How to integrate your shadow - Jordan Peterson

Practical tips on how to integrate your shadow and become more present and powerful in the world, from Canadian psychologist and philosopher Jordan Peterson...
"Men who develop their shadow also develop a kind of peculiar grace that would be a consequence of not only allowing their aggressive side to step forward but also their feminine and compassionate side that they may have kept squelched."
Many thanks to Jordan Peterson for the content - we are running events based on many of the insights of his lectures - see: www.rebelwisdom.co.uk
Original video here: • Q & A 2018 08 August B

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  • @raygunn95
    @raygunn955 жыл бұрын

    6:21 "The practical approach for developing your shadow"

  • @edmundlee9596

    @edmundlee9596

    5 жыл бұрын

    and dream analysis, for sure. Big chunk of your Shadow is in the Unconscious part of you, so you need to see what your dreams are trying to convey to you. And also - what you fear and avoid - that is also the Shadow. The heroes in movies you love/hate? That's positive/negative Shadow. Study the movie characters you resonate the most with and infer from it what if means for you.

  • @m1galler

    @m1galler

    5 жыл бұрын

    Smoking pot makes your shadow visible.

  • @diogofarias1822

    @diogofarias1822

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@m1galler how exactly?

  • @m1galler

    @m1galler

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@diogofarias1822 because the thoughts that are usually subconscious come to the forefront. you are a little more separate from the ego that normally where it just blends in and gives you a nudge. It is also easier to influence their effect on you since they are more noticeable and put together your patterns and tendancys. Or you can just listen to music and eat stuff. Depends on your focus in a lot of ways.

  • @bomcstoots1

    @bomcstoots1

    4 жыл бұрын

    NO. IF IT IS PART OF YOU NO! YOUR SHADOW IS YOU!

  • @fikriasrofi5312
    @fikriasrofi5312 Жыл бұрын

    Step by step to shadow work 1, Detach yourself from your persona 2, Admit any evil and dark intention in your mind 3, Merge with it 4, Use it in a good way

  • @heisawesome4329

    @heisawesome4329

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you for making it simple

  • @readoryx373

    @readoryx373

    Жыл бұрын

    the most concise explanation

  • @damson9470

    @damson9470

    11 ай бұрын

    Good is subjective though. Good way for me or good way for others?

  • @fikriasrofi5312

    @fikriasrofi5312

    11 ай бұрын

    @@damson9470 i'm not a relativist actually but use it in a way that not degenerative for you but i think shadow work or Carl Jung theory in general is not gonna work for a moral relativist

  • @damson9470

    @damson9470

    11 ай бұрын

    @@fikriasrofi5312 thanks for the clarification

  • @thealchemist7819
    @thealchemist78193 жыл бұрын

    I’ve always thought to myself: “What would it be like to be around when Socrates, Nietzsche or Jung were alive and developing and mapping human thought and spirit.” Jordan Peterson is a living breathing example. God bless him and his.

  • @bikerboy3k

    @bikerboy3k

    3 жыл бұрын

    It would really depend on who you ask and at what age

  • @Adrian_Estando

    @Adrian_Estando

    2 жыл бұрын

    Knowing myself like I do, I’m afraid I probably would have ignored these men, or worse. Thank God we can learn and absorb new, beneficial knowledge.

  • @claude394

    @claude394

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ha ha brainwashed ???get a life

  • @fikriasrofi5312

    @fikriasrofi5312

    Жыл бұрын

    Well nietchse would have a beef with Socrates and Jung try to deascalate their conflict 🤣

  • @djordjemiljenovic9387

    @djordjemiljenovic9387

    Жыл бұрын

    Well, there would be a lot of having sex all the time, certanly...a loooot...of discovering sex stuff...just a bunch....and then some...

  • @seanvolk4202
    @seanvolk42024 жыл бұрын

    “It’s really useful to be dangerous” - Jordan Peterson

  • @seanvolk4202

    @seanvolk4202

    3 жыл бұрын

    @G4L4CTICNORTH check 5:17

  • @Drew_Hurst

    @Drew_Hurst

    Ай бұрын

    Context begins 1:23 Definition begins 1:53

  • @drg111yt
    @drg111yt4 жыл бұрын

    One of Jordan's best - and true. It reminds me of the 1994 film comedy The Mask, where ironically the beta male protagonist discovers that when he wears an ancient mask it frees his deeper instincts, and he eventually integrates his Persona and Shadow to a degree.

  • @TheClemcaster

    @TheClemcaster

    4 жыл бұрын

    The whole point is to stop wearing masks. In addition, the thought of all those slighty sychophantic Peterson neophytes recoiling at all this talk of embracing one's feminine side, does make me chuckle.

  • @calskywalker95

    @calskywalker95

    4 жыл бұрын

    That’s correct Wendy, we ALL wear masks... metaphorically speaking.

