Light and Shadow—The Dual Nature of Growth

 

 To master the light, you must embrace the dark.

Elaboration: Many seek mastery by focusing only on the light—truth, wisdom, goodness. Yet the Mad Mage found that true mastery comes not from denying the darkness, but from embracing it fully. It is only by knowing the depths of the dark that you can wield the light with wisdom and compassion. To master the light, you must first make peace with the dark.

 Reflection:

Consider how your pursuit of growth or knowledge may have led you to avoid certain darker aspects of yourself or life. What might you learn by embracing those dark aspects instead of pushing them away? How might this lead to greater mastery of both?