Shadow

I have always wanted to write something on shadow. At uni, I had the opportunity to write an essay on it but I decided to write on some other topic. Long story, anyway, the definition of shad·ow according to Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary are:

1: partial darkness or obscurity within a part of space from which rays from a source of light are cut off by an interposed opaque body
2: a reflected image
3: shelter from danger or observation
4 a: an imperfect and faint representation b: an imitation of something : copy
5: the dark figure cast upon a surface by a body intercepting the rays from a source of light
6: phantom
7: shadows: plural - dark
8: a shaded or darker portion of a picture
9: an attenuated form or a vestigial remnant
10 a: an inseparable companion or follower b: one (as a spy or detective) that shadows
11: a small degree or portion : trace
12: a source of gloom or unhappiness
13 a: an area near an object : vicinity b: pervasive and dominant influence
14: a state of ignominy or obscurity

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One of Carl Gustav Jung's (1875-1961) compelling ideas is the shadow. He considers the shadow as part of the unconscious mind consisting of repressed weaknesses, shortcomings, and instincts.

We can use the word shadow in a variety of ways (refer to the above definition). I am sure you have heard of the term shadow government. Job shadowing is a useful experience for an apprentice. What about moving shadow??...getting interesting, huh?!!. Mmmm....indisputably beyond a shadow of a doubt!!! Shadow has an eerie connotation too -- shadowy figure = evil person. In some genre, shadowy person = master/mistress of darkness. The word shadow definitely has a wide usage. Unhappiness, hostility and grief can also cast a shadow on a person or a group of people. However, shadow is not all bad press -- we can get shade from shadow....there is always a shadow of hope for all of us!! Let us all live in peace, love, purity and honour.