Dark Night Of The Soul: Spiritual Crisis - The Dark Night Of The Soul

[Old Soul]

I found this article the other day on the web and thought it was very very good, here is the link for those who would like to read it

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Dark Night Of The Soul: Spiritual Crisis - The Dark Night Of The Soul

[DaveTyler]

Oh I been through this thanks

[Max Power]

This is a religious god thing right? It looked really long winded and boring, so I didn't read it all, did the devil do it? Is that how it ends??

[DaveTyler]

No man:P haha its about AWAKENING to reality. It gots to do with kundalini energy which actually is the "holy spirit" itself so no devil man.

[Maguru]

Do you mean you have been through a spiritual crisis? I am really interested in learning more about this. Would you care to talk about it?

[DaveTyler]

Id love to elaborate and talk more if u got MSN or AIM?

[openeyes]

"spiritual crisis, spiritual madness, spiritual emergency, divine madness, holy madness... these are various phrases that have been used to describe a unique experience - a profound test of faith and spiritual endurance - that seems to be a necessary part of walking the path home to God. You cannot find the Light unless you enter the darkness."

"It is ironic that along with the rapture of remembering our divine connection, there can be intense feelings of depression, madness, detachment, hopelessness and an extraordinary loneliness that is not only relentless but may last for months or years on end."

It's no surprise that meditation books don't widely advertise this.

Both I and a friend have had strong experiences of that. Funny how there's so little support in our culture for dealing with such things, even among spiritually oriented groups. People are mostly told about the rosy sides of the spiritual path, not all the stuff it can dig up that must be then dealt with. Serious work can get messy, but it's an adventure sport like no other.

[Old Soul]

It is ironic that along with the rapture of remembering our divine connection, there can be intense feelings of depression, madness, detachment, hopelessness and an extraordinary loneliness that is not only relentless but may last for months or years on end."

Agreed and on a spiritual level, I do not believe you can reach heavens heights without first wallowing in hells despair :-)


Tis truly a beautiful view
is it not?
Upon a breast of dawn
especially after a dark night
when the clouds rolled in sight
and the darkness went on and on.....

[Old Soul]

This is a religious god thing right? It looked really long winded and boring

no ... it is actually really good material, there truly is an authentic truth when you hear people say phrases like , out of despair I rise! or Heaven is bessed viewed from the pits of hell.....

suffering ( personal inner spiritual struggles) develops your spiritual growth, whichever path you chose for your spiritual journey

[Maguru]

I am happy to see the dark side of awakening coming to light. There is no understanding or very little in my culture to support this time of suffering. The judgements and myths and stigmas are enough to destroy you.
My own personal suffering and loss throughout this process has been soul destroying (if I have one.)
I have gained what I term as 'home grown wisdom' but it doesn't ease the burden. The feelings of loneliness and despair continue to overwhelm me. It seems the more I know the less I want to know. Is anyone else experiencing this in their process?
I am not wanting an agony aunt to advise me. I am aware of my path. I would like to know that I am not alone, that is all.

[Old Soul]

The feelings of loneliness and despair continue to overwhelm me. It seems the more I know the less I want to know

Totally understand, this is what I mean by "crisis", it is your opportunity to grow, after every "dark night" I come out with a greater insight, a new poem, a deeper love for family and friends...... and more compassion for the people of this world.......... it is awsome!!!!