Hi Mr. Punxsutawney Phil Groundhog! Can I call you Phil? Sorry to interrupt on your big day. I know you’re busy this morning making your weather prediction. But I couldn’t help but notice the rocky relationship you’ve had in the past with your Shadow. Well I just wanted to let you know that there’s nothing to be afraid of! Your Shadow is your closest friend! Just take me and my Imaginary Friend for example. We have a great friendship!

We go on all sorts of adventures together.

Oh sure shadows can be fair weather friends, who don’t keep late hours, and can disappear for a time.

But they always show up to follow in your paw steps at just the right time!

But with all friendships, it is good to give them their space and let them hang out with other friends.

I take comfort knowing my Shadow will always be right by my side whether I see him or not! So see, nothing to be afraid of, shadows are close friends!