We all have thoughts that circle endlessly in our heads—old stories about who we are or what we’re capable of. In my last blog, I called these loops. They’re often planted in childhood and repeated so many times they feel like truth.
Beneath those loops is something deeper… a shadow.
In personal growth, a shadow is the part of ourselves we tend to hide—because it feels unsafe, shameful, or just too uncomfortable to face. Sometimes it’s a memory, a limiting belief, or a fear we’d rather not acknowledge.
Here’s the thing: we may not even realize it’s there. A shadow can live quietly in the background, shaping our choices and keeping us small—until something stirs it. Often, it shows up when you have a dream or a desire…and suddenly you feel resistance. You start to wonder if you’re ready, capable, or “good enough.” That’s the shadow whispering, pulling you back toward the familiar.
