Nations have shadows too. 

1/ Nations have shadows, just like people. Shadow work for nations means confronting the dark, hidden aspects of their history—denied flaws and repressed truths like prejudice, injustice, or exploitation. Ignoring these shadows leads to projection and systemic harm.

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2/ Think of it like the Fall of Man in mythology. Societies, like individuals, fall from their idealized states (e.g., "paradise") into messy, flawed realities. A nation’s shadow is its awareness of this fall—its dark history and failings reflected back as a call for accountability.

3/ The shadow isn’t just the "bad stuff" we hide. It’s the higher self in disguise—a witness to the truth. For nations, this means owning up to past mistakes and seeing how they’ve shaped current realities. Healing starts by looking in this mirror and learning from it.

5/ When nations embrace their shadows, they honor their humanity. No matter how glorious their achievements, they're temporary and imperfect. Real strength comes from acknowledging the fall and striving for growth.

6/ Just like personal shadow work, this process isn't easy. But it's necessary for creating a more just, aware, and united world. The journey to wholeness starts with honesty; about who we are, and who we were.

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4/ Shadow work asks both people and nations to stop covering up uncomfortable truths. For societies, this could mean addressing systemic racism, colonial histories, or exploitation; things often left out of national myths. Integration is key to collective growth.