Self-Awareness:

Shadow work enhances self-awareness by revealing hidden patterns, motivations, and defense mechanisms.

#shadowwork #internalfamilysystems #skyifs