Author: Work In Progress Life
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 405
Book Description
365 shadow work prompts for beginners to help you uncover and address your shadow self all year long. This journal comes with a brief introduction to Shadow Work and suggestions for optimal results. The prompts are arranged into categories for practical purposes. You can either answer them in their current order or use this journal as a deck and pick a random page each day. This is a perfect self-care gift for yourself or your loved ones on any occasion. All of my facets, dark and bright, hidden and known, are welcome here. The information in this journal is for general information purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for the advice of a mental health professional.
365 Days of Shadow Work Journal
Author: Work In Progress Life
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 405
Book Description
365 shadow work prompts for beginners to help you uncover and address your shadow self all year long. This journal comes with a brief introduction to Shadow Work and suggestions for optimal results. The prompts are arranged into categories for practical purposes. You can either answer them in their current order or use this journal as a deck and pick a random page each day. This is a perfect self-care gift for yourself or your loved ones on any occasion. All of my facets, dark and bright, hidden and known, are welcome here. The information in this journal is for general information purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for the advice of a mental health professional.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 405
Book Description
365 shadow work prompts for beginners to help you uncover and address your shadow self all year long. This journal comes with a brief introduction to Shadow Work and suggestions for optimal results. The prompts are arranged into categories for practical purposes. You can either answer them in their current order or use this journal as a deck and pick a random page each day. This is a perfect self-care gift for yourself or your loved ones on any occasion. All of my facets, dark and bright, hidden and known, are welcome here. The information in this journal is for general information purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for the advice of a mental health professional.
365 Days of Journaling for Deep Shadow Work
Author: Ryan Puusaari
Publisher: Ryan Puusaari
ISBN: 1998830047
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
Unlock the Depths of Your Psyche: Embark on the "365 Days of Journaling for Deep Shadow Work" Your Guide to Transformation: A Year of Self-Discovery: Embark on a 365-day journey designed to delve into shadow work, guiding you through profound personal growth and introspection. Beyond a Diary: This journal is a transformative tool, crafted to lead you through a year of uncovering and embracing the hidden aspects of your psyche. Daily Growth and Reflection: Each day offers a new question or exercise, challenging you to reflect, confront, and evolve. Why Pursue This Journey? Shadow work is essential for uncovering the unconscious elements of your being, fostering deeper self-awareness, and catalyzing significant enhancements in relationships, self-esteem, and overall well-being. Inside the Journey: 26 Key Topics: Engage with 26 meticulously selected themes that illuminate various aspects of your inner self. Topics range from identifying and understanding your shadow, processing hidden emotions, and examining the effects of your upbringing, to facing fears, insecurities, and beyond. Transformative Daily Prompts: Each day brings a unique challenge, encouraging you to delve deeper, confront your shadow, and grow. End-of-Year Revelation: Complete this year-long quest with not only a profound understanding of your shadow self but also a clearer vision of your true identity and ambitions. Benefits of Deep Shadow Work: Enhanced Self-Awareness: Unveil and understand the concealed parts of your psyche for a more profound self-knowledge. Improved Relationships: By confronting and integrating your shadow, foster healthier and more genuine connections. Elevated Self-Esteem: Recognize and embrace your full self, leading to increased confidence and self-acceptance. Amplified Happiness: Through understanding and integrating your shadow, unlock paths to greater joy and fulfillment. Why This Journal? This 365-day adventure is more than just journaling; it's a dedicated process of shadow work that offers: A Path to the Unconscious: Navigate the depths of your psyche in a structured yet explorative manner. Guided Reflection: With each prompt, venture further into self-exploration and growth. A Journey of Challenge and Growth: Push yourself to confront and integrate aspects of your shadow for a transformative experience. Journal Features: Daily Questions and Exercises: Engage with a variety of prompts that inspire reflection and personal challenge. Comprehensive Exploration: From surface encounters to deep dives into your subconscious, journey through a spectrum of introspective work. Tools for Shadow Integration: Gain insights and methods for acknowledging and embracing your complete self. Step Into Your Shadow Work Journey: This journal is more than a companion; it's a beacon for those ready to explore their depths and emerge more integrated and true to themselves. It's a commitment to discovering the richness of your full being. Begin Your Journey of Discovery Today: Commit to a year of shadow work and unlock a more profound, self-aware, and fulfilled version of yourself. The "365 Days of Journaling for Deep Shadow Work" is your key to a transformative year of growth and self-discovery. Embark on your transformative journey today.
