Podcasts about Dark Night of the Soul

This is how you know your level changed. https://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotional-season-of-acceleration.html

This is what your victory cry sounds like. https://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotional-your-suffering-ends-today.html

The Cure for when you're upset. https://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotional-it-changes-from-here.html

YOU HAVE BECOME A MIGHTY VESSEL.https://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotional-a-life-of-hallelujah.html

This is why.https://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotional-access-to-all-levels-now.html

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THIS WAS YOUR SIGN.https://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotional-that-cycle-has-finally-ended.html

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This is how you finally recognized it. https://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotional-this-is-your-olive-branch.html

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The Brass Tacks of this Practice... The Cure.His disciples said to him, “Do you want us to fast? And how should we pray? Should we make donations? And what food should we avoid?” Jesus said, “Don't lie, and don't do what you hate, because everything is revealed in the sight of heaven; for there's nothing hidden that won't be revealed, and nothing covered up that will stay secret.”– Gospel of Thomas, Saying 6https://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotional-love-is-providing.html

The Brass Tacks of this Practice... The Cure.“Except ye be converted & Become as little children Ye shall not enter The kingdom of heaven” unless you Start Again become that trusting open surrendered being the energy can't come in that is the kingdom of Heaven The Energy it is the same thing Cosmic Consciousness.” – Ram Dass, Be Here Nowhttps://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotionals-great-tide-turner.html

The Brass Tacks of this Practice... The Cure."They will ask you what you have produced. Say to them, except for Love, what else can a Lover produce?" - RUMIhttps://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotionals-the-provision-has-begun.html

The Brass Tacks of this Practice... The Cure. "They will ask you what you have produced. Say to them, except for Love, what else can a Lover produce?" - RUMIhttps://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotionals-emergence.html

A reading of Unbecoming 6.3 (May 25, 2026) - Only Light Remains.https://www.curlynikki.com/unbecoming.html

This episode of Moonbeaming is proudly sponsored by Clear Channels, the Moon Studio's upcoming newsletter and channeling course! Does money make you sick? Do you secretly want more money, but aren't sure where to begin? Do you feel like you are a plateau around money, but aren't sure why?  Luckily, this episode will break it all down. Sarah shares some insights from her 10+ years as a business owner, with her own wounds and challenges that she had to overcome.  On this episode of Moonbeaming, you'll hear: Why you resent money  Why you are afraid of money  The intersections between identity and money  And what to do about it  This episode is an invitation to get real about your relationship with money, how to make more money, and still make the creative work you feel called to do.

This episode of Moonbeaming is proudly sponsored by Weiser Books. Since 1957, Weiser has been a leading publisher of esoteric and occult teachings from around the world, sharing beloved works on astrology, tarot, witchcraft, and magical traditions. Moonbeaming listeners can enjoy 30% off Weiser's collection at redwheelweiser.com with code MOON30 and be sure to sign up for their newsletter to stay updated on new releases and special offerings. What if you didn't have to have it all figured out to begin again? On this episode of Moonbeaming, Sarah sits down with poet, astrologer, and author Heidi Rose Robbins to explore what it means to move through change with more presence, creativity, and trust. Together, they reflect on what the Moon Studio is calling the “year of the pivot”—a time of reinvention, letting go, and becoming someone new, often without having a clear plan. They talk about how to navigate these moments without forcing clarity or perfection, and why the smallest steps can be the most powerful place to begin. Heidi shares how poetry, astrology, and daily practices like writing can become a tool to help us move through uncertainty with more compassion. The two also explore the role of repetition in creativity, the importance of showing up consistently (even imperfectly), and how structure can support us as we evolve. In this episode, you'll hear: Why 2026 is a “year of the pivot” and what that actually means How to take the first step when you don't feel ready Using poetry and writing as a tool for emotional alchemy Letting go of urgency and reconnecting to presence Why repetition—not perfection—is the key to creative work The power of daily practices (like Heidi's “Moon Notes”) How astrology can be a tool for self-compassion and connection Learning to trust timing, cycles, and your own inner knowing This episode is an invitation to slow down, listen more deeply, and trust that something new may already be opening. Meet Heidi: Heidi Rose Robbins has been a professional astrologer for 25 years, helping thousands of clients all over the globe live with more authenticity and joy. Her podcast, THE RADIANCE PROJECT, features poetry, astrology, and good company. Twice a year, she leads Radiant Life Retreats for people wishing to take a deeper dive into her work. She is also a guest faculty member at Esalen in Big Sur, CA. Heidi has written two books of poetry, This Beckoning Ceaseless Beauty and Wild Compassion, and has been a featured poet at two TedX events. Her 12-book series The Zodiac Love Letters, was published by One Idea Press, and last year her new book, Everyday Radiance--based on her daily Instagram offerings--was published by Chronicle. Heidi lives in Los Angeles. heidirose.com @heidiroserobbins - IG Substack - @heidiroserobbins

