The movie was fabulous, so I know this book is amazing! The Shadow Effect is a profound guide to finding the gifts of our shadow. I highly recommend this fascinating and transformational journey.

Deepak Chopra, Debbie Ford, and Marianne Williamson — New York Times bestselling authors and internationally acclaimed teachers — have joined together to share their knowledge on one of the most crucial obstacles to happiness we face—the shadow. These three luminaries, each with a signature approach, bring to light the parts of ourselves we deny but that still direct our life. For it is only when we embrace our shadow that we discover the gifts of our authentic nature.

The treasure to be found in your shadow

When I did this work though the movie version of the book, I came to a new understanding about myself that wouldn’t have been attainable any other way. That’s the gift of a process like this. When you are willing to look at yourself in new ways, you always make fresh discoveries. I had thought that I didn’t want to look at my shadow side, but when I did I found much worth looking at and exploring. I was pleasantly surprised at the results. After all, it’s the stuff we don’t look at that maintains its power to control us unconsciously.

As the book explains, the shadow exists within all of us. It is a part of us and yet we spend most of our life running from it. But far from being scary, our dark side holds the promise of a better, more fulfilling life. Our shadow makes itself known every day. It is the reason we get furious over a friend showing up ten minutes late, yell at our parents or kids when they have done nothing wrong, and sabotage our own success at the worst possible time. Until we are able to embrace our dualistic nature, we will continue to hurt ourselves and those closest to us and fall short of our potential.

The wisdom of three experts

It’s not often you get access to the illuminated wisdom of Ford, Chopra and Williamson. In The Shadow Effect these three authors powerfully pierce the veil of our unclaimed self, releasing us from the past and propelling us on a journey to wholeness. No longer living a half life, we are capable of achieving our dreams and reclaiming the happiness that is our birthright.

Make this transformational journey with an open heart and walk away feeling illuminated!

Melissa Wadsworth is an inspirational speaker and personal growth coach specializing in creative intuition development and intuitive dream boards.