Publisher: Ryan Puusaari
ISBN: 1998830047
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
Unlock the Depths of Your Psyche: Embark on the "365 Days of Journaling for Deep Shadow Work" Your Guide to Transformation: A Year of Self-Discovery: Embark on a 365-day journey designed to delve into shadow work, guiding you through profound personal growth and introspection. Beyond a Diary: This journal is a transformative tool, crafted to lead you through a year of uncovering and embracing the hidden aspects of your psyche. Daily Growth and Reflection: Each day offers a new question or exercise, challenging you to reflect, confront, and evolve. Why Pursue This Journey? Shadow work is essential for uncovering the unconscious elements of your being, fostering deeper self-awareness, and catalyzing significant enhancements in relationships, self-esteem, and overall well-being. Inside the Journey: 26 Key Topics: Engage with 26 meticulously selected themes that illuminate various aspects of your inner self. Topics range from identifying and understanding your shadow, processing hidden emotions, and examining the effects of your upbringing, to facing fears, insecurities, and beyond. Transformative Daily Prompts: Each day brings a unique challenge, encouraging you to delve deeper, confront your shadow, and grow. End-of-Year Revelation: Complete this year-long quest with not only a profound understanding of your shadow self but also a clearer vision of your true identity and ambitions. Benefits of Deep Shadow Work: Enhanced Self-Awareness: Unveil and understand the concealed parts of your psyche for a more profound self-knowledge. Improved Relationships: By confronting and integrating your shadow, foster healthier and more genuine connections. Elevated Self-Esteem: Recognize and embrace your full self, leading to increased confidence and self-acceptance. Amplified Happiness: Through understanding and integrating your shadow, unlock paths to greater joy and fulfillment. Why This Journal? This 365-day adventure is more than just journaling; it's a dedicated process of shadow work that offers: A Path to the Unconscious: Navigate the depths of your psyche in a structured yet explorative manner. Guided Reflection: With each prompt, venture further into self-exploration and growth. A Journey of Challenge and Growth: Push yourself to confront and integrate aspects of your shadow for a transformative experience. Journal Features: Daily Questions and Exercises: Engage with a variety of prompts that inspire reflection and personal challenge. Comprehensive Exploration: From surface encounters to deep dives into your subconscious, journey through a spectrum of introspective work. Tools for Shadow Integration: Gain insights and methods for acknowledging and embracing your complete self. Step Into Your Shadow Work Journey: This journal is more than a companion; it's a beacon for those ready to explore their depths and emerge more integrated and true to themselves. It's a commitment to discovering the richness of your full being. Begin Your Journey of Discovery Today: Commit to a year of shadow work and unlock a more profound, self-aware, and fulfilled version of yourself. The "365 Days of Journaling for Deep Shadow Work" is your key to a transformative year of growth and self-discovery. Embark on your transformative journey today.