Have you ever felt disconnected from your intuition, your guides, or your sense of self? In this episode, we're bringing back from the archives, Sarah revisits a powerful and deeply relevant conversation on navigating a spiritual crisis. Whether sparked by personal upheaval, collective grief, or a slow inner collapse, spiritual crises can feel isolating and disorienting. But as Sarah reminds us, they are also part of being human and can become portals to deeper connection, clarity, and transformation. In this episode, we explore: What a spiritual crisis is The emotional weight of living through overwhelming or uncertain times Why hardship is not a reflection of failure or “doing something wrong” The “Three A's” for moving through crisis: Availability, Acknowledgement, and Adaptability The concept of the healing spiral and why growth isn't linear How to reconnect with intuition, even when it feels distant or inaccessible The importance of nature, small rituals, and grounded practices for support How to stay present with yourself through grief, anger, and uncertainty

In a world of misinformation and uncertainty, we're often tempted to think our way out of our problems. But what if more knowledge isn't the answer? In this episode, I talk with philosopher and author James K.A. Smith about his book Make Your Home in This Luminous Dark and why the pursuit of certainty can easily become an idol. We discuss his personal journey discovering the wisdom of silence, solitude, and surrender after a season of depression forced him to confront problems thinking alone couldn't solve. We explore the insights of the medieval mystics, what it means to let go of the need to win arguments, why our bodies matter in spiritual practice, and how discovering our belovedness reshapes the way we live and engage the world.James K. A. Smith is professor of philosophy at Calvin University and author of Make Your Home in this Luminous Dark: Mysticism, Art, and the Gift of Unknowing (Yale, March 2026). His popular writing has appeared in magazines such as Christianity Today, Christian Century, and the Los Angeles Review of Books, as well as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. He lives in Grand Rapids, MI.James' Book:Make Your Home in This Luminous DarkJames' Recommendation:Mussolini Son of the CenturyConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Let the Art Speak: About Hope conference on April 10 & 11 in Madison, WIJoin artists & creatives at the 5th Let the Art Speak conference — a celebration of hope.Support the show

If you feel like you are falling behind in your spiritual awakening, you are not alone. Many people on the ascension path go through periods where it seems like everyone else is having experiences, making progress, or moving forward faster. In this episode, I talk about why this feeling happens during awakening and what it really means for your consciousness.Spiritual awakening and ascension do not unfold the same way for everyone. You may feel like you're doing something wrong. Understanding what is really happening during these phases can help you stay grounded as your awareness continues to expand.

A flock of birds joined our drum circle inside a sea cave on the Cornish coast. What they unlocked in ten minutes had taken one woman years to carry alone.In this seventh episode of The Soul's Eight Thresholds of Transformation, Nina Hirlaender OFS guides you through Samhain, the Celtic threshold of shadow — the sacred season when the soul stops moving forward and turns inward to meet its own unfinished stories. Through the extraordinary acoustics of Merlin's Cave at Tintagel and the contemplative wisdom of John of the Cross, Nina explores what becomes possible when you stop avoiding the dark and discover that shadow met with compassion becomes your deepest wisdom.What You'll Learn:The 5 unmistakable signs your soul is asking for the Samhain threshold — and why each one is an invitation, not a warningWhat happened when rock doves joined our drumming circle in Merlin's Cave — and the reconciliation it unlocked for a woman carrying years of unfinished griefWhat John of the Cross actually meant by "the dark night of the soul" — and why it's far more hopeful than popular culture suggestsA five-minute embodied practice for meeting shadow with self-compassion instead of avoidance or dramaYour Next Steps:SOLD OUT! Get on the waitlist for our final Celtic Shamanism in England pilgrimage (May 23 – June 2, 2026): https://dancingspirittours.com/journeys/england/Support the showRate, Review & Follow If Holy Rebels has helped you practise your spirituality in real life, would you take 30 seconds to leave a quick rating and review? Your review helps new listeners decide to press play. Not sure what to write? Try one sentence:“Holy Rebels helps me ________.” And hit Follow so new episodes show up automatically in your feed. Show Notes: holyrebelspodcast.comConnect: Instagram | Facebook