  • @ANGiE_MARiE

    @ANGiE_MARiE

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@calskywalker95 😂😂😂

  • @ThomasDoubting5

    @ThomasDoubting5

    4 жыл бұрын

    What the fuck the problem started when you integrate a persona. The reason why people struggle in this world is because thier hands are tied by law and they are in a game of life where the rules are made up but are not taught. The persona is the mask the thing that covers the shadow. Especially in men. You deny your feminine side. The mask is portraying persona when the typically beta as you put it puts it on he becomes a ridiculous creature. That's what it's telling everyone the people who are like that are fake and inside are weak that's why they need the mask. Get it right. Theres no alphas and betas. Your conditioned by your culture to compete against each other to give rise to your biochemistry that you become addicted to so carry on the shadow is you the point you view it from thats false persona and an actor that you believe you are. Your all insane conditioned slaves that believe otherwise through punishment and reward. Wake the hell up man

  • @Circuses

    @Circuses

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tom Smith ummm *you’re all insane... sheesh

  • @sasshole8121
    @sasshole81214 жыл бұрын

    Pray for Jordan Peterson's swift recovery.

  • @rodrigodasilva9176

    @rodrigodasilva9176

    4 жыл бұрын

    Is he sick ? Didn't know that.

  • @sasshole8121

    @sasshole8121

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@rodrigodasilva9176 He went to Russia to be put in a medically-induced coma for addiction treatment a few months ago, haven't heard anything since then.

  • @seanhammer6296

    @seanhammer6296

    4 жыл бұрын

    What good will praying do? That's sounds like a steaming load of virtue signaling.

  • @riselion6143

    @riselion6143

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sass Hole he just went to treatment.

  • @henkariabortti

    @henkariabortti

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fuck prayer dude. Thinking nice thoughts about someone will accomplish nothing. ACT. There are millions of people like him struggling with addiction. Donate to a charity that helps those struggling with addiction or mental illness, or volunteer yourself. Call up a friend you know is struggling and ask them how they’re doing. Words are wind. Take action!

  • @kailab9558
    @kailab95583 жыл бұрын

    For the branches of a tree to reach to the Heavens, It's roots must go all the way to Hell

  • @martinlovegoodie
    @martinlovegoodie4 жыл бұрын

    Just notice that the people around you that are brutally honest are a lot more stronger

  • @moroojsaad3543

    @moroojsaad3543

    4 жыл бұрын

    Gosh this is so true

  • @soumillll

    @soumillll

    3 жыл бұрын

    +1

  • @raphaelalexandreyensen6291

    @raphaelalexandreyensen6291

    3 жыл бұрын

    when your strong you can be brutally honest

  • @JeffaHensley

    @JeffaHensley

    3 жыл бұрын

    “More stronger”, really, is English your second language?

  • @raphaelalexandreyensen6291

    @raphaelalexandreyensen6291

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JeffaHensley Not everyone has learned to be laconic.

  • @vittoriacongiu2252
    @vittoriacongiu22524 жыл бұрын

    8:06 ".....radical honesty....." is the cure for anything. Thanking You

  • @geoattoronto
    @geoattoronto4 жыл бұрын

    Shadow parts of the self that the persona rejects. Observe one s own fantasies of resentment or revenge. Notice if you are oppressed and your moral obligation is to speak up about it. Honesty with yourself is like good therapy. The journey to enlightenment begins with recognition of one’s capacity for evil. If those aggressive parts are integrated into one’s character one can be dangerous and that actually is good. You can develop grace. Speaking truth assertively is necessary.

  • @sattwa2
    @sattwa22 жыл бұрын

    Persona is not to be rejected either. It’s a natural phenomena. Knowledge of it, and then opening to the deeper dimensions of the psyche, is fundamental to our integration. Nobody goes out into the world without their mask. This too is also as it should be.

  • @k_something6124

    @k_something6124

    7 ай бұрын

    They never said to reject the persona… The video is literally on recognizing your shadow self & learning how to integrate it to achieve the most optimal version of oneself

  • @TobinD3344
    @TobinD33444 жыл бұрын

    See my shadow changing Stretching up and over me Soften this old armor Hoping I can clear the way by Stepping through my shadow Coming out the other side Step into the shadow Forty six and two are just ahead of me

  • @Ryan-lx6oh

    @Ryan-lx6oh

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah through Tool's music I first in-counted the concept of the Shadow and now through Peterson I have now discovered Jung. 46&2 is such a great tune! I have brought a bunch of Jung's books. Can't wait to dive in and explore....😉

  • @nickmehler9822

    @nickmehler9822

    4 жыл бұрын

    Been crawling on my belly....

  • @Nicks_nak

    @Nicks_nak

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wish Peterson would have a conversation with Maynard (tool) and Palaniuck( fightclub author)

  • @danielwade1978

    @danielwade1978

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tobin Davis - Have you listened to the new record yet? I’m waiting for mine to be delivered today

  • @TobinD3344

    @TobinD3344

    4 жыл бұрын

    Daniel Wade Yes i have. Totally mind altering. My physical copy will be in today as well.

  • @astrhea
    @astrhea4 жыл бұрын

    Montenegrins have a word 'čojstvo' [choystvo], which no one i knew in former Yugoslavia long time ago could quite explain to me. I finally heard the explanation which goes (more or less) like this: heroism is protecting yourself from your enemies - čojstvo is protecting others [your enemies] from yourself. As a society we really need to work on 'čojstvo'.

