Shadow Prompts are not questions to answer quickly.
They are mirrors.
Each prompt is designed to surface:
- A reflex you normally justify
- A belief you rarely question
- A pattern you explain instead of observing
Do not rush to respond.
Read the prompt.
Notice what arises.
Notice what resists.
If you choose to reply:
- Speak from experience, not theory
- Keep it brief
- Do not fix yourself or others
You are not required to post.
Silence is a valid response.
The goal is not insight.
The goal is accurate perception.
If a prompt irritates you, confuses you, or feels “unfair,” that reaction is the work.