The Dark Side of the Light Chaser

Greetings,

One of the best books I’ve read was The Dark Side of the Light Chaser by Debbie Ford.  Recommend by my Shaman,  I spent months going through the exercises in the book.  I think I fought against the ideas in the book, however, I finally opened up and when I did, my life started to shift.  I learned ACCEPTANCE not only for myself but also the people I come in contact with on a daily basis.

“You must go into the dark in order to bring forth your light.  When we suppress any feeling or impulse, we are also suppressing its polar opposite.  If we deny our ugliness, we lessen our beauty.  If we deny our fear, we minimize our courage. If we deny our greed, we also reduce our generosity.  Our full magnitude is more than most of us can ever imagine.” – Debbie Ford

In the book, the process of projection is examined.  We have a tendency to attribute our sense of inferiority to others.  Ford demonstrates ways we can own our dark qualities (shadow) and use them in pursuit of wholeness.   She explains why we keep meeting the same people and situations that push our buttons over and over again.  In addition, she challenges us to accept the God-given gifts which make us special instead of giving this gold away by attributing them to others such as celebrities or heroes.  This book will help you re frame your dark side and approach the best that is in you.

I highly recommend this book AND completing all the exercises.  I’ve learned so much about myself and I’m hoping you do also.

Blessings,

Yashieka