The Gospel of Thomas says, “If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you.” We see evidence of this everywhere. When people don’t face their own shadows and instead project them on various enemies and outcasts, they create a world of war and suffering. Where people accept their own darkness and work to heal it, transformation occurs. In this service, we will explore ways to face and integrate our own dark sides, bringing forth integrity and flourishing as we move toward wholeness. Be prepared for some heavy lifting of both head and heart as we also take on the larger topic of how to survive and thrive in the midst of the chaos and tumult of our day.
“Including our Shadows” by Aaron Brown
