Trauma or core wounds will never define you. To assign labels to anything undermines the essence of our existence. Within every rejected fragment lies a truth—a brilliant piece left behind, wild and raw, a shadow brimming with rage. Gather these lost fragments and embark on a pilgrimage to the soul. The weight of this inner burden may feel overwhelming. Embrace the tension of opposites and move into your heart. Allow it to simply be. You encompass both light and dark, not merely one or the other. Embrace both aspects, and they will integrate into wholeness. The destructive trajectory of a shadow, when left unnoticed, rejected, unloved, or unexplored, is formidable. It yearns for your love and acceptance. You possess the alchemical power to set it free. Nurture yourself back to life. The cage is unlocked.
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