Sometimes, there is really nobody to run from but the shadow of the self.

When the false grandiosity of the ego falls away, the grief and pain of trauma underneath may well wash over.

But in our essence, we are beautiful beyond measures - an unique aspect of absolute truth (all there is) embodied and expressed in the one moment that stretches into eternity, and the love we are worthy of need no attachments, nor conditions...I believe it simply arises from within through a deep embrace and surrender (of control) to all manifested experiences.

To me, I find this clip below speaking strongly about confronting the shadow and accepting the moment as it is...