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When The Shadows Of Your Past Reach Into Your Present

by Betsy Johnson

Rated

4.8

Type

Activity

Meditation

Suitable for

Everyone

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564

The thing about being human is that it's a lifelong process. Sometimes, our best selves show up. Sometimes, our shadows take over. And then what do we do? We can sit, breathe, and let our centers settle.

Compassion Emotions Breathing Trust Acceptance Present Moment Meditation Mindfulness Self Compassion Shadow Work Emotional Processing Mindful Breathing Trust And Support Self Acceptance Present Moment Awareness Shadows

Transcript

Hey there,

How are you doing?

How is life?

How is being human?

Recently I have felt oh so human and partly it's because some of the shadows of my past have been reaching into my days and sometimes you know it's happening you know oh this is why I'm reacting because this happened to me in the past but other times you're like why am I feeling this way why am I doing what I'm doing and then we can start going after ourselves but if only we were better if only we could forget everything that happened to us if only we could be perfect but this thing about being human is that it's a life-long process and sometimes our best selves show up sometimes those wounded selves arrive and sometimes the shadows stretch long into our days and then what do we do well one thing is to do this to sit and breathe to let our centers settle stay in this moment stay here because right now it's okay whatever else is happening right now it's okay I'm here you're here we are in this together something else is to just know all of these things are there and when we live we don't know how it's gonna go we don't know what's gonna step forward and be most present for us so when those things come forward when those shadows take over see if it's possible to take a breath and to say oh wow I see you at play right now and to be on your own side to hold the tender selves to give them love and care and then to find ways to name these things with someone you trust someone who's gonna give you the most generous interpretation someone who's gonna say my gosh that's a hard thing to hold and sit with and if you don't have someone like that just know that I'm sitting here saying we all have so much we're trying to hold and deal with and process and live through you are amazing you are a radiant light trust yourself hold on to your center as you live light and shine

Meet your Teacher

Betsy Johnson Castle Danger, MN, USA

4.8 (120)

Recent Reviews

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Loraine

October 3, 2025

There are no words to write that can explain what this meditation made me feel as a woman with CPTSD who is nearly 60 . All I can say is I felt understood. Blessed be and thank you. )0(

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Halo

January 16, 2025

exactly what I needed, thank you so much! May big blessing energy come your way!

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Catarina

December 9, 2023

Thank you for giving me the hug I didn’t know I was so desperate for ❤️

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Elaine

December 8, 2023

YOU always hit the nail on the head Betsy! Particularly liked this one. Thank you for being there over the YEARS.

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Alison

December 8, 2023

This was amazing...blessings and love to you Betsy 🙏😌🧡

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Renée

December 7, 2023

This is exactly where I am right now, Betsy. Your touching words could not have been more powerfully spoken. Thank you for your gifts, your empathy, and your care for our fragile lives. I wish you all the care and the very best of moments ahead, in the here and now. Keep your light shining and may you feel the light of others lifting you up, as well.💫💕✨💕✨💕💫 Renée

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Nina

December 6, 2023

So very helpful. So meaningful. Could not have listened to this at a better time. The support and love that you give to everyone, shines through your writing. Thank you thank you thank you. 🙏🏼

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Michelle

December 6, 2023

This felt like a warm hug of a chat over tea with a wonderful friend. Thank you Betsy!

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Kirsten

December 6, 2023

This is so on point for my last few weeks—thank you 🙏🏻

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Lisa

December 6, 2023

Once again -so timely and touching . Thank you Betsy-want to hug you but can only say Thank You.

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Anne

December 6, 2023

Thank you so much for sharing these words of encouragement and truth. 🙏

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Nancy

December 6, 2023

Oh Betsy, I hear those shadows in your voice. They rear them selves still, from time to time. Hugz and know I sooooo look forward to sharing time with you..

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Mark

December 6, 2023

Betsy – as always your message resonates so deeply for me. I’ve lived a good part of my life in Civil War with myself. Yet in the past few years, I have learned to attend and befriend those parts of me. It’s not always perfect, but at least I recognize I no longer need to continuously feed that inner war. Thank you and Namaste.

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Matthew

December 6, 2023

You are a shining light for all of us, Betsy. Thank you for striving and fightiing through all your own struggles and using them to help us shine a little more in the face of our own. Thank you for being an amazing human, and a great teacher.

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Judi

December 6, 2023

Thank you for helping me hold all that is going on in my life. You are such a Bright Blessing. May we all hold those things that are tough for each other. Namaste 🙏

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