Send a textIn this week's episode, we dive into the concept of the 'Dark Night of the Soul.' Discover how this painful yet sacred phase can lead to profound spiritual transformation. If you're feeling lost or questioning your path, this episode is for you!The Dark Night of the Soul: A Sacred Phase of Spiritual TransformationHost: Julia Marie Episode Focus: Understanding the Dark Night of the Soul Theme: Spiritual evolution, inner desolation, and awakeningEpisode OverviewIn this profound episode of Evolving Humans, host Julia Marie invites you to explore the concept of the Dark Night of the Soul—a challenging yet sacred stage in the evolution of consciousness. This episode seeks to illuminate how what feels like spiritual failure or abandonment can actually be a deep reconfiguration of awareness.Julia delves into the origins of the term, tracing it back to the 16th-century mystic Saint John of the Cross, and discusses how this experience is characterized by profound inner desolation and a loss of meaning. She emphasizes that you are not alone in this journey, and that such experiences are common among spiritual seekers.Through engaging insights and reflections, Julia draws parallels between the Dark Night of the Soul and the life of Jesus, illustrating how both experiences can lead to a deeper, more authentic relationship with life and the divine. She also offers practical tools and self-reflection prompts to help navigate this challenging phase, encouraging listeners to embrace their struggles as part of a greater transformation.Key Themes & Highlights✨ Understanding the Dark Night of the SoulDefining the Dark Night as a period of inner desolation and loss of former meaningRecognizing the signs and symptoms that indicate you may be in this phase✨ Parallels with the Life of JesusExploring moments of anguish and surrender in Jesus' journeyUnderstanding how these experiences relate to our own spiritual paths✨ Navigating the Dark NightPractical tools for self-care and grounding during this challenging timeReflection prompts to explore your personal experience of the Dark Night✨ Common MisconceptionsDistinguishing between the Dark Night of the Soul and clinical depressionRecognizing the transformative potential of this experienceJoin Julia in this enlightening episode as she encourages you to view your dark moments as opportunities for growth and transformation. Remember, you carry the light within you, and your journey through the darkness is a vital part of your spiritual evolution.Many thanks to Pixabay's Relaxing Time for Relaxing Music Pt 1-141198 for the music bed for this episode.Support the showThank you for listening to Evolving Humans! For consultations or classes, please visit my website: www.JuliaMarie.usEvolving Humans with Julia Marie is now on YouTube, and will offer more than the podcast episodes there, so give us a "SUBSCRIBE"!https://www.youtube.com/@EvolvingHumans731You can find my book, Signals from My Soul: A Spiritual Memoir of Awakening here: https://tinyurl.com/Book-Signals-from-My-Soul

The F.A.T.E. Podcast is back up with the Season 3 opener and host Christy Busby is finally giving a long overdue update on her own spiritual journey. Submerged in yet another dark night of the soul, she voraciously consumed all things spiritual which became an uncompromising investigation into consciousness, power, and the nature of reality itself.Every rabbit hole she went down has been realigning her thoughts, the structure of belief her system, and the mechanics of perception. Questioning everything, she started asking what I could verify within myself, using my own discernment and letting intuition and heart lead the whole way.This all culminated in a magical night on the first night of the winter solstice in December 2025. It was an evening led by intuition, divine guidance, and it shifted my mind and body in a way that I cannot understand and have no logical explanation for.  I'll tell you my story.  It will be up to your own discernment to decide if it's true. This season 3 of the F.A.T.E. podcast will awaken you to your true self. If you're ready to ask deeper questions, live consciously, and discover who you are. Welcome to your F.A.T.E.******SUPPORT THE SHOW*** BUY MY BOOK****** BOOK BABY: - *Preferred method* Higher residual here.https://store.bookbaby.com/book/mr-pickles-and-maggie AMAZON: Mr. Pickles & Maggie: A "Tail" of True Friendship: Busby, Christy: 9781667811918: Amazon.com: Books https://a.co/d/bsLFPn6* *************LEAVE A RATING**** FOR THE SHOW******* Please leave a RATING or REVIEW (on your podcast listening platform) or Subscribe to my YouTube Channel. Click on link below to follow the show. https://linktr.ee/f.a.t.e.podcast *********CONTACT THE SHOW VIA EMAIL BELOW************ Email: fromatheismtoenlightenment@gmail.com

Yosi Amram, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist, a CEO leadership coach, and a best-selling and award-winning author. Previously the founder and CEO of two companies he led through successful IPOs, Yosi has coached over 100 CEOs, many of whom have built companies with thousands of employees and revenues in the billions. With engineering degrees from MIT, an MBA from Harvard, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from Sofia University, he is a pioneering researcher in the field of spiritual intelligence whose research has received over 1000 citations. As the Amazon best-selling author of the Nautilus Book Award Gold Medal-winning Spiritually Intelligent Leadership: How to Inspire by Being Inspired, Yosi is committed to awakening greater spiritual intelligence in himself and the world.https://yosiamram.net/

We have reached a stage of ascension where long-held beliefs, trusted structures, and familiar narratives are being questioned. As old systems begin to fall away, what once felt stable can suddenly feel uncertain or exposed.This collective phase can resemble a dark night of the soul, where foundations shift and reality itself seems to wobble. Join me as I share what is unfolding now, and explain the transformation within human consciousness.

