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Energy Work Basics Starting Points

These are the basics of doing energy work. Understand them.

Examples of Light Work

Light Work is about bringing love, awareness, and positive energy into the world and oneself.

Practicing Gratitude – Keeping a gratitude journal or taking time to appreciate the good in your life.

Acts of Kindness – Helping others without expecting anything in return.

Mindfulness & Meditation – Cultivating peace and presence through mindful practices.

Energy Healing – Practices like Reiki, sound healing, or breathwork to clear and balance energy.

Affirmations & Positive Thinking – Reprogramming limiting beliefs with empowering thoughts.

Creative Expression – Writing, painting, or making music as a means to channel higher inspiration.

Spreading Knowledge & Wisdom – Teaching, mentoring, or guiding others in their personal growth.

Holding Space for Others – Being a compassionate listener and supporting loved ones.

Connecting with Nature – Spending time outdoors to feel grounded and aligned.

Spiritual Development – Exploring higher states of consciousness, enlightenment, or divine connection.

Examples of Shadow Work

Shadow Work is about exploring the unconscious, hidden aspects of oneself to integrate and heal them.

Journaling Deep Emotions – Writing about fears, insecurities, or past traumas.

Inner Child Healing – Revisiting childhood wounds and offering love and acceptance to your younger self.

Identifying Triggers – Noticing what makes you react emotionally and uncovering the root cause.

Facing Repressed Memories – Confronting past pain, disappointments, or regrets without avoidance.

Breaking Toxic Patterns – Recognizing and changing negative habits, relationships, or behaviors.

Shadow Integration – Accepting qualities you’ve rejected in yourself (e.g., anger, selfishness, vulnerability).

Exploring Fears & Darkness – Diving into uncomfortable feelings to understand and transcend them.

Self-Forgiveness – Releasing guilt and shame from past actions by learning and growing from them.

Setting Boundaries – Learning to say “no” and honoring your own needs instead of people-pleasing.

Acknowledging Ego & Control – Noticing when pride, control, or manipulation influence your actions and addressing them with honesty.

Summary

Both Light and Shadow Work are necessary for personal evolution. Light Work uplifts and aligns you with your higher self, while Shadow Work deepens your self-awareness and authenticity. True transformation happens when you engage in both.