  • @ksyushakostyuk8449

    @ksyushakostyuk8449

    3 жыл бұрын

    Interesting what the word for costvo be in English?

  • @Shalazhi

    @Shalazhi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this. I tend to be afraid of conflict, but often I feel like its because I'm afraid of how I might react, not how the other person is reacting.

  • @paulscottfilms

    @paulscottfilms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting, a valuable contribution, thank you. I get into dark moods such that I wish that another did not have to suffer, and best I am left to fight it out .

  • @gabenewelltheprotector3548

    @gabenewelltheprotector3548

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this

  • @Thulesmann

    @Thulesmann

    Ай бұрын

    Would "restraint be an accurate English translation of this word?

  • @kennethalbert4653
    @kennethalbert46535 жыл бұрын

    1:15 The meek shall inherit the earth = Peace through strength.

  • @dreamdiction

    @dreamdiction

    4 жыл бұрын

    Having power but choosing not to use it.

  • @m.draven477

    @m.draven477

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dangerous but disciplined

  • @shaktiveda7041

    @shaktiveda7041

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@m.draven477 I would say: Dangerous but self-disciplined through introspection, more than disciplined by others...

  • @Diathon1

    @Diathon1

    4 жыл бұрын

    "Better to be a warrior in a garden, than a gardner in a war"

  • @douchebagpipedreams

    @douchebagpipedreams

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@dreamdiction I feel like it's also having power and channeling that power to and power with other people instead of the current paradigm we still live in of using your "power over people".

  • @ZombieFoodReviews
    @ZombieFoodReviews2 жыл бұрын

    What I have found interesting about the shadow is that it is not the act of standing up for yourself that empowers you. It's the ability to stand with others in a way that fulfils you which matters. Like Jordan says, if you narrow down the resentment, that is when the shadow provides positive solutions. It is when you don't know what bothers you which the shadow creates selfish power hungry fantasies. Integration is the key to navigate through the darkness of your mind.

  • @sophieyardley2149
    @sophieyardley21496 жыл бұрын

    I am currently in psychodynamic therapy (through a specialist service for people with personality disorders - myself having borderline PD). I’m in the process of shedding my persona and accepting/incorporating my shadow into my character. All my life I have been refusing to accept that I am capable of the negative - to the point that I completely separated any negative thought/feeling/action to that of a separate entity which had a name and a voice (a delusion and auditory hallucination). I believed I was incapable of being ‘bad’, now I see that it was juvenile and naive. I am getting to know myself for the first time. I’m unlocking my potential. It feels like I’m waking up for the first time. I feel more powerful as the weeks go by. This video has helped me clarify my therapy experience and given me a greater understanding of my transformation. Thank you Jordan Peterson.

  • @lampadashorde5989

    @lampadashorde5989

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sophie Yardley my grandma has the same problem as you however she Never integrated her shadow.

  • @tmac8892

    @tmac8892

    4 жыл бұрын

    Any updates? I'm in a similar place.

  • @jaysonmuzuruk6604

    @jaysonmuzuruk6604

    4 жыл бұрын

    Want to say I hope you're doing amazing.

  • @jtcruz125

    @jtcruz125

    3 жыл бұрын

    Keep doing what you’re doing x

  • @wizardOfRobots

    @wizardOfRobots

    3 жыл бұрын

    Do you think this is what people in the past would have referred to as the devil whispering to them?

  • @lemonlimepunch1
    @lemonlimepunch12 жыл бұрын

    "If you can be dangerous, you often don't have to be" ~ wise words

  • @vibeshift5149
    @vibeshift51493 жыл бұрын

    Integration of your shadow side is one of the most important things you can do, but also the most difficult and time consuming. "The meek shall inherit the earth" is super powerful - in that meek meaning that the man is dangerous but collected. A perfect example of perfect shadow integration.

  • @ryanbonnett324
    @ryanbonnett3244 жыл бұрын

    I believe a big part of my shadow is that I am weak in some sense to stand up for myself. I have never really been bullied at school or anything, I've just been a very agreeable person and rarely say no. That's where anger appears, when I feel I naturally say yes to something I don't want to do, (although I attempt to convince myself that it doesn't bother me) but do anyway. Thoughts I didn't think I could think of appear, and strange dark fantasies come and go. To which JP does say, it can feel dangerous and scary that the human mind is capable of such things. During times of self reflection I realize that this is not who I want to be, I have an image in my head of the person I want to become. I would like to hear your stories. INFP personality type if it means much.

  • @jujoropo

    @jujoropo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Im infp too and i feel quite identified with you! Hope you re in the way to find yourself

  • @tomjames8569

    @tomjames8569

    2 жыл бұрын

    Weird as shit, I’m Enfp and I’m feeling the exact same

  • @Polymath9000

    @Polymath9000

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well I am an INFP T HSP empath had a severe traumatic childhood struggling with mental health.I am 30 years old and guess what at 13 years of age I discovered who I have really want to be a Polymath but due to pressure and of course other out my hand circumstances I became from rebellious to agreeable which resulted in me being split into two.Fast forward several years I learn about mbti,learn about my dreams and using Ne I start rebelling again this time integrating my Shadow and as far as agreeable is concerned I have become blunt with politeness that is if certain people are manipulating me I see through their game and either I walk away or Say no.Also if I agree to certain tasks and feel uneasy or have bad thoughts I picture myself out of my body and see what is causing this or am I overeacting or is somebody influencing me.In order no your true I have discovered as an INFP stay away from toxic, emotional,yes man buffoons and also manipulative people your true self will appear.Also we INFPs love to be knowledgeable.The more you read,research and use it in your LIfe the more you will become straight forward.

