The Neuroscience of The Shadow

ISBN-13: 9789403832531 / Angielski / Miękka / 2025 / 423 str.

Josiah Cornell

Opis

Uncover the hidden forces that shape your life and learn how to work with them.Have you found yourself understanding why you self-sabotage but still engage in those behaviors? You may realize that anger toward your partner is rooted in unresolved paternal issues, that money anxiety masks deeper fears, or that excessive scrolling distracts you from confronting underlying problems, yet this understanding doesn't stop the cycle.These feelings, anger, self-sabotage, or unshakable fears aren't signs of weakness; they represent your shadow. This concept encompasses suppressed desires, fears, and untapped strengths within your psyche. While Carl Jung recognized its significance, modern neuroscience confirms that most of our thoughts and emotions operate outside conscious awareness. Without understanding neuroscience, you'll continue to fight shadows while the true mechanisms remain hidden.The Neuroscience of the Shadow delves into the workings of your mind, examining the limbic system that stores unprocessed pain, the prefrontal cortex that seeks control, and the amygdala that triggers responses before you're even aware. This approach merges biology with psychology, providing