In this episode I'm back in the Trichocereus tent to show the progress on the TBM + the seedlings! There was a bit of sunburn and dehydration that occured when I got the flu a couple of weeks ago, and we're still in the process of healing that this week. I also go on the first hike of 2026 and discuss some of the philosophical ideas that have been floating around in my consciousness. Particularly the Jungian concept of the Dark Night Of The Soul. I first learned of this concept reading PIHKAL by Alexander Shulgin. If you haven't read this, erowid has a copy online of part 2 of the book. The full audio book is on Amazon and Apple Books if I remember correctly. I hope you all have a good day whenever and wherever you happen to watch this.Support the show

What is the profound role of true repentance for spiritual growth. Explore how embracing this period of introspection and facing one's sins is crucial for coming closer to God. Through heartfelt preaching and personal testimony, Heavener challenges religious norms and emphasizes a direct, personal relationship with Jesus as the path to salvation. This engaging sermon encourages believers to examine their spiritual journeys and seek genuine transformation. Share your support: https://davidheavener.tv/

What is the profound role of true repentance for spiritual growth. Explore how embracing this period of introspection and facing one's sins is crucial for coming closer to God. Through heartfelt preaching and personal testimony, Heavener challenges religious norms and emphasizes a direct, personal relationship with Jesus as the path to salvation. This engaging sermon encourages believers to examine their spiritual journeys and seek genuine transformation. Share your support: https://davidheavener.tv/

Send us a textWhy do we start doubting ourselves spiritually the moment life gets hard?So many people on a spiritual path are told that alignment should feel peaceful, flowing, and easy. But when pain, loss, confusion, or uncertainty shows up, it often leads to one quiet question: “Am I doing this wrong?”In this episode, we get real about why spiritual doubt happens during hard seasons — and why struggle is not a sign of failure, disconnection, or misalignment. We talk about the difference between initiation vs punishment, why real growth requires dismantling old identities, and how healing often stirs things up instead of smoothing them over.This is a grounded, honest conversation about spirituality beyond aesthetics and platitudes — one that makes space for grief, confusion, faith, intuition, and the human experience.If you've ever questioned your intuition, your faith, or your connection to God or Spirit because life didn't turn out the way you expected, this episode is for you.✨ In this episode, we explore:Why spirituality is often marketed as peace, flow, and easeHow pain can feel like evidence we failedWhy we internalize blame instead of asking better questionsInitiations vs punishments on a spiritual pathWhy alignment doesn't always feel peacefulHow to stay connected to yourself during uncertaintyYou're not broken. You're not behind. And you're not doing it wrong.THE RECLAIM INTENSIVE (3 month Coaching)https://isabelhealing.com/the-reclaim-intensive/Support the showContact For Real Talk with IsabelEmail: isabelmindbodysoul@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/franke.isabel/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@isabel.franke?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcWebsite: https://isabelhealing.com

The spiritual void can show up on your awakening path in a way that feels uncomfortable and unfamiliar. In this episode, I talk about why this phase of awakening can hit so hard and make you feel like you're regressing on your spiritual journey. You will learn to understand this spiritual awakening stage and how to embrace this healing opportunity.

The Dark Night of the Soul is more than just a period of struggle. It's a key stage of awakening that many are being called into right now. When everything feels overwhelming, your energy is shifting in ways you may not yet understand. In this episode, I share insights about what's unfolding as you move through the dark, dense emotions and closer to something amazing and powerful waiting on the other side.

In 2010, Laura Bratton was the first blind student to graduate from Princeton Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity. Since 2011, Laura has been the senior pastor at Laurens Road United Methodist Church in Greenville, South Carolina. In 2015 Laura founded Ubi Global, an organization that offers inspirational speaking and coaching services to people overcoming traumatic situations. Her book, Harnessing Courage, features stories of how to overcome hardship with perseverance and gratitude.https://www.laurabratton.com/