  • @embershard6124

    @embershard6124

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am also infp. I do believe when I was growing up I was very agreeable. For me I had a harder time growing up, because I didn't have much of a grasp at social skills. The agreeableness made it easy for people to want to be around me. And a couple of shared traits were normally the only reason I was around somebody. Also, had really bad anger issues.

  • @nathannisbet7184

    @nathannisbet7184

    Жыл бұрын

    When creative/transformative expression is stifled, it manifests its shadow, which is destructiveness.

  • @WarriorEvolution2
    @WarriorEvolution22 жыл бұрын

    Key points I took from this video: Keep your weapons sheathed, but know what they are. “That revelation of the evil of the self is part of the journey to enlightenment and an early part” The shadow would be all the parts of the personality that the persona rejects Jung said a genuine moral effort was a good substitute for psychotherapy. Radical honesty is a fundamental, practical approach for developing your shadow.

  • @josiemarrero4276
    @josiemarrero42764 жыл бұрын

    I can see how fully understanding this is going to be a BIG help! Thank you.

  • @courtjester3216
    @courtjester32164 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dr. Peterson. You've really helped me a lot on my journey towards recovery and self discovery.

  • @trentonrothan9724
    @trentonrothan97244 жыл бұрын

    This was excellent advice that resonates with me very well. The reason I have intrusive thoughts of hurting people is because I am capable of this. I call this bad, but this does not change my problematic psychology. I choose to be careful when learning about his politics, but he has a lot of excellent wisdom from various sources when it comes to psychology. I am capable of harming others and I don't have to fear myself. I am willing not to use my weapons. I derived immediate practical benefit from this. Thank you Peterson. Beautiful.

  • @joshrivas5173
    @joshrivas51734 ай бұрын

    "Genuine moral effort is a good substitute for psychotherapy."

  • @hydejekkyll1367
    @hydejekkyll13674 жыл бұрын

    I got to say that dude really knows his stuff.. keep him up I'll spread it to Twitter more people need to hear it

  • @sarahsheard5886
    @sarahsheard58863 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks for this talk Jordan. You are a wise man indeed. My son asked me to watch the above video which is excellent. Hope you get well soon.

  • @timyates807
    @timyates8073 жыл бұрын

    Great content . Such an important part of psychology. You can really see the shadow side of people in crowd mentality. For some reason the crowd tends to draw it out and it's really eye opening to see. I wish it was more popular and there was more information about it readily available...Great video thanks

  • @TheEverydayPoet
    @TheEverydayPoet3 жыл бұрын

    Your final couple of sentences were very powerful. Thanks for that perspective.

  • @andrearenee7845
    @andrearenee7845 Жыл бұрын

    Shadow work is the hardest work I've ever done. And the most rewarding. It throws you in the center of the drama, and goes out from there. Good video, Dr. Jordon. Thank you for what you do. Sometimes it's just the ways the old we've forgotten.

  • @eastrider88
    @eastrider884 жыл бұрын

    This cannot be stressed enough. Thank you for this upload

  • @walkwithloveforall
    @walkwithloveforall4 жыл бұрын

    Daylight casts shadows while the night reveals starlight. We are whole and compassionate when we can see both in ourselves. My shadow work helped me keep the warrior at bay.

  • @borricodimension
    @borricodimension6 жыл бұрын

    So powerful. !! Thank’s.

  • @JaradLB
    @JaradLB4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent clip! Very helpful! Thanks!

  • @surtisumringah3828
    @surtisumringah38282 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this video, and I really appreciate you sharing the link to the original vid🙏.

  • @sunemperor9486
    @sunemperor9486 Жыл бұрын

    He is in a perfect background/lighting for this.

  • @cocoop
    @cocoop3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you again, Dr. Peterson.

  • @buddcallan2890
    @buddcallan28904 жыл бұрын

    was feeling hopeless for days... dong meditation everyday helps but by dong shadow work there was tears then it went the freedom for facing shadow was one of the best things to have in life. i hope some day that our schools would teach this so that we can have more people with more pace of mind.

  • @twelvepetaledlotus1721
    @twelvepetaledlotus17214 жыл бұрын

    He's the man at the moment, ✊

  • @dugonman8360
    @dugonman83604 жыл бұрын

    "Thou wert the meekest man that ever ate in hall among ladies; and thou wert the sternest knight to thy mortal foe that ever put spear in the rest." Sir Ector to the grave of Lancelot. Whenever I think of the shadow and the dark side of human beings, about harnessing your more animalistic side, I always remember these beautiful words and take them to heart. Simple romantic poetry? Maybe but its better then a dark abyss.

