What is one word that describes how this past year felt for you?
For me it’s been the word.
Shadow has 🖤
My Shadow isn’t something to fear — it’s something to understand.
As we step into 2026, shadow represents the parts of ourselves that want to be seen, acknowledged, and gently integrated. These are the habits, emotions, patterns, or beliefs we’ve ignored, hidden, or judged — not because they are wrong, but because they are tender.
Try these journaling prompts :
- What part of yourself has been asking for attention lately?
- When things feel uncomfortable, what emotions tend to show up for you?
- What patterns are you ready to notice without judgment?
- How might your shadow actually be protecting you?
- What would compassion toward your shadow look like this year?