What Does Light Work Mean? Simply put, Light work is the inner work that must be done in order to advance to the next level of life. Light work is the process of exploring your dark side, or the parts of yourself that you don’t like or don’t want to see. It’s the work of integrating your shadow into your conscious self, and it is a very powerful tool for personal growth. This kind of journey, is an introspective psychological practice that anyone can do and can lead to a more fulfilling life. When working with the shadow, you may have moments of awakening that lead to greater authenticity, creativity, and emotional freedom. Other benefits include: Identifying and countering negative personal traits, as well as negative traits that society has instilled in us. - Improved relationships through understanding yourself and accepting others. - Understanding the challenges other people face with their shadow selves. - Confronting trauma, grief, and other challenging emotions. - Understanding how society, childhood, and various relationships influence our lives and interactions. Light work exercises focus on helping a person bring into the light that which was previously hidden in the dark. If a person wants to begin the process alone, they can consider these journaling prompts found in this workbook. When doing shadow work, don't forget to...Watch out for your triggers and give yourself grace. In this life, some of our greatest lessons will come from looking at the parts of ourselves we hide away. Because when we can bring our shadow to the surface, heal, and integrate those lessons into our lives, we evolve exponentially.