Shadows

What is a shadow? If you look it up in a dictionary it can be both a noun as well as a transitional verb: Definition: 1. darkened shape of something in light: a darkened shape on a surface that falls behind somebody or something blocking the light 2. darkness: relative darkness in a place that is being screened or blocked off from direct sunlight- Part of the room was in shadow. 3. hint of something: a slight suggestion or hint of somethingbeyond the shadow of a doubt 4. ominous gloom: a depressing or ominous gloom The news cast a shadow over the party. 5. threat: an ever-present threat or blight living under the shadow of environmental disaster 6. dark area under eyes: a darkened area of skin under the eyes, usually caused by fatigue 7. overshadowed state: a state in which somebody is always overshadowed by another persongrew up in his brother's shadow 8. regular companion: somebody who is the invariable companion of somebody else 9. person secretly trailing another: somebody who secretly follows somebody, e.g. a detective or spy 10. inferior remnant: a remnant of somebody or something formerly greater or more important, now a shadow of her former self 11. arts paranormal copy: an imitation or copy of something Same as shade (sense 5) (sense 9) the shadow of the stars in the dark lake 12. shelter: something that provides protection 13. business somebody learning by observation: somebody who learns a job by observing the person who regularly does the job 14. medicine atypical area in X-ray: an atypical area showing up on an X-ray 15. psychoanalysis Jungian archetype: in Jungian psychology, the archetype that represents sexual and aggressive instincts inherited from a more primitive stage of humanity What is a shadow to me? It is a memory. A fleeting glimpse at something or someone from our past that intersects with our life in the here & now. It has the ability to make us reminisce with fondness or sadness. For a fleeting moment or two, it allow our minds to wander into other realms, momentarily lost in that day dream world of what ifs & might haves. A memory that can make us smile or cry. Can warm our hearts or freeze our souls. It all depends on how you as a person reacts to the shadows within your life.