Into The Wild Shadow Work Journal
Author: Dominica Applegate
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Into The Wild Shadow Work Journal is a remarkable resource specifically designed to assist you in diving deep into your subconscious psyche for exploration. If you're dealing with things like anxiety, depression, relationship issues, poor choices, etc., Shadow Work is a powerful tool to help you feel, deal, and heal layer upon layer, so you can enjoy more peace and joy along your journey.With 60 shadow work journal questions and exercises, you'll be well on your way to discovering the parts of you that you've repressed, rejected, or abandoned over the years, calling them back to heal them layer by layer.Your shadow is that part of your ego that lies beneath the surface, largely controlling your attitudes, belief patterns, and actions. Here's your permission to get "into the wild" world of the psyche to explore, feel, and heal.You'll also get 8 captivating, powerful images that are perfect to inspire and set the mood for the writing exercises.INTO THE WILD Journal Includes: * 60 journaling prompts and exercises to help you illuminate shadows* 14 full-page gorgeous images + quotes. INTO THE WILD Journal Details* 90 pages * Powerful Images + Quote
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Into The Wild Shadow Work Journal is a remarkable resource specifically designed to assist you in diving deep into your subconscious psyche for exploration. If you're dealing with things like anxiety, depression, relationship issues, poor choices, etc., Shadow Work is a powerful tool to help you feel, deal, and heal layer upon layer, so you can enjoy more peace and joy along your journey.With 60 shadow work journal questions and exercises, you'll be well on your way to discovering the parts of you that you've repressed, rejected, or abandoned over the years, calling them back to heal them layer by layer.Your shadow is that part of your ego that lies beneath the surface, largely controlling your attitudes, belief patterns, and actions. Here's your permission to get "into the wild" world of the psyche to explore, feel, and heal.You'll also get 8 captivating, powerful images that are perfect to inspire and set the mood for the writing exercises.INTO THE WILD Journal Includes: * 60 journaling prompts and exercises to help you illuminate shadows* 14 full-page gorgeous images + quotes. INTO THE WILD Journal Details* 90 pages * Powerful Images + Quote
A Year of Self-Reflection Journal
Author: Gg Renee Hill
Publisher: Rockridge Press
ISBN: 9781638074212
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Find your center during a year of self-reflective journaling Sometimes, focusing on our goals and responsibilities keeps us from paying attention to our own thoughts, feelings, and actions. Recenter and refocus in just a few minutes a day with this guided self-reflection journal. Thoughtful quotes and writing prompts encourage you to pause and make conscious choices. As you tune into your inner guidance, you'll uncover beliefs, patterns, and habits that aren't serving you--and open the door to shaping your life around your true values. 365 days of reflection--Short journal prompts and off-the-page exercises encourage you to consider all aspects of your life, like motivation, healthy habits, your living space, and more. Inspiration and meditation--Discover positive affirmations and inspirational quotes centered around weekly themes like Building Courage and The Productivity of Rest. A welcoming format--The soothing design contains plenty of space to write, making this journal a pleasure to come back to day after day. Build intuition and rediscover your inner self with this guided daily journal.
Publisher: Rockridge Press
ISBN: 9781638074212
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Find your center during a year of self-reflective journaling Sometimes, focusing on our goals and responsibilities keeps us from paying attention to our own thoughts, feelings, and actions. Recenter and refocus in just a few minutes a day with this guided self-reflection journal. Thoughtful quotes and writing prompts encourage you to pause and make conscious choices. As you tune into your inner guidance, you'll uncover beliefs, patterns, and habits that aren't serving you--and open the door to shaping your life around your true values. 365 days of reflection--Short journal prompts and off-the-page exercises encourage you to consider all aspects of your life, like motivation, healthy habits, your living space, and more. Inspiration and meditation--Discover positive affirmations and inspirational quotes centered around weekly themes like Building Courage and The Productivity of Rest. A welcoming format--The soothing design contains plenty of space to write, making this journal a pleasure to come back to day after day. Build intuition and rediscover your inner self with this guided daily journal.
The 365-Day Running Journal
Author: Marni Sumbal, MS
Publisher: Rockridge Press
ISBN: 9781641527613
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Get on the right track and speed past your running goals. Whether you're aiming for faster time, longer distance, or just to have more fun, this journal supports your journey as a runner. The 365-Day Running Journal lets you log your runs so you can follow your progress week-to-week. The modern design makes it easy to write down location, time, weather, and distance for each run. Stay motivated with a list of your goals, races, and personal records. For casual joggers or ultrarunners alike, this running journal reminds you that it's not always a race--but simply about doing what you love. The 365-Day Running Journal includes: Flexible dates--It's no problem if you need to skip a week--the dates are left blank, so you can log at your own pace. Going strong--Get a pick-me-up with 13 monthly essays on motivation, body image, running form, and more. Practical tips--Weekly tips and fun facts help you improve your running skills and take care of your body. Focus your body and mind to reach your running goals with The 365-Day Running Journal.