Ever wonder what those dreams playing out in your head every night while you're sleeping are telling you? Are dreams merely daily figments of your imagination or, according to Sigmund Freud, windows into desire? Join Paul on a deep exploration and decoding of what dreams may be telling you — if you're listening and paying attention — with Pablo Echeverria, Nicki Wolfe and Asa Tolan-Powell this week on Spirit Gym.Learn more about Nicki and Asa on Instagram. Check out Pablo on his website and LinkedIn.If you want to better understand your dreams, consider taking Paul's Dream Interpretation workshop, a four-week, all-online course starting Oct. 31.Timestamps7:00 The different kinds of dreams.24:28 “What most people don't realize is that we're living a dream…”32:23 Anima and Animus in Jungian psychology.41:21 “The ego is the conscious perception of ourselves that we think is who we are, but that is often dangerously misleading.”49:44 “I've always known that I'm here to do great things, but I don't have the energy to do them.”58:40 Pablo's wet card.1:13:00 Could dreams be communicating different things to you?1:24:23 When you dream, do you feel more conscious and awake than you are right now?1:28:54 Nicki's dark night of the soul (her wilderness season) gave her purpose and a beautiful way to live.1:43:17 “Letting go of rigidity was a huge part of the lessons I was learning.”1:47:08 “A soul would rather die than live another soul's story/myth.”2:00:40 How the number 22323 played a big part in Nicki's life.2:06:52 Paul's vision for Nicki.2:15:28 Asa's type 1 diabetes is a third chakra challenge (Who am I?).2:25:52 A cruise ship.2:37:34 White snakes in dreams can represent positive, transformative symbols.2:48:23 Magical guides.2:56:59 Let's do it!ResourcesDear Lover: A Woman's Guide to Men, Sex and Love's Deepest Bliss by David DeidaPaul's Living 4D conversation with Mimi Lindquist and Chase RameyMusic Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz), Composed, mixed, mastered and produced by Michael RB Schwartz of Brave Bear MusicThanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrect SPIRITGYMPique LifeCHEK Institute/CHEK AcademyPaul's Dream Interpretation workshop We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

The doctor said, “The vision in your bad eye has gone from 20/100 to 20/10. And the other eye has gone from 20/40 to 20/20.” Stunned, he asked, “How did this happen?” ---------- I've known Ginny Pippin for nearly 20 years, but nothing prepared me for the story she shares in this episode. While attending a training class at the Encounter School of Ministry, Ginny sat before the tabernacle as her classmates practiced prayers for inner and physical healing. One student, simply following a script, asked if she wanted prayer for anything else. Ginny quietly said, “Yes—my vision.” What her classmate didn't know was that a botched cataract surgery had left Ginny with severely compromised eyesight. In this episode, Ginny explains the dramatic moments that followed. This miracle is only part of Ginny's story. Years earlier, while teaching the Ignatian Exercises, she endured a dark night of the soul—believing there was no God. She shares the powerful moment that lifted her from that despair, and how the same God later restored her sight. Our God is still healing today. Enjoy the podcast! ---------- Share Your Story If you have a Touched by Heaven moment that you would like to share with Trapper, please leave us a note at https://touchedbyheaven.net/contact Our listeners look forward to hearing about life-changing encounters and miraculous stories every week. Stay Informed Trapper sends out a weekly email. If you're not receiving it, and would like to stay in touch to get the bonus stories and other interesting content that will further fortify your faith. Join our email family by subscribing on https://trapperjackspeaks.com  Become a Patron We pray that our listeners and followers benefit from our podcasts and programs and develop a deeper personal relationship with God. We thank you for your prayers and for supporting our efforts by helping to cover the costs. Become a Patron and getting lots of fun extras. Please go to https://patreon.com/bfl to check out the details. More About Trapper Jack Visit Our Website: https://TrapperJackSpeaks.com Patreon Donation Link: https://www.patreon.com/bfl Purchase our Products ·       Talk Downloads: https://www.patreon.com/bfl/shop ·       CD Sales: https://trapperjackspeaks.com/cds/  Join us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TouchedByHeaven.TrapperJack Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trapperjack/ Join us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/TrapperJack1  

