05/11/2025
I recently watched “Portrait Artist of the Year,” a show where celebrities sit for three artists who paint their portraits without seeing them. After four hours, the artists reveal their work, and the celebrities choose which one they’d like to take home. One moment that struck me was when a female comedian saw her portrait. The artist had captured her vulnerability and rawness, leaving her visibly emotional. This experience resonated with me, and it got me thinking about part therapy or shadow work – the idea that we all have different personalities or parts within us.
Here are some key points that illustrate this concept:
- We often have different personalities or parts within us, some of which may be hidden or suppressed.
- Societal pressure to perform academically can overshadow our creative talents and abilities.
- As children, we’re naturally creative and expressive, but these traits are often dismissed or undervalued as we grow older.
- We tend to project our unwanted traits onto others, judging them harshly for qualities we refuse to acknowledge in ourselves.
- True harmony and balance come from accepting all parts of ourselves, including our flaws and imperfections.
If this resonates with you, I’d love to work with you. As a holistic therapist, hypnotherapist, and emotional freedom technique practitioner, I offer a free 30-minute consultation to discuss a personalized program tailored to your needs and values. Let’s work together to find balance and harmony. Have a great day!
Melissa
