Root & Rising

The Unseen Mirror: How Projection Reveals the Shadow There are moments when someone’s words sting more than they should. When we find ourselves judging others harshly or feeling envious of their joy, success, or freedom. And then there are the times when we idealize someone, placing them on a pedestal so high we forget they’re human. These moments are not random. They’re invitations. In shadow work, this experience is called projection —when we unconsciously place parts of ou