Publisher: Rockridge Press
ISBN: 9781641527613
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Get on the right track and speed past your running goals. Whether you're aiming for faster time, longer distance, or just to have more fun, this journal supports your journey as a runner. The 365-Day Running Journal lets you log your runs so you can follow your progress week-to-week. The modern design makes it easy to write down location, time, weather, and distance for each run. Stay motivated with a list of your goals, races, and personal records. For casual joggers or ultrarunners alike, this running journal reminds you that it's not always a race--but simply about doing what you love. The 365-Day Running Journal includes: Flexible dates--It's no problem if you need to skip a week--the dates are left blank, so you can log at your own pace. Going strong--Get a pick-me-up with 13 monthly essays on motivation, body image, running form, and more. Practical tips--Weekly tips and fun facts help you improve your running skills and take care of your body. Focus your body and mind to reach your running goals with The 365-Day Running Journal.
Soul Therapy
Author: Positive Soul
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781987415131
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Do you have the desire to discover who you are, what you want out of life, and how to live in your ultimate purpose? Then you are going to LOVE my one of a kind journal, Soul Therapy. Soul Therapy is a daily, interactive journal designed to aid you in self exploration, healing, and reflection. Featuring 365 days of thought provoking prompts, inspiring quotes, open-ended questions, daily practices, and motivational soul food with room for writing, this journal is the ultimate tool for personal growth. If you have the desire to discover who you are, what you want out of life, and how to live in your ultimate purpose, then this journal is for YOU! The countless positive benefits you will receive from this journal will transform your life. To name a few, you'll develop positive habits such as consistency. You'll activate your mind and thinking capacities. Taking a few moments in the day for reflection will help you stay grounded, present, and in touch with yourself. You'll receive healing on many levels, as writing helps release stress, anxiety, and disturbances in daily life. You'll feel creative. You will learn so much about yourself. You'll find your passion and purpose in life. This journal has been designed to be a safe space for you, where you can grow into the best version of yourself. Be fully vulnerable and watch your life change in front of your very eyes. This isn't just a journal filled with positivity, but a daily practice to get in touch with your soul. Put simply, it's therapy in a journal, without the hefty price tag!
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781987415131
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Do you have the desire to discover who you are, what you want out of life, and how to live in your ultimate purpose? Then you are going to LOVE my one of a kind journal, Soul Therapy. Soul Therapy is a daily, interactive journal designed to aid you in self exploration, healing, and reflection. Featuring 365 days of thought provoking prompts, inspiring quotes, open-ended questions, daily practices, and motivational soul food with room for writing, this journal is the ultimate tool for personal growth. If you have the desire to discover who you are, what you want out of life, and how to live in your ultimate purpose, then this journal is for YOU! The countless positive benefits you will receive from this journal will transform your life. To name a few, you'll develop positive habits such as consistency. You'll activate your mind and thinking capacities. Taking a few moments in the day for reflection will help you stay grounded, present, and in touch with yourself. You'll receive healing on many levels, as writing helps release stress, anxiety, and disturbances in daily life. You'll feel creative. You will learn so much about yourself. You'll find your passion and purpose in life. This journal has been designed to be a safe space for you, where you can grow into the best version of yourself. Be fully vulnerable and watch your life change in front of your very eyes. This isn't just a journal filled with positivity, but a daily practice to get in touch with your soul. Put simply, it's therapy in a journal, without the hefty price tag!
The 365 Spiritual Journal: Daily Guided Questions To Expand Consciousness & Deepen Self-Trust
Author: C. W. V. Straaten
Publisher: Alexander Publishing House
ISBN: 9789083022888
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Go on a guided journey of spiritual self-discovery and deepen the connection with life & your true self. The 365 Spiritual Journal is carefully created to help you broaden your awareness about personal struggles & strengths, your soul's purpose and life in general. The powerful guided questions & insightful quotes will give you a safe and inspiring way to do genuine self-reflection on a daily basis. Touching both questions about the soul, faith, consciousness & more grounded themes such as relationships, career, and health. It makes this journal the perfect daily companion for a mindful moment of deep contemplation.
Publisher: Alexander Publishing House
ISBN: 9789083022888
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Go on a guided journey of spiritual self-discovery and deepen the connection with life & your true self. The 365 Spiritual Journal is carefully created to help you broaden your awareness about personal struggles & strengths, your soul's purpose and life in general. The powerful guided questions & insightful quotes will give you a safe and inspiring way to do genuine self-reflection on a daily basis. Touching both questions about the soul, faith, consciousness & more grounded themes such as relationships, career, and health. It makes this journal the perfect daily companion for a mindful moment of deep contemplation.
