Must we always be good? Ancient wisdom traditions, from Zen masters to trickster gods, suggest otherwise. In this episode, we explore the fascinating dance between light and shadow within human nature. Join me as we dive deep into why making friends with your inner devil is essential for our mental and emotional health.

From Satan as divine prosecutor to Jung's shadow work, discover how embracing our complexity could be the key to authentic wholeness. After all, we're all walking paradoxes.

🎧 In this episode:

• The forgotten wisdom of trickster gods
• Why different cultures handle "darkness" differently
• The surprising truth about Satan's original role
• How suppressing our shadow backfires
• Making peace with our inner contradictions

Let's explore what happens when we stop trying to be good and start trying to be whole.

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