As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe Physicist and philosopher Jenann Ismael joins to unveil a radical idea: free will isn't an illusion, it's a physical reality grounded in thermodynamics and relativity. In this conversation, Jenann explains why no system, not even a perfect computer, can predict its own future, and how this inherent unpredictability opens the door to real agency. We explore the paradox of identity, the limits of determinism, the role of memory in selfhood, and why your choices truly come from you. This is the clearest, most rigorous defense of free will in the age of physics. Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:42 Free Will 29:16 The Limits of Predictability 41:45 Defining Free Will 59:42 Life and Cognition in the Universe 1:05:30 The Choices We Make 1:08:01 Dark Nights of the Soul 1:09:35 Philosophical Responses to Free Will 1:11:03 Personal Reflections on Life 1:11:54 The Weight of Loss 1:13:40 Patterns of Persistence 1:17:17 Understanding the Self 1:18:41 The Continuity of Existence 1:20:17 The Nature of Mortality 1:22:27 Time and Its Mysteries 1:51:42 The Nature of Existence 2:04:23 The Paradox of Newcomb's Dilemma 2:08:38 Lessons Learned from Suffering Links Mentioned: •⁠ ⁠How Physics Makes Us Free [Book]: https://amzn.to/44CcHr8 •⁠ ⁠Why Physics Should Care About The Mind [Paper]: https://www.jenanni.com/wp-content/uploads/Why-physics-should-care-about-the-mind-and-how-to-think-about-it-without-worrying-about-the-mind-body-problem.pdf •⁠ ⁠Diana Pasulka [TOE]: https://youtu.be/E5MuTHUbMUs •⁠ ⁠Leonard Susskind [TOE]: https://youtu.be/2p_Hlm6aCok •⁠ ⁠Sean Carroll [TOE]: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo •⁠ ⁠Matt Segall [TOE]: https://youtu.be/DeTm4fSXpbM •⁠ ⁠Tim Maudlin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss •⁠ ⁠David Lewis's Metaphysics: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/lewis-metaphysics/#Bib •⁠ ⁠Robert Sapolsky [TOE]: https://youtu.be/z0IqA1hYKY8 •⁠ ⁠David Lewis's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APAW62 •⁠ ⁠Stephen Wolfram [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4 •⁠ ⁠Roy Baumeister [TOE]: https://youtu.be/aXoK-C2c2AQ •⁠ ⁠Free Will Ontoprism [TOE]: https://youtu.be/SSbUCEleJhg •⁠ ⁠Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s •⁠ ⁠Dark Night Of The Soul: https://basilica.ca/documents/2016/10/St.%20John%20of%20the%20Cross-Dark%20night%20of%20the%20soul.pdf •⁠ ⁠George Musser [TOE]: https://youtu.be/KVy3NeXpMaI •⁠ ⁠Tim Maudlin & Tim Palmer [TOE]: https://youtu.be/883R3JlZHXE SUPPORT: - Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join - Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs #science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dark Night Of The Soul is often described as the period of intense struggle and personal pain that comes just before a profound breakthrough and transformation. Although feelings of confusion and helplessness may trigger a desire to try to fix or control the situation, this time of personal reckoning is calling for deep surrender. Today I'm sharing some very personal stories to help illustrate the power of surrender, and I'm also sharing some gentle practices to support you should you ever find yourself navigating the depths of the dark night of the soul. Send me a DM on Instagram @karenc.powell and let me know what you found most helpful in this episode.  

Are you feeling that your spiritual growth has stalled, or like you've hit a wall?  In this episode, I reveal why you feel stuck on your spiritual journey and what's really blocking your progress. You'll learn how to move through this stuck phase and align more deeply with your true path.

Where is God when nothing makes sense? It's easy to dance around tensions like this instead of getting honest about the disorientation and desolation we all experience in our relationship with Jesus. But questions aren't opposed to authentic faith — they're one of the most valuable pieces of our formation. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Kristi talks to Aubrey Sampson — teaching pastor and author of a new book titled What We Find in the Dark: Loss, Hope, and God's Presence in Grief. Her wrestle through grief and a dark night of the soul will help you grow with Jesus through the ups and downs of your own journey. Resources for this Episode:Purchase What We Find in the Dark: Loss, Hope, and God's Presence in GriefFollow Aubrey on Instagram (@aubsamp)Follow Soul Shepherding on instagram (@soulshepherding)Attend a Soul Shepherding RetreatDonate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

The dark night of the soul is one of the most misunderstood yet essential stages of spiritual awakening. In this episode I reveal why this period of emotional heaviness and inner collapse is actually guiding you toward your deepest consciousness expansion. If you're in the thick of it right now, this may be the sign your soul has been waiting for.

John J. Miller is joined by Silvina Sironi of the Word on Fire Institute to discuss 'Dark Night of the Soul' by St. John of the Cross.