The Gratitude Habit: a 365 Day Journal and Workbook
Author: Wendy Siegel
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781480226401
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
A gratitude journal and workbook that can be used in just minutes a day to help train your mind to keep things in perspective and focus on the many gifts and blessings that fill each day. The 365 journal entries are numbered so you can start recording the things you appreciate on any day of the year. If you miss one or more days, at any point, you can continue without leaving blank pages. Prompts, questions, gratitude activities and exercises are incorporated throughout the journal. The workbook aspect of this book is designed to help develop a more in-depth relationship with gratitude and to create positive feelings in your daily life.
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781480226401
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
A gratitude journal and workbook that can be used in just minutes a day to help train your mind to keep things in perspective and focus on the many gifts and blessings that fill each day. The 365 journal entries are numbered so you can start recording the things you appreciate on any day of the year. If you miss one or more days, at any point, you can continue without leaving blank pages. Prompts, questions, gratitude activities and exercises are incorporated throughout the journal. The workbook aspect of this book is designed to help develop a more in-depth relationship with gratitude and to create positive feelings in your daily life.
The Goddess JOURNALING Workbook
Author: Beatrix Minerva Linden
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781696918237
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
The Goddess Journaling Workbook: 365 daily journaling prompts to keep a manifestation mindset all year round. The best tool to keep your NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS this year.This is a motivational book for guided journaling which uses six well-known Greek Goddesses as inspiration. The journal includes 365 non-dated pages with inspirational affirmations and ideas to keep you writing and getting closer to your personal goals as the year progresses.How can this Journaling Workbook help me? This journal will help you remain in a manifestation mindset: its questions and prompts will help you keep a clear and focused state of mind. You will have a reason to write every single day. The prompts will help you overcome the dreaded blank page panic. The journal will last you a whole year. You can start anytime, as it is not dated. It includes 365 days of writing prompts, with different affirmations which will help you use the laws of manifestation to shape and attract the life of your dreams. It will become a great introspection tool: it includes hundreds of positive affirmations, which will help you focus and fire your creativity, taking the manifestation of your dreams to the next level. You can consider it your secret tool to awaken the divine feminine in you: six Greek goddesses will guide you and inspire you to journal and write every day. In this book you will learn about the following mythological Roman and Greek Goddesses. The energy of these Grek Goddesses is meant to guide you through a transformative journey as you write about your deepest dreams and goals, with the help of postivie affirmations for women and anyone willing to journal for self-discovery: Goddess Persephone / Proserpine: she will help you with introspection, as you travel through your very own underworld; Goddess Artemis / Diana: her energy will aid in discovering your cycles and birthing the new you; Goddess Athena / Minerva: with her help you will collect the necessary knowledge to become who you want to be; Goddess Aphrodite / Venus: she will teach you to love yourself and your body and find the love you deserve; Goddess Hestia / Vesta: she is the master of achieving home and family happiness, manifesting abundance and material comfort; Goddess Demeter / Ceres: she will help you harvest the results of your efforts and prepare for a new period of introspection. The secret is to journal every day, even if you write just one word! After you finish this journal, you will have created a wonderful journaling habit, and you will learn the principles of the law of attraction thanks to the brief and practical daily exercises. Let the power of the Goddesses ignite the divine feminine in you and help you manifest the life you want!
