When it comes to living a whole life, what is the first step? How do you navigate the mind's shadows to learn more about who you are? In this episode of the chattabox, your host Nicole Parchani (@harsparc), shares a bit about her journey working on her emotional ties to morality and how it shaped her identity. She shares how working on one's shadows is an incredible tool for developing greater self-compassion and empathy. It's only when we love the darkest parts of ourselves we are able to live in presence without fighting our nature. It can be difficult to let go of the key narratives that shape who we think we are, but when we reflect on our emotional attachments to ideas and beliefs, we are able to start seeing reality as it is.