From Corporate Life to Creative Freedom with Elizabeth Armistead   Episode #151   Welcome back to another inspiring episode of "The Creative Soulpreneur." Today, we dive into a heartfelt and transformative journey with an incredible guest, Elizabeth Armistead. Nick and Elizabeth shares their unique paths as creative beings navigating the challenges and triumphs of discovering their true selves. Nick recounts a serendipitous meeting with Elizabeth through a business network which blossomed into a profound friendship. Elizabeth, an innate creative, takes us on a reflective journey through her childhood filled with natural wonders and basketball dreams, revealing how those experiences laid the foundation for her present creative expression. In this episode, Elizabeth opens up about her struggles with societal expectations, coping mechanisms through corporate life, and the pivotal moments that led to her awakening and departure from the corporate realm. This conversation beautifully explores the essence of creativity, intuition, and the courage to embrace one's true purpose. We discuss the power of integrating holistic practices like breathwork and feng shui in shaping personal and professional fulfillment. Join us as we uncover the wisdom of listening to our inner callings, the vital role of our environments, and the transformative power of love and self-expression in the journey of a soulpreneur. It is a story of resilience, discovery, and the divine dance of creativity.   Takeaways: Trust Your Intuition: Elizabeth shares how basketball was her first taste of intuition, teaching her to believe in her actions and instincts. Whatever your passion, trusting yourself is key to success and creativity. Embrace Change: Elizabeth's journey from corporate life to creative freedom highlights the importance of listening to your inner call. Life's challenges, like her car accident, can unexpectedly redirect you towards your true purpose. Environment Reflects Your Soul: Through her work in Feng Shui, Elizabeth emphasizes how our surroundings can influence our internal world. Creating a harmonious space can elevate your energy and align you with your soul's purpose.   Elizabeth Website  Elizabeth Instagram Elizabeth Email address: Hello@ElizabethArmistead.com   Elizabeth Armistead is a transformational coach, breathwork and meditation teacher, and Feng Shui expert. With over 15 years of experience in executive coaching and management consulting, she combines her expertise in Gestalt psychology, leadership, and holistic life design to help individuals and organizations cultivate harmony, resilience, and deep fulfillment. Elizabeth guides clients through professional pivots, personal reinvention, and space alignment to unlock their full potential. Passionate about mental health, creativity, and intuition, she empowers people to thrive personally and professionally through mindfulness, deepened awareness, and intentional space design. Elizabeth equips clients with powerful tools for lasting well-being and authentic expression.   Nick Demos is a Tony and Olivier Award winning Broadway producer, documentary filmmaker, conscious business coach and manifestation expert. With over 15 years of teaching pranayama (breath work), yoga and creativity as well as thirty years in the entertainment industry, he has travelled from the Tony Awards to ashrams and run a multi-million dollar business in between. Nick helps you clear blocks and tap into your creative intuition so you can tell your stories and manifest the business and life of your dreams creating wealth and impact.  

Send us a textHello and welcome to the Self-Reflection Podcast, where we explore the depths of personal growth and spiritual awakening. I'm Lira Ndifon, and today we're delving into the powerful realm of spiritual self-healing, focusing on Chapter 7 of "Awaken Your True Self."In this episode, we explore the indispensable role of self-reflection in the healing process. We discuss how it allows us to move beyond surface-level emotions and confront the root causes of our pain. Unlike simply covering up wounds, true healing requires deep introspection and self-acceptance. We emphasize that while external support like therapy and medication can be beneficial, the core of healing lies in the willingness to look inward.We examine the importance of recognizing patterns and karmic lessons in our lives. Often, the universe sends us repeated messages through our experiences, urging us to let go of what no longer serves us. We share personal examples of how identifying these patterns can lead to significant life changes, such as prioritizing mental health over external pressures.Furthermore, we discuss the significance of thought patterns and their impact on our emotional and behavioral well-being. By practicing self-reflection, we can identify negative thought cycles and actively work to reshape them through positive affirmations and reframing our perspectives. This spiritual approach to healing involves connecting with our inner selves, acknowledging that we are spiritual beings having a human experience.Vulnerability is highlighted as a crucial aspect of spiritual healing. We explore the concept of the "dark night of the soul" and how embracing vulnerability allows us to confront and heal from our deepest traumas. By facing our shadows with compassion and empathy, we can transform them from sources of fear into opportunities for growth.Thank you for joining me on this journey of spiritual self-healing. I hope this episode has inspired you to embrace vulnerability and confront your dark night of the soul.Support the showCall to Action: Engage with the Self-Reflection Podcast community! Like, follow, and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube (Self-Reflection Podcast by Lyra Ndifon), and all major podcast platforms. Share your insights and feedback—we value your contributions! Suggest topics you'd like us to explore. Your support amplifies our reach, sharing these vital messages of self-love and empowerment. Until our next conversation, prioritize self-care and embrace your journey. Grab your copy of "Awaken Your True Self" on Amazon. Until next time, be kind to yourself and keep reflecting.