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781696918237
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
The Goddess Journaling Workbook: 365 daily journaling prompts to keep a manifestation mindset all year round. The best tool to keep your NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS this year.This is a motivational book for guided journaling which uses six well-known Greek Goddesses as inspiration. The journal includes 365 non-dated pages with inspirational affirmations and ideas to keep you writing and getting closer to your personal goals as the year progresses.How can this Journaling Workbook help me? This journal will help you remain in a manifestation mindset: its questions and prompts will help you keep a clear and focused state of mind. You will have a reason to write every single day. The prompts will help you overcome the dreaded blank page panic. The journal will last you a whole year. You can start anytime, as it is not dated. It includes 365 days of writing prompts, with different affirmations which will help you use the laws of manifestation to shape and attract the life of your dreams. It will become a great introspection tool: it includes hundreds of positive affirmations, which will help you focus and fire your creativity, taking the manifestation of your dreams to the next level. You can consider it your secret tool to awaken the divine feminine in you: six Greek goddesses will guide you and inspire you to journal and write every day. In this book you will learn about the following mythological Roman and Greek Goddesses. The energy of these Grek Goddesses is meant to guide you through a transformative journey as you write about your deepest dreams and goals, with the help of postivie affirmations for women and anyone willing to journal for self-discovery: Goddess Persephone / Proserpine: she will help you with introspection, as you travel through your very own underworld; Goddess Artemis / Diana: her energy will aid in discovering your cycles and birthing the new you; Goddess Athena / Minerva: with her help you will collect the necessary knowledge to become who you want to be; Goddess Aphrodite / Venus: she will teach you to love yourself and your body and find the love you deserve; Goddess Hestia / Vesta: she is the master of achieving home and family happiness, manifesting abundance and material comfort; Goddess Demeter / Ceres: she will help you harvest the results of your efforts and prepare for a new period of introspection. The secret is to journal every day, even if you write just one word! After you finish this journal, you will have created a wonderful journaling habit, and you will learn the principles of the law of attraction thanks to the brief and practical daily exercises. Let the power of the Goddesses ignite the divine feminine in you and help you manifest the life you want!
Overcoming Your Shadow Mission
Author: John Ortberg
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310308992
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
The challenges, isolation, and relentless demands of leadership can inspire a variety of fears in the heart of a leader; among them fear of failure, fear of mutiny, fear of criticism, fear of disappointing people. However, the greatest fear leaders face is not something that might happen to them, but something that can happen in them—a degeneration of the heart that robs them of their calling and leaves a deep soul dissatisfaction in its place.John Ortberg describes this menacing fear in terms of mission and shadow mission. A mission is the highest purpose to which God calls us; a shadow mission is an authentic mission that has been derailed, often in imperceptible ways. Ortberg writes, “Part of what makes the shadow mission so tempting is that it’s usually so closely related to our gifts and passions. It’s not 180 degrees off track; it is just 10 degrees off track, but that 10 degrees is in the direction of hell.”Every leader has a mission—and a shadow mission. Even Jesus had to battle a shadow mission; it was to be a leader without suffering—to be the Messiah without the cross. Ortberg writes, “If we fail to embrace our true mission, we will live out our shadow mission. We will let our lives center around things that are unworthy, selfish and dark.” Using characters from the remarkable Old Testament story of Esther, Ortberg demonstrates the disastrous consequences of succumbing to shadow mission, and the stunning rewards of whole-hearted commitment to mission. With characteristic humor and insight, the author invites us to follow Esther’s example and courageously choose to embrace the mission God gives. Like Esther, we can lead without fear—even in threatening circumstances—because we know God is always at work in unseen, unknown and unlikely ways.
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310308992
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
The challenges, isolation, and relentless demands of leadership can inspire a variety of fears in the heart of a leader; among them fear of failure, fear of mutiny, fear of criticism, fear of disappointing people. However, the greatest fear leaders face is not something that might happen to them, but something that can happen in them—a degeneration of the heart that robs them of their calling and leaves a deep soul dissatisfaction in its place.John Ortberg describes this menacing fear in terms of mission and shadow mission. A mission is the highest purpose to which God calls us; a shadow mission is an authentic mission that has been derailed, often in imperceptible ways. Ortberg writes, “Part of what makes the shadow mission so tempting is that it’s usually so closely related to our gifts and passions. It’s not 180 degrees off track; it is just 10 degrees off track, but that 10 degrees is in the direction of hell.”Every leader has a mission—and a shadow mission. Even Jesus had to battle a shadow mission; it was to be a leader without suffering—to be the Messiah without the cross. Ortberg writes, “If we fail to embrace our true mission, we will live out our shadow mission. We will let our lives center around things that are unworthy, selfish and dark.” Using characters from the remarkable Old Testament story of Esther, Ortberg demonstrates the disastrous consequences of succumbing to shadow mission, and the stunning rewards of whole-hearted commitment to mission. With characteristic humor and insight, the author invites us to follow Esther’s example and courageously choose to embrace the mission God gives. Like Esther, we can lead without fear—even in threatening circumstances—because we know God is always at work in unseen, unknown and unlikely ways.