https://www.drtreacyhealtheducation.com/impossible-blog daily 0.75 2025-11-13 https://www.drtreacyhealtheducation.com/impossible-blog/november-shadows-part-1 monthly 0.5 2025-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67ad518db48a1825ca1dee13/1762389869753-WE99CE7EQ3QKY2AJA70O/unsplash-image-hdNa4GCCgbg.jpg Creating Impossible - November Shadows Part 1 - November “A time where, in the darkness we find ourselves close to the unknown, the unseen, and the mysterious. An in-between time of liminal, transformational, otherworldly space. And a time when we, too, just might dare to spend a few moments exploring the depths of our own souls, our dark sides…” Source: Be Love Live https://belovelive.com/how-i-plan-to-embrace-the-mystical-spirit-of-november/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67ad518db48a1825ca1dee13/1762397615276-BI4B0KWMBPZRSLW037NL/unsplash-image-8eapp1s0knw.jpg Creating Impossible - November Shadows Part 1 - Shadow The “darker side” of the human psyche. Source: American Psychological Association (APA) https://dictionary.apa.org/shadow *Shadow work in relation the character Darth Vadar: If Anakin Skywalker had engaged in shadow work, he might have achieved personal integration. This process would have enabled him to transcend simplistic notions of “good” and “bad,” fostering a more sophisticated comprehension of both himself and his environment. Such growth would have required dedication to self-exploration, the cultivation of self-compassion, and a genuine curiosity for personal development. Ultimately, this path could have led to greater insight, authenticity, and fulfillment—often referred to as self-realization. Under these circumstances, the emergence of Darth Vader may have been avoided. Reference: “Dark Shadow, Golden Shadow” by Shannon Knight https://www.google.com/books/edition/Dark_Shadow_Golden_Shadow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67ad518db48a1825ca1dee13/fd41a97a-fc33-4c89-8088-62f4f610d89e/embracing.our.shadoes.part.1.nov.2025.png Creating Impossible - November Shadows Part 1 - Definitions of my shadow “The image of my body or a part of my body that is created because of light shining from the opposite side of my shadow.” “The aspect of me that I thought I needed to reject, abhor, and eliminate in order to be a good, kind human.” “The part of me that was not allowed to exist. The hate I had for my shadow fueled my eating disorder, self-harm, self-sabotage, self-hatred, and belief that I was less and unworthy.” “The part of me that I now love, accept, and embrace.” “My shadow self and I are one. Without my shadow, I am not whole.” Source: AC Treacy’s Journal Entries *To the left is a picture of my hand and it’s shadow, connected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67ad518db48a1825ca1dee13/1762407545042-FI4R64LRUDTZP7R60OU2/GettyImages-157733287.jpg Creating Impossible - November Shadows Part 1 - Definition of Shadow Work “Shadow work is the process of exploring the unconscious reasons behind your feelings or behaviors, particularly uncomfortable emotions that seem out of character or beyond your control. For example, when you snap at a co-worker unexpectedly or keep getting in the same fight with a loved one, shadow work may help you figure out why.” This quote is from the below WebMD article by Keri Wiginton. It offers an excellent breakdown of shadow work, its benefits, and how to get started. Source: What is Shadow Work? How to Start and Benefits by Keri Wiginton, Medically Reviewed by Zilpah Sheikh, MD on July 25, 2024 https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/shadow-work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67ad518db48a1825ca1dee13/1762642279450-4ZFEMXTGHVPSUA8QHD2I/GettyImages-1295289697.jpg Creating Impossible - November Shadows Part 1 - A Leap of Faith Picture of ‘A Leap of Faith’ Growing requires courage, risk, and drive. 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During the month, be flexible with your plans, prioritize your physical and mental well-being with breaks and self-care, and build a resilient mindset to handle unexpected challenges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67ad518db48a1825ca1dee13/147c01cc-fec3-4ed2-9724-1a953723d23b/1744019001600.png Creating Impossible - November Shadows Part 1 - Thank You for Joining Me!!! I hope you have a most excellent week!!! Love and Light to You and Yours!!! This concludes Part 1 of the November Shadows Series. https://www.drtreacyhealtheducation.com/impossible-blog/sacred/august/2025 monthly 0.5 2025-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67ad518db48a1825ca1dee13/1755730824256-G46L06HXHDWJMNZXMQD6/unsplash-image-okkwqpKX2qw.jpg Creating Impossible - Creating Sacred Series August Part 1 - Our World - Sacred Dark picture of part of planet Earth at night shows spaces lit up with electric lights, background is black space with many