Think of addictive behaviors.
Substance addicts will find reasons to justify their behavior.
Getting thoughts to agree with a shadow makes it stronger.
A shadow expands and gains allies in someone by creating a synergized network.
When a shadow aspect dominates you, you always find reasons to justify it.
For instance if you are greedy, you find endless reasons to be selfish.
If you want a raise and your boss disagrees, you develop a case against your boss.
A shadow is not an isolated event.
It develops itself in a belief and emotional system.
