The Secret of the Shadow: The Power of Owning Your Whole Story - Hardcover

Ford, Debbie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0062517821 ISBN 13: 9780062517821

Publisher: Harperone, 2002

Synopsis

In The Secret of the Shadow bestselling author Debbie Ford shows us how to rediscover our true essence, which is hidden in the shadows of our own dramatic life stories. In her blockbuster The Dark Side of the Light Chasers Ford introduced us to our "shadow." Now she uncovers our "Story", the collection of beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that prevent us from having all the love, happiness, and success we desire. She guides us to understand that bidden in the shadow of our stories is our magnificence, and our unique gift. The Secret of the Shadow shows that the stories we tell ourselves about our lives do not define who we truly are. In fact, they prevent us from grasping our purpose and potential. When we live in these stories we engage in noisy internal dialogues, self-defeating habits, and abusive behaviors. But once they are understood and processed, our traumas and failures, our pain and our discontent, will take us deep inside and return us to our Divine essence.

Our personal dramas contain important information and wisdom that can help us discover our essential selves and true purpose in life. The process of making peace with our stories requires us to identify, understand, accept, and embrace everything in our past that has caused us pain. In order for us to heal, we must stop chasing what Ford calls "the feel-good moments" and embark on the extraordinary journey of loving and embracing all that we are. The process outlined in this book offers us a way out of the never-ending cycle of pain and discontent. Whether we suffer from depression, ill health, a sense of unworthiness, arrogance, or low self-esteem, the road to heating is the same. This clear process (including action steps and contemplations in each chapter) will help you to discover your unique purpose and realize the fulfillment of your deepest desires.

As we make the inner journey of embracing our story and all its ingredients, we begin to see the life that lies ahead of us, a life that will give us the gift of our eternal selves.

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Review

'Acknowledge. Reclaim. Evolve. These are the core action steps Debbie Ford illustrates in this empowering new book.' (James Redfield author of THE CELESTINE PROPHECY )

'Debbie Ford has a secret that will change your life -- if you let it. Written with elegance and grace, The Secret of the Shadow will challenge you to come out of hiding and share your precious gift with the world.' (Cheryl Richardson, author of LIFE MAKEOVERS and TA )

'The Secret of the Shadow is a spiritual wake-up call for all who are ready to step out of the limitations of your personal drama and into the infinite possibilities of your highest self.' (Deepak Chopra, author of HOW TO KNOW GOD )

'Debbie Ford's insights in this book are more than simply helpful. They are astonishing in their clarity and in their value. In a few hours reading your whole life can change.' (Neale Donald Walsch, author of the CONVERSATIONS W )

'Debbie Ford continues to transform our persepctives, giving us great tools and processes to help us transcend the limitations of our personal dramas.' (Marianne Williamson, author of ENCHANTED LOVE )

About the Author

Debbie Ford conducts seminars on the dark side at the Chopra Center for Well Being in La Jolla, California, where she is a consultant, teacher, and integral faculty member. She also leads her own day and weekend Shadow Process workshop nationwide. She lives in La Jolla with her son, Beau.

Edition details

• Publisher: Harperone
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0062517821
• ISBN 13: 9780062517821
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 222