PhilosophyThe parts of yourself you refuse to see are the ones running the show.
Sophia Jung Shadow Work Reflection
Carl Jung's shadow is the collection of traits, desires, and impulses you've rejected or repressed. They don't disappear — they operate unconsciously, sabotaging relationships and decisions. Shadow work is the practice of making the unconscious conscious. Writing is the safest method.
Quick Summary
- What it is
- The parts of you that you deny still run the show.
- What it helps with
- Repressed anger, unacknowledged flaws, projection onto others, self-knowledge blind spots.
- How to use it
- Open Sophia → Write how this idea applies to one situation in your day → Sit with what you wrote for a quiet minute
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it private?+
Yes. Everything you write is stored only in your browser (IndexedDB, via PGlite) and is never sent to a server. Sophia does send a few content-free usage signals so we can see what to fix; the privacy page lists exactly what.
Do I need an account?+
No. There are no accounts or logins. Open Sophia and start writing.
Does it work offline?+
Yes. Once it has loaded, Sophia works offline as a Progressive Web App, including in airplane mode.