Dancing With Your Demons

Embracing your darker side

Neil Mapes
ILLUMINATION
Published in
8 min readMay 9, 2022

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Crosses and tombstones with mountains beyond and low light create shadows on the grass of the cemetery in a wild Scotland landscape
Shadows and crosses on the West coast of Scotland. Image credit Neil Mapes

In this story, I will highlight approaches to guilt, shame and self-sabotage which can lead us to positive destinations if we are up for putting some work in on identifying and befriending our shadow selves.

When was the last time you looked at your shadow? Identified those traits and behaviours that you dare to admit are yours, are scared to show…

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Neil Mapes
ILLUMINATION

Outdoor swimming coach, trail runner and dinghy sailor. Loving life in the Highlands of Scotland.