What is the dark night of the soul?
Yusim adds that the dark night of the soul will often involve suffering, setbacks, and obstacles.
Depression vs. the dark night of the soul.
Someone going through a dark night of the soulmay be depressedand vice versabut not necessarily.
“It wakes one up to life,” she notes.
If you suspect you have depression,seek helpfrom a medical professional.
If you are looking for guidance on getting through the dark night of the soul, read on.
Stages of the dark night of the soul.
Kaiser says this is typically the darkest time in someone’s life.
You will also be inclined to be in service of others rather than self, Kaiser says.
How do I get out of the dark night of the soul?
Self-care is a huge part of that."
Kaiser adds that you’ll also want to trust your intuition, as well asspiritual guidanceyou receive.
“The key is being willing to integrate the lessons and move on with serenity.
Don’t:
Don’t attempt to control or resist your journey.
Additionally, Kaiser and Yusim both stress the importance of not running away from yourself during this time.
“There’s some reprioritizing that needs to happen.
Some people attempt to run away from their darkness, but you really can’t run away from yourself.
“Don’t run from the pain,” she reiterates.
“Allow for it, feel it, know it won’t last forever.
Do notspiritually bypassyour feelingsmake sure you feel all the emotions coming up.”
What to do once the dark night of the soul ends.
FAQ
What are the signs of spiritual awakening?
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How long is the dark night of the soul?
The duration of the dark night of the soul is different from person to person, according to Kaiser.
