The shadow contains the seed of light
Elaboration: You fear the shadow, believing it to be the opposite of light, something to be avoided or extinguished. But, seeker, within the shadow lies the seed of light—potential, insight, transformation. The Mad Mage learned that the parts of myself I once feared held the key to my greatest power. By embracing the shadow, I watered the seeds of light that lay dormant within.
Reflection:
Consider the parts of yourself that you've labeled as "shadow"—whether emotions, habits, or thoughts. What seeds of potential might be hidden within them, waiting to grow into light if nurtured?