The Face We Wear

Description

We all have a side we show to the world and a side we try to hide, our shadow. In this session, we’ll reflect on how accepting both our light and dark sides can help us live more freely and authentically. Inspired by Carl Jung’s ideas and modern reflections on self-growth, we’ll take a brave look at what we usually suppress.

In this class, we will:

- Explore what the “shadow” and “persona” mean in real life
- Reflect on why we hide certain parts of ourselves
- Talk about the risks of denying our emotions, needs, or instincts
- Share thoughts (if we feel safe) about becoming more whole

This session is about self-awareness, not perfection. It’s about welcoming all parts of who we are, even the ones we struggle with, and discovering the freedom that comes from doing so.

Questions list

1. What kind of traits do you admire in others, and which ones annoy you the most?

2. What’s a behavior or emotion people often hide in society?

3. Do you think people are very different in public than they are in private?

1. What do you understand by the words “persona” and “shadow”?

2. Why do you think people hide certain emotions like anger, envy, or sadness?

3. Can ignoring these feelings cause problems? How?

4. What’s one “dark” quality you believe could also be a strength in the right context?

5. Do you believe people can change deeply, or do we just learn to manage ourselves better?

6. How can being honest about our weaknesses help us connect more deeply with others?

7. Is there a risk in showing too much of your authentic self? Why or why not?

8. What’s one small way you could show yourself more self-acceptance this week?

1. You'll have 6 to 10 to have a free conversation.

Get ready for an engaging 10 minutes where you'll receive valuable feedback from your tutor regarding vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar mistakes