Romancing The Shadow: A Guide To Soul Work For ... Apr 2026

The full title you are looking for is written by Connie Zweig and Steve Wolf [1, 2].

It builds on Carl Jung’s concept of the "shadow"—the parts of ourselves we hide, deny, or repress—and suggests that instead of fighting these traits, we should "romance" them [2, 3]. By consciously exploring our darker patterns, we can reclaim the hidden energy and creativity trapped within them [1, 3]. Romancing the Shadow: A Guide to Soul Work for ...