Understand the dark side of your psyche—a Jungian approach to transformative self-acceptance.We all have shadows—the unlit part of our ego that is hidden and never goes away, but merely—and often painfully—turns up in unexpected places.This powerful work from the acclaimed Jungian analyst and bestselling authorRobert A. Johnson, authorofInner Work,Ecstasy,TransformationsandWeexplores our need to “own” our own shadow: learn what it is, how it originates, and how it impacts our daily lives. It is only when we accept and honor the shadow within us that we can channel its energy in a positive way and find balance.Explores the Jungian notion of owning one's own shadow,this book guides the reader through an exploration of the shadow, discussing what the shadow is, how it originates, and how it interacts and is made through the process of acculturation.The author argues that until we have undertaken the task of accepting and honouring the shadow within us, we cannot be balanced or whole, for what is hidden never goes away, but merely - and often painfully - turns up in unexpected places.