starts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67ad518db48a1825ca1dee13/1755729654137-D3BITDAXBMDLHK92G9IF/unsplash-image-QGGflC3gIzU.jpg Creating Impossible - Creating Sacred Series August Part 1 - My definition of sacredness - summarized version: “That which I am aware of that helps me feel good about living another moment. A moment I experience connection to something that brings wonder and ahhh — A moment that further cements my commitment to stay alive and fight for life on this planet and that which protects life, animals, nature.” Sacred: that which brings you into awareness of the aspects of life that help you want to be in your life (Definition as known for Dr. AC Treacy - 2025) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67ad518db48a1825ca1dee13/1755730489791-FMGM0692NWKSFPVSQ2XC/unsplash-image-dGxOgeXAXm8.jpg Creating Impossible - Creating Sacred Series August Part 1 - Facilitating one of my in person groups a few years back, one of my clients asked, “How do I reframe an experience into something positive when I have NO idea what positive even is?” *Picture of a group of people, sitting in line on chairs, some with journals out on their laps, pens in hand, one with cell phone next to journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67ad518db48a1825ca1dee13/1755729476083-BEM6MTE1S1KVVK4DAFSA/unsplash-image-ZDUXvlyU_iI.jpg Creating Impossible - Creating Sacred Series August Part 1 - I did share with my client, my reaction to their question, “What a wonderful moment of profound self-awareness. You have popped one of your bubbles of ignorance (this is what I call it when I hit self-discovery moments that I didn’t even know I hadn’t discovered - yet - when I first figured out that each of us have infinite bubbles of ignorance - well - my life became more interesting).” I explained to the group my philosophy on ‘bubbles of ignorance’ and the journey of self-awareness. That each new bubble popped is a potential for us to integrate closer to our core selves. *Picture of bubbles floating in the air https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67ad518db48a1825ca1dee13/1755733423487-STLZNRIMYN05YLKJH4K1/unsplash-image-QLiNt0sOF0s.jpg Creating Impossible - Creating Sacred Series August Part 1 - “No, Not Again! Not another ‘meaning of life’ exploration!” Yes. I am going there. What is the meaning of life? When you find your meaning, for your life, is that not sacred? Honestly, I cannot help it. Once you get to know me, I literally breath because I am constantly in this space. ——— *Warning: I got distracted… with FUN first experiments! *Meaning of life and the Sacred picks back up as the topic immediately after the tree picture with information on history of blogging. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67ad518db48a1825ca1dee13/1755735012714-9HD1X94M7KVF3TUJRR4B/unsplash-image-ey8R4jUheBQ.jpg Creating Impossible - Creating Sacred Series August Part 1 - *Happy that I get to share with you here. This is a new space for me. (dare I share… my very first blog post) *People wonder why it takes me so long to get anything done. One, my brain is on fire. Two, I have so many questions!!! *Because, “Inquiring Minds Want to Know.” - Inquirer *My question: When did the blogging first start? *Answer: 1994 Swarthmore University student Justin Hall is credited with the very first blog in the history of blogging. He launched it onto the internet on January 27, 1994. It was known as Justin’s Homepage and consisted of assorted and sundry links he found interesting enough to share. *Fun Facts: According to SEMRush: More than 500 million blogs exist Running out of 1.7 billion websites averaging over 400 million users each month. *History of Blogging https://historycooperative.org/the-history-of-blogs/ Reference: James Hardy, "The History of Blogging: Unraveling the Mystery of the Web", History Cooperative, August 14, 2014, https://historycooperative.org/the-history-of-blogs/. Accessed August 20, 2025 *Picture of tree in winter with no leaves with rocks, shrubs, pine trees, lake, stars, milky way in background https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67ad518db48a1825ca1dee13/c76eeeb4-8cda-488a-b7c5-c2ecd66af34e/feb.2025.solo.road.trip.moving.through.obstacles.rewarded.by.meeting.this.angel.mono.lake.ca.1.jpg Creating Impossible - Creating Sacred Series August Part 1 - One of My Sacred Moments Me with an Earth Angel I got to meet on a most sacred adventure. The obstacles I had to face and overcome to take this journey. Constant. As my Auntie shared with me, “You are definitely on the right track. The Devil tries to stop us when we are living in and moving toward our true purpose.” Well, I am feeling it. And, I am not going to stop. My Auntie as been one of my greatest supporters, believing in my ability to overcome any obstacle. Thank you Auntie. Thank you to my family. My friends. My Mentors. My Angels. My Ancestors. 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