  • @jayrobinson1965

    @jayrobinson1965

    3 жыл бұрын

    This 💙

  • @firstnamelastname-kr8dv

    @firstnamelastname-kr8dv

    2 жыл бұрын

    3:8 All are skilled with the sword, experienced in warfare. Each has his sword at his side prepared for the terror of the night.

  • @traceybyrne1690
    @traceybyrne16904 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jordan thinking thinking thinking and bringing that thinking to a place of peaceful commitment to having a good life worthy enough to contribute to others and holding personal accountability for how it goes and willing to share some of that accountability with others when it can be given as a gift.

  • @victorianilsen763
    @victorianilsen7634 жыл бұрын

    Love the piece. I often see choosing the military after Vietnam is like a Rite of Passage. That people choose on purpose it comes with its own escape Claus.. which turns into PTSD. You can say you took the job but you will have to face why eventually. Forgiveness seems to be a good way to integrate that as an experience. If the Persona is the personality and the soul is infinite then we are definitely teaching ourselves two different Rites of Passage is what we prefer and sometimes it takes many lifetimes to understand soft and Squishy densities of life are as okay as the other opposite. But we do seem to cover the gamut through a lifetime. Midlife crisis turns into radical honesty and without taking any of it personal it's just a purging acceptance of who we are today. Integrated

  • @griffingrinnell1582
    @griffingrinnell1582 Жыл бұрын

    First clear and concise J.P. video I can say that was informative to me.

  • @Breathwithnature.
    @Breathwithnature. Жыл бұрын

    I've always found the best way to integrate the shadow as a male is to have ambition. True ambition eliminates fear and is a extremely productive force.

  • @Millerwright123

    @Millerwright123

    11 ай бұрын

    I know this is old. But how do you cultivate ambition? Is spite a good motivator?

  • @monkeybone6843
    @monkeybone68433 жыл бұрын

    This becomes significantly harder if you’ve had a traumatic up bringing. How can one accept the part of themselves that has fantasies of revenge against there own family? Absolutely love listening to this guy, feels as if I get stronger bit by bit but sometimes it’s hard to integrate what he says

  • @samuelabraham9798

    @samuelabraham9798

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ive recently been really accepting my fantasies towards my family and my ex wife - those the closest to me. I’ve been writing a lot of Fuck You notes to them, on my kitchen table.

  • @sonicemitter6131

    @sonicemitter6131

    2 жыл бұрын

    You desire justice. Now take those fantasies of revenge and understand your feelings of satisfaction from them. Then, find a legal, moral way of satisfying those feelings. Btw, having those fantasies seem normal as other people can have them too.

  • @slurp451

    @slurp451

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know those fantasies seems unacceptable (i mean it's your family), but the real problem is your attitude towards them: that's what transform them in your shadow, yourself trying to block a part of yourself. Now, these fantasies are a part of your deep self, which is trying to communicate with you through out this images. That's ok, it's how our unconscious communicate, through out symbols, inner images. This doesn't mean you have to transform that into action, but simply let it flow through your mind, acknowledge them and than find a way to express the build up emotional energy. If you accept them, and understand that it's just some deep ancient energy inside yourself that is communicating with you, you will be able to integrate your shadow. Just accept them, because it means accepting yourself. Take care

  • @user-fc6yp1xq1i

    @user-fc6yp1xq1i

    2 жыл бұрын

    Samuel Abraham currently feeling that

  • @ebufi7957

    @ebufi7957

    2 жыл бұрын

    Take boxing or martial arts lessons, make a painting about revenge, or learn electric guitar and make a revenge song or write a book about your revenge.

  • @darinjames3313
    @darinjames33133 жыл бұрын

    This was very interesting and helpful...thank you

  • @ikawinner960
    @ikawinner9603 жыл бұрын

    Thank you dear Peterson for wisely advice

  • @gregorious123
    @gregorious1236 жыл бұрын

    a good clip. I think Peterson is great for raising awareness of Jung's wisdom. I recently read archetypal dimensions of the psyche which is quite a heavy read but goes more into the integration of the shadow. Would be interested to hear Peterson's thoughts on integration of the anima / animus which Jung thought was the greatest challenge.

  • @geoattoronto

    @geoattoronto

    4 жыл бұрын

    Greg S which book did you read?

  • @mrsirman2177

    @mrsirman2177

    2 жыл бұрын

    Is this integration of anima related to reincarnation and past lives?

  • @Mikey-uu8fi

    @Mikey-uu8fi

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mrsirman2177 Maybe what he meant is to be acquainted with the animus or anima. Because before you can embrace your animus or anima you need to first accept your shadow. Embracing your animus and anima is difficult and according to Jung you cannot embrace your animus or anima unless you accept your shadow which is the first test of courage.

  • @allenmorgan4309
    @allenmorgan43094 жыл бұрын

    I integrated my shadow over several years by balancing the opposing forces within myself.

  • @reenasingh-id9zh

    @reenasingh-id9zh

    4 жыл бұрын

    Finding our shadow side ,i am really interested in this pls tell me how to go for it in simplest language possible . Give me an eg too if posdible

  • @arztschwanzfurz1631

    @arztschwanzfurz1631

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@reenasingh-id9zh It's not so much about finding it as it is coming to terms with the darker side of you. Your anger towards others, brash actions in self-interest, and general contempt towards different aspects of life all constitute your "shadow". It starts with understanding your inner desires and intentions and how they impact those around you

  • @petrichor1832

    @petrichor1832

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've often felt that perhaps a way too try to advance through life is by balancing off opposing traits, like trying to be honest without being rude, kind without being a pushover, dependable without being overbearing, etc.