Are you there God? It's me…Why is God hidden? Why is God silent? And why does that matter in light of faith, hope, and love?In this episode, philosopher Deborah Casewell joins Evan Rosa for a discussion of divine hiddenness. Together, they reflect on:Simone Weil's distinction between abdication and abandonmentMartin Luther's theology of the crossThe differences between the epistemic, moral, and existential problems with the hiddenness of GodThe terror, horror, and fear that emerges from the human experience of divine hiddennessThe realities of seeing through a glass darkly and pursuing faith, hope, and loveAnd finally, what it means to live bravely in the tension or contracdition between the hiddenness of God and the faith in God's presence.About Deborah CasewellDeborah Casewell is Associate Professor in Philosophy at the University of Chester. She works in the areas of philosophy and culture, philosophy of religion, and theology & religion, in particular on existentialism and religion, questions of ethics and self-formation in relation to asceticism and the German cultural ideal of Bildung. She has given a number of public talks and published on these topics in a range of settings.Her first book. Eberhard Jüngel and Existence, Being Before the Cross, was published in 2021: it explores the theologian Eberhard Jüngel's philosophical inheritance and how his thought provides a useful paradigm for the relation between philosophy and theology. Her second book, Monotheism and Existentialism, was published in 2022 by Cambridge University Press as a Cambridge Element.She is Co-Director of the AHRC-funded Simone Weil Research Network UK, and previously held a Humboldt Research Fellowship at the University of Bonn. Prior to her appointment in Bonn, she was Lecturer in Philosophy at Liverpool Hope University and a Teaching Fellow at King's College, London. She received her PhD from the University of Edinburgh, my MSt from the University of Oxford, and spent time researching and studying at the University of Tübingen and the Institut Catholique de Paris.Show NotesMother Teresa on God's hiddennessMother Teresa: Come Be My Light, edited by the Rev. Brian KolodiejchukWhat does it mean for God to be hidden?Perceived absenceSimone Weil on God's abdication of the world for the sake of the worldThe presence of God. This should be understood in two ways. As Creator, God is present in everything which exists as soon as it exists. The presence for which God needs the co-operation of the creature is the presence of God, not as Creator but as Spirit. The first presence is the presence of creation. The second is the presence of decreation. (He who created us without our help will not save us without our consent. Saint Augustine.) God could create only by hiding himself. Otherwise there would be nothing but himself. — Simone Weil, in Gravity and Grace, “Decreation”Abdication vs. AbandonmentA longing for God, who is hidden, unknown, unperceived, and mysteriousMartin Luther's theology of the cross“Hidden in the suffering and ignominy of the cross.”“God is powerful but chooses not to be in relation to us.”Human experiences of divine hiddennessThree ways to talk about hiddenness of God epistemic hiddenness:  ”if we were to grasp God with our minds, then we'd be denying the power of God.”Making ourselves an idolThe Cloud of Unknowing and “apophatic” or “negative” theology (only saying what God is not) Moral hiddenness of God: “this is what people find very troubling. … a moral terror to it.” Existential hiddenness of God: “where the hiddenness of God makes you feel terrified”Revelation and the story of human encounter or engagement with God“Luther is the authority on the hiddenness of God in the existential and moral sense.”The power of God revealed in terror.“God never becomes comfortable or accommodated into our measure.””We never make God into an object of our reason and comfort.”Terror, horror, and fear: reverence of GodMarilyn McCord Adams, *Christ & Horrors—*meaning-destroying events“That which is hidden terrifies us.”Martin Luther: “God is terrifying, because God does save some of us, and God does damn some of us.”The “alien work of God”“Is Luther right in saying that God has to remain hidden, and the way in which God has to remain hidden  has to be terrifying? So there has to be this kind  of background of the terrifying God in all of our relations with the God of love that is the God of grace that, that saves us.”Preserving the mystery of GodWe're unable to commodify or trivialize God.Francis Schaeffer's He Is There and He Is Not Silent“Luther construes it as a good thing.”Suffering, anxiety, despair, meaninglessnessHumanity's encounter with nothingness—the void“Interest in the demonic, or terror, as a preliminary step into a  full religious or a proper religious experience of God.”Longing for God in the BibleNoah, Moses, David“The other side of divine hiddenness is human loneliness.”Loneliness and despair as “what your life is going to be like without God.” (Barton Newell)Tension in the experience of faith1 Corinthians 13:12:  ”Now we see through a glass darkly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know even as I also am known.”Faith, hope, and love abides in the face of epistemic, moral, and existential hiddenness of God.The meaning of struggling with the hiddenness of God for the human pursuit of faith, hope, and love“Let tensions be.””But you've always got to keep the reality of faith, hope, and love, keep hold of the fact that that is a reality, and that can and will be a reality. It's, it's, not to try and justify it, not to try and harmonize it, but just to hold it, I suppose. And hold it even in its contradiction.”Production NotesThis podcast featured Deborah CasewellEdited and Produced by Evan RosaHosted by Evan RosaProduction Assistance by Emily Brookfield, Alexa Rollow, & Zoë HalabanA Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/aboutSupport For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give