  • @CanadianMang
    @CanadianMang5 жыл бұрын

    So much truth in this video. He literally explained my current workplace situation as well as my current mental emotional state.

  • @JeffaHensley

    @JeffaHensley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Stop saying “literally” all the time.

  • @filazkeita2272

    @filazkeita2272

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JeffaHensley That bitterness of yours.. You should integrate your shadow as soon as possible my man

  • @connectomeconditioning9486
    @connectomeconditioning94865 жыл бұрын

    Wow just what I needed today, I'm so happy to have found this resource thank you. My saying is be who you are everyone else is taken. Lol

  • @alishaelizabeth7149
    @alishaelizabeth71492 жыл бұрын

    So much respect for this man

  • @dirtydirtmcgogurt
    @dirtydirtmcgogurt3 жыл бұрын

    2:12 I think he's referring to this quote... “Of all evil I deem you capable: Therefore I want good from you. Verily, I have often laughed at the weaklings who thought themselves good because they had no claws.” For me, hearing that for the first time was almost like a weight got lifted off my shoulders. I had always noticed that distinction, but couldn't effectively communicate it. Basically, anytime you find out you aren't the only one who notices something, it's comforting. TL;DR: I am Nietzsche. I am comforted.

  • @lukamilicevic712

    @lukamilicevic712

    2 жыл бұрын

    How do you get back your claws

  • @dirtydirtmcgogurt

    @dirtydirtmcgogurt

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lukamilicevic712 technically, you never actually lose them. The quote is pointing out the difference between someone who is a good person because "that's all they know how to be" vs. being a good person by choice because they have seen both sides of the coin, good and bad. It's basically a reminder that we ALL have claws (the capability to be bad people), and that true mental fortitude comes from those who know the feeling of using their claws, yet make the conscious decision not to. -You can also interpret this as "a strong man who has never faced adversity, might not actually be as strong as he thinks." Essentially the same thing, just more broad. Hope that helps!

  • @thesoundpurist
    @thesoundpurist Жыл бұрын

    Took years before I could come back to his lecture and clearly understand parts so I can can conceptualize the idea expressed. Kind of satisfying.

  • @JackExEck
    @JackExEck2 жыл бұрын

    It is hard to overstate Petersons value in today society. This man saved my life and so many others that he became the Top Lobster in my book.

  • @behradmehrabkhani5999
    @behradmehrabkhani59994 жыл бұрын

    We are both the Light and the Dark. The Dark has been made scary and unconscious. It is up us as the collective consciousness to make that part/side of ourselves conscious again. To shed light into the Darkness and make us whole once again. To be a monster is scary. To be a monster masked as ignorence, this is truly frightening. ~Brad Khan

  • @izawaniek2568
    @izawaniek25682 жыл бұрын

    The best practical approach to integrating your shadow is developing radical honesty. Yes, it has been working for me.

  • @aur-raw
    @aur-raw2 жыл бұрын

    In alignment with this, I have worked a lot on my shadow, I enjoy it now.

  • @corneliuswhite5139
    @corneliuswhite51394 жыл бұрын

    Well now, I was meant to hear THIS today.

  • @marksfridayfunnies
    @marksfridayfunnies5 жыл бұрын

    He makes so much sense, think...

  • @daisyduke4640
    @daisyduke46402 жыл бұрын

    You're great, thanks ⭐

  • @stilltraceable6753
    @stilltraceable67537 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the words of wisdom

  • @viciousfeline438
    @viciousfeline4384 жыл бұрын

    Love u and thank you Dr.Peterson . 💜🇨🇦✌🙇‍♀️

  • @rossniblock7618
    @rossniblock76185 жыл бұрын

    This was very helpful information that he talks about. Can really point out the pafice pain points in are life's and how to deal with it.

  • @sasha.t3737
    @sasha.t37372 жыл бұрын

    "your resentment will also tell you what you have to say" 😇

  • @vtwintora
    @vtwintora6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @mrsmucha
    @mrsmucha4 жыл бұрын

    I really like this video.

  • @davidswick9837
    @davidswick98373 жыл бұрын

    I've been thinking of this a lot lately

  • @aamirmajeed2029
    @aamirmajeed20292 жыл бұрын

    You just saved my life

  • @danielpasterp5837
    @danielpasterp58375 жыл бұрын

    My understanding about the shadow is the shadow is an archetype about things that we don’t want to admit to ourselves like for instance our feminine and masculine of our personality. The persona (mask) is the "social me". The way we show ourselves in society when we are dealing with other people.

  • @cortezbaldur413

    @cortezbaldur413

    4 жыл бұрын

    We all wear one to an extent cause even if u are completely honest in social groups being brutally honest to the point of angering others isn't exactly the way to go. U need to find a good way to be honest yet respectful.

  • @zeedo666
    @zeedo6664 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @user-qe7bt9dz1l
    @user-qe7bt9dz1l Жыл бұрын

    I’m glad I got this shadow aspect down!!!

  • @howardjamespatterson4119
    @howardjamespatterson41193 жыл бұрын

    Excellent....a concise way of stating the subject . So many ways to disseminate truth , infinite really . Becoming part of the whole of being , by acknowledging all of yourself ( the possibility and potential of the inner shadow ) , and discovering the strength and power in being reasonable , kind ,vulnerable . Know your choices ? 4 L's live love laugh learn ?

  • @JoshKings-tr2vc
    @JoshKings-tr2vc2 ай бұрын

    Self awareness (or extreme observation, specifically to your annoyances and why there are that way). Formulate self-improving actions to resolve them with more strength and take self-care practice to maintain individualistic order. Radical honesty.

  • @morganweidinger
    @morganweidinger2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic explanation. This subject is wildly fascinating. Though I've always been drawn to the idea of shadow self, recent shifts of honesty, largely due to examining my resentments, have made me ever-so-aware of my need to integrate and understand these parts of me. It is an exciting place to come to after years of turning my shame inward...

  • @lauramartin9243
    @lauramartin92433 жыл бұрын

    I have my reservations about JP, but this video is really brilliant. Go JP!

  • @Fanny.Cradock

    @Fanny.Cradock

    3 жыл бұрын

    If I may ask, what are your reservations and why? I personally do not but have always wanted to understand the reasoning behind those few who don't...

  • @lauramartin9243

    @lauramartin9243

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Fanny.Cradock There is a lot of controversy around Peterson--I don't need to tell you that. He says many things that can be construed as misogynist or racist, or, to put it the other way, as patriarchal and white supremacist. I am not damning every word he says. I am saying that despite his Jungian credentials he seems naive about his own 'shadow', as it is called in the field. No, I can't give you any examples now--it has been some time since I've read or listened to JP and i don't have the examples to hand. But if you are curious about people's reservations, you can find plenty of articulate criticism out there I am sure. Not all the critics are over-the-top PC brigadiers. I don't believe I am, or at least I get myself into trouble with the PC brigade a lot.... Anyway--I'm watching this video again: persona in Jung isn't just being nice. JP is wrong here. Machos just have a different persona to the beta males. Still some good stuff here.

  • @FzCzombie1group
    @FzCzombie1group4 жыл бұрын

    I feel very weird having done alot of this on my own having only found this material after so many

  • @DreadNawght

    @DreadNawght

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's what makes JP special to me and he even mentioned it. People who listen to him already knew what he said that but couldn't put it into words. It ties in with Socrates' vision of learning as rediscovering what your soul already knew but memory had lost due to birth trauma.

  • @octavioavila6548

    @octavioavila6548

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same here. Although I did get in trouble a lot lol. But I don’t give a fuck. The world will hear what I have to say and I don’t care who gets hurt

  • @BPBrutalPenguin

    @BPBrutalPenguin

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DreadNawght Reminds me of the George Orwell Quote from 1984, “The best books…”, Winston perceived, “are those that tell you what you know already.”

  • @theodora5049
    @theodora50492 жыл бұрын

    thank you 👍

  • @jazz_and_tea
    @jazz_and_tea2 ай бұрын

    Everyone who hits the rock bottom and are pushed by circumstances to the survival state then they will have the opportunity to understand where certain aggressive behaviour and deeds people did or do stem from. And the picture of that kind boy persona is the exact description of a covert narcissist who is never aggressive on the outside but reacts disproportionately in his passive aggression. Fantastic insights!

  • @sixwingsram
    @sixwingsram9 ай бұрын

    So true.

  • @jdloer
    @jdloer4 жыл бұрын

    I am certainly glad that as societies we are finally open to get to know concepts like the shadow. We need to get out of the self-righteous mode that does not allow us to observe those aspects that need further development. For example, I am Mexican, upper class Mexican. We have gigantic Walls around our houses in Mexico City and other cities, with barbed wire and electricity so criminals do not dare to do their shananings. So what aspect of my shadow I am embracing, that I am racist and classist. I cannot understand how the rest of Mexico feels so offended that Trump is building a wall, when we ourselves are racist against fellow mexicans. No wonder the constellation of the collective has created a Wall, because we All have Walls in mexico, cultural walls, ethnic walls, economical walls. I am well aware that I have lots to develop in that department, but I would not be able to do inquiry into what is wrong with me, and my racists and classist tendencies if i was in denial, that is if i had a persona, that I am a nice and all accepting Mexican. That is the persona that my fellow upper class mexicans use, but our shadow is that we call ourselves mexicans if and only if we are with people of the same socio-economical class. this is just one example, of how deluded we all are, not only in mexico but pretty much everywhere. As Eckart Tolle has mentioned in his books, we are all insane, it is just that we have not become ware that we are insane.

  • @davem5308

    @davem5308

    4 жыл бұрын

    JD - You live in "the Americas" - therefore you are an "American" Slip into that suit of clothes for awhile! I am a born bred U.S. Citizen. I came to an awareness back in the 90eez. There is no country called "America". Face this reality individually and collectively, and the entire narrative of history changes and the lies rapidly are illuminated and exposed. Speech has been muddled and the discussion polluted, by the complete mis use of the words "America" and "American" . I am a U.S. Citizen, and only because I live in a region of the "Americas", does that fact therefore make me an "American". North America, Central America, South America!. All the inhabitants are "Americans"! People have been systematically and perpetually dumbed down! Had my country been properly named, it should have been called "The United States of THE Americas". If Donald Trump had his head screwed on straight he might be crying out to " make the Americas great again". What he should properly be saying is, of course, "make the United States great again". Start revealing in public speech to Mexicans, that they too are "Americans", and that action would stimulate all new awareness. Reveal to Canadians, that they are actually "Americans" , and the conversation must change". The ignorant discussion for at least 100 years, has deluded the Citizens of the United States, into thinking "they" are the only "Americans"! Fascinating that such a delusion has persisted, for so long! If we used our words properly, well, I think the human condition in the "Americas", would look differently.

  • @jdloer

    @jdloer

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dave M i agree man. We have a Long way to go. Interesting point you raise. I think We should use that i Mexico, as We have the same classes. White Mexican, Brown Mexican, Native Mexican and Jewish living in Mexico. We should all be Mexicans in the Mexican Micro Cosmos. But We have generated a ser of groups Which are clearly excluding each other.

  • @christophersurnname9967

    @christophersurnname9967

    4 жыл бұрын

    In a way it’s “classist” or “racist”, but not really, you are just realistic. True racism or classism is when you would readily dismiss someone on the basis of race or class alone, without considering them on their own individual merits. That’s true racism or classism. Simply being aware that there are many poor and violent Mexicans out in your streets that you need to guard against, that’s not racism or classism. And if that is, well then good luck when you “improve” those ”qualities” in yourself... you might end up dead lol

  • @economiabohemia

    @economiabohemia

    4 жыл бұрын

    What a ridiculous statement

  • @mcd5478
    @mcd54783 жыл бұрын

    Here in 2020. Shadow work now seems even more important when the going gets rough. I need to commit more time to it. ✌🏼

  • @paulthobe3489
    @paulthobe3489Ай бұрын

    The good man is knowing how to get things done in a rational/ethical way while understanding the past/present/future.

  • @marywilkerson2255
    @marywilkerson22553 жыл бұрын

    Hello Dr Peterson Thank you For helping me I understanding Events in life when looking back!. It has helped in finding Answers when I didn’t think None were available..

  • @Souili
    @Souili3 жыл бұрын

    Watching this in 2020 speaks volume.

  • @larrymccue8097
    @larrymccue80974 жыл бұрын

    I hope you are feeling better Jordan.

  • @thyself8004
    @thyself80042 жыл бұрын

    If you’re in a 12 step recovery program like AA or NA, what Peterson is describing here is the 4th step. Very important to understand the psychological implications of the 4th step.

  • @annunakicreativesociety5288

    @annunakicreativesociety5288

    7 ай бұрын

    I'm in a 12step NA programme and you're absolutely right

  • @decipher3796
    @decipher37963 ай бұрын

    “Practical approach for developing your shadow fundamentally is radical honesty.” 💎

  • @kali7906
    @kali79063 жыл бұрын

    More please!

  • @marie-joseecharette4937
    @marie-joseecharette49373 жыл бұрын

    That was so good

  • @jiyutheplanet
    @jiyutheplanet2 жыл бұрын

    thanks

  • @zoeblair2913
    @zoeblair29133 жыл бұрын

    I basically did the “shadow work” when I started going to Ala-non. Interesting to look back and realize this

  • @savagetruthercritic8646
    @savagetruthercritic86466 жыл бұрын

    I love how he keeps picking up his glass then putting it down again X-D

  • @GroundbreakGames

    @GroundbreakGames

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jamel Jarvis That's classic Peterson.

  • @mikelance7175
    @mikelance71752 жыл бұрын

    Crazy talk

  • @cobylyons4439
    @cobylyons44392 жыл бұрын

    Loved this. Ended too abruptly.

  • @richellenel9457
    @richellenel94572 жыл бұрын

    To be or not to be. Be. Balance. A time and place for everything...Solomon

  • @marcpadilla1094
    @marcpadilla10944 жыл бұрын

    Schism. Interesting,Dr.Phil.

  • @mjr7910
    @mjr79104 жыл бұрын

    Is it enough to just recognize the resentment and negativity within? I am a MBTI type INTJ and I have had a lifetime of introspection. I truly know that I am capable of the worst actions and also capable of the best actions. I choose to be moral, responsible and exhibit the fruits of the spirit. That doesn't deny the darkness within, but I choose to be a 'good' person.This stance allows me to grasp the evil in people such as criminals, but not be tempted by it or interested in it. It's a objective view of all people, the bad and the good.

  • @DivineLogos
    @DivineLogos Жыл бұрын

    Meditation helps tremendously.

  • @daikayll1897
    @daikayll18972 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mr.Petersen. Interesting. I struggle asking for money for my art work. Will use my "shadow self" for this task.

  • @shachintheartist
    @shachintheartist2 жыл бұрын

    There's light & dark in everyone of us . What we choose to act on is who we are. Acceptance of inner darkness